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Eat & Drink Markets

Best Markets on the Mornington Peninsula

The original Red Hill Community Market is temporarily closed. The separate Hill & Ridge Community Market runs at Red Hill Recreation Reserve on first Saturdays from September to May, 9am to 2pm; check the organiser for weather cancellations. Mornington Main Street, Rye Foreshore and Mount Eliza Farmers Market offer other source-checked options. The former Balnarring Village Green listing is paused because its current schedule is unverified.

Researched from published sources. Every venue listed was reviewed April 2026 or later.

Peninsula markets

All 4 Peninsula food markets

Current Peninsula markets; check organiser schedules before visiting.

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Photo: Robert Blackburn, courtesy of Visit Victoria

Market Mornington

Mornington Farmers' Market

The Esplanade, Mornington VIC 3931

A monthly bayfront produce market that knows what it is and stays close to its growers.

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Market Rye

Rye Foreshore Market

Point Nepean Rd, Rye VIC 3941

A first-Saturday market on Rye foreshore, listed by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the original Red Hill Market open?

No. Craft Markets Australia says the original Red Hill Community Market is temporarily closed until a new location is found.

What runs at Red Hill Recreation Reserve?

Hill & Ridge Community Market is a separate market there on first Saturdays from September to May, 9am to 2pm. Check its organiser for the latest date and weather notices.

Are Peninsula markets dog-friendly?

Check each organiser directly before bringing a dog.

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