Christmas at Adelaide Farmer’s Market
Christmas at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market!
For families wanting to shop with less waste and more meaning this Christmas, the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is a good place to start. Throughout November and December, the market is filled with South Australian growers and producers offering fresh, seasonal food, handmade gifts and locally made drinks all brought in with a lighter footprint and a direct benefit to farming families. Add in weekly activities, live music and a friendly Sunday atmosphere, and you’ve got a calmer, more local way to prepare for the festive season one that’s better for the planet, supports local growers and comes without any fuss.
On Sunday 21 December, shoppers can pick up their pre-ordered hams, cherries, cheeses, Christmas gin and more, straight from the people who grow, raise, bake and make it.
We keep trading right through the festive season, including Sunday 28 December, so you can restock for New Year gatherings or holiday visitors or for the family getaway. The market returns on Sunday, 4 January.
If you’re after fresh food for the Christmas table, something to keep the kids busy, or just a relaxed morning among local producers, the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is a good place to start.
FROM NOW UNTIL 7 DECEMBER
Send Your Letter to Santa
From now until 7 December, kids can stop by our little letter-writing table (near the info stand under the big verandah) and send a postcard straight to Santa. It’s simple, old-fashioned fun. Write your message, pop it in our festive letterbox, and Santa will send a reply later in December (while supplies last). Just make sure names and addresses are nice and clear.
Diary Date: Santa will be visiting the market on Sunday 14 December for free photos too.
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Kids’ Corner: Christmas Pinecone Craft (30 November)
Children can roll up their sleeves and decorate pinecones with our friendly market volunteers. It’s an easy, hands-on activity that gives kids a chance to make something festive to take home. Free to join, with donations welcome. Adult supervision is needed.
10am to 11pm in the Kids Corners of the Market Pavilion
Santa’s Coming to Market (14 December)
Santa will be at the market under the big veradah from 9am–12pm for free photos, helped by volunteers from the CFS. They’ll also be collecting gold coin or tap-and-go donations for the CFS Foundation, which supports CFS families during tough times. Bring your device and we’ll help take your photo. Pets are welcome too, if they meet market entry rules.
Lolly Jar Circus + BBQ Fundraiser (14 December)
Lolly Jar Circus will be set up outdoors with circus activities for the kids such as ribbons, hoops, spinning plates and more. They’ll also be cooking up a fundraising barbecue to support their inclusive programs for young people across Adelaide. It’s a lively, hands-on morning and a great way to support a local organisation.
The Ukes (14 December – Outdoors)
The Ukes, a lively group of ukulele enthusiasts from Glenelg, and will be performing outdoors under the red umbrellas on the grass. Known for their fun, community vibe and cheerful tunes, they’re always a favourite with families and kids. Enjoy the music, tap your feet, and soak up the friendly atmosphere they bring to every performance.
SA Youth Guitar Ensemble (14 December – Outdoors)
Enjoy live Christmas music from the talented SA Youth Guitar Ensemble while Santa visits the market. SAYGE will perform a short Christmas set at 10am. They’re a talented group of young classical guitarists who bring a lovely energy to the market. A great soundtrack to your Christmas shopping and Santa photos.
Contempo String Quartet (14 December – Indoors)
The quartet will again fill the pavilion with music from 9am–11.30am — adding a little extra warmth and atmosphere to the morning.
WHERE: Adelaide Farmer’s Market
WHEN: Every Sunday from 3 – 24 December
TIME: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm