Visiting the market – information

Our Stallholders

As a retail supporter of the Australian Made Campaign, you know that when you shop with us you are buying Australian made items. Each market is carefully curated with over 250+ stallholders. A full list of stallholders will be shown in our market line up one month before the event.

Food and drink

Our much-loved gourmet food hall will be back in Coorong pavilion, with a huge selection of food and drink options to satisfy your cravings. Whether you prefer sweet or savoury, a meal or snack – we have it all! Start your day with coffee, cold pressed juice and brunch, then return for lunch to sustain your afternoon shopping. Cleanse your palette with some gelato or sorbet then why not start all over again.

Stock your pantry and bar with all those handmade condiments and drinks you know and love. We have alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Discover new stallholders and graze your way around the food hall.

Market information

Opening Hours

Two day events:
Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm

Three day events:
Friday 5pm – 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm

Entry to the market is FREE however please donate to our door greeters if you can on entry. All money collected goes to helping those in need in the ACT and region.

Low Sensory Shopping Hour

We welcome shoppers to experience the Handmade Canberra Market in a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive environment between 9am and 10am on the Sunday of the market.

The aim of our Low Sensory Shopping Hour is to create a positive environment for members of the community who may not attend the market due to crowds, noise, mobility difficulties or sensory sensitivities. We hope to make the experience more relaxed, inclusive and encourage people to attend who might typically avoid this kind of environment.

We ask that attendees register by getting a FREE ticket to attend the Low Sensory Shopping hour.

Venue facilities

Venue

The venue is at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) and Handmade can be found in the Budawang pavilion, Conference centre and Coorong pavilion. EPIC is on the corner of Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue in Mitchell.

Need help finding us? Please see the map below.

Toilets and baby change facilities

Public toilets are located in the foyer of the main entrance to the EPIC Conference Centre, at two places in the Budawang Building and also in the Coorong Building.  Baby change facilities are available in the Budawang and Coorong pavilions.

ATMs, Eftpos and credit card facilities

There are no longer ATMs available at our markets. The majority of designers at the event have EFTPOS & credit card facilities, cash is also accepted.

Accessibility

EPIC is accessibility-friendly with accessible facilities, including toilets and parking. All customers parking in an accessible parking space must have a valid permit clearly displayed at all times.

How to get there

From Sydney/ Majura

If you are travelling south along Northbourne Avenue (Federal Hwy), turn right at the set of traffic lights onto Flemington Road. The main entrance (Gate 2) is located approximately 200 metres on your right (note there may be no right turn into the venue at various times of the day and during the staging of major events. Please follow signage if this is the case).

Alternatively, you can turn right at the first set of traffic lights located near the Service Station/McDonalds and enter through Gate 4.

From the city

If you are travelling north on Northbourne Ave (Federal Highway), turn left at the traffic lights onto Flemington Road. The main entrance (Gate 2) is located approximately 200 metres on your right (note there may be no right turn into the venue at various times of the day and during the staging of major events. Please follow all signage if this is the case).

Alternatively, you can continue to the second set of traffic lights located near the Service Station/McDonalds. Turn left onto Stirling Avenue and enter through Gate 4.

Public transport

There are a number of public bus routes that service EPIC. For the latest timetable information, check the Transport Canberra website for further information.

There is a light rail stop right across from EPIC. For entry to EPIC from the EPIC & Racecourse Light rail stop on Flemington Road walk towards Northbourne Avenue and cross with the traffic lights at Gate 2. Light rail will be will be operational during each day of the event. Visit the Transport Canberra website for further information.

There is also a taxi pick-up and drop-off area located at the main entrance gates off Flemington Road. To contact Canberra Cabs, call 132227.

Parking

Exhibition Park in Canberra has ample free car parking available onsite for events, including designated car parks, building forecourts and grassed areas.

Exhibition Park in Canberra has multiple accessible car parking spaces across the precinct and in close proximity to all major buildings. Please follow parking crew directions onsite.

Sustainability

To help keep our market as sustainable as possible, please bring your own shopping bags to the market. Try to avoid single-use plastics.

Pets

As much as we love your fur babies unfortunately ONLY service or assistance dogs are allowed inside the venue whilst the Handmade market is on.

What’s on in Canberra?

Why not make the most of your market visit by staying the entire weekend! Visit Canberra and add some of our award-winning restaurants, wineries or attractions to your weekend list.