farm gate market || what's on in hobart
With the weekend drawing closer it's time to plan what to do and what better way to spend your Sunday mornings, fitting off your hangovers, then at the markets buying good produce and eating good food.
The Farm Gate Market allows visitors to speak directly to the farmer about their product and provides a rare opportunity to taste produce that may have only been harvested or collected that morning. “We do get fresh fruit and vegetables and catch up with the seasonal things….” A regular Farm Gate Market attendee states, “It’s nice to buy fresh from the farmer”.
From humble beginnings, with the market consisting of a small group of stallholders gathered together in an old car park in an unutilised section of the city, to an ever-growing and evolving Sunday ritual for locals and a highlight for tourists.
“It’s good for Hobart because it brings people into town on a Sunday morning when they probably wouldn’t come in otherwise…” an attendee declares, “It’s an additional ongoing tourist [attraction] for visitors who are in town when there is not much else for them to do in within walking distance… It’s an extra appeal… and it’s good for the farmers and the [stallholders]… it’s a good representation of their product and allows them an ongoing means of presenting their product to the general public.”
This combination of fresh produce, the coming together of visitors, locals and farmers, and delicious delicacies evidences that The Farm Gate Market is a truly Tasmanian experience that showcases the best that the state has to offer in terms of produce and community spirit.
As you walk through the Farm Gate Market there is an uplifting buzz of action that envelopes both locals and visitors alike. The vibrant colours of organic greens, blooming flowers and mouth-watering artisan delicacies are complimented by the variety of local talent that performs in the shadow of Hobart landmarks such as the Playhouse Theatre.
The Farm Gate Market is nestled in the heart of the Hobart CBD every Sunday. All year-round Bathurst Street bursts to life with an ever-changing seasonal abundance of fresh goods and produce direct from Tasmanian farms. From fruits, vegetables and gourmet meats to unique bunches of flowers and the final products of old family recipes, not to mention the wonderful smells that emanate from Tasmanian coffee and food stalls, the Farm Gate Market offers something for everyone.
The Farm Gate Market allows visitors to speak directly to the farmer about their product and provides a rare opportunity to taste produce that may have only been harvested or collected that morning. “We do get fresh fruit and vegetables and catch up with the seasonal things….” A regular Farm Gate Market attendee states, “It’s nice to buy fresh from the farmer”.
From humble beginnings, with the market consisting of a small group of stallholders gathered together in an old car park in an unutilised section of the city, to an ever-growing and evolving Sunday ritual for locals and a highlight for tourists.
“It’s good for Hobart because it brings people into town on a Sunday morning when they probably wouldn’t come in otherwise…” an attendee declares, “It’s an additional ongoing tourist [attraction] for visitors who are in town when there is not much else for them to do in within walking distance… It’s an extra appeal… and it’s good for the farmers and the [stallholders]… it’s a good representation of their product and allows them an ongoing means of presenting their product to the general public.”
This combination of fresh produce, the coming together of visitors, locals and farmers, and delicious delicacies evidences that The Farm Gate Market is a truly Tasmanian experience that showcases the best that the state has to offer in terms of produce and community spirit.
This was originally posted by Ellie Boxhall
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