Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/explore/markets/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: 2026-09-23 Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. Explore guide # Mornington Peninsula Markets Choose a market by day and place, then confirm the latest details with its organiser. The original Red Hill Community Market is temporarily closed; Hill & Ridge is a separate market at the reserve. Updated 23 Sep 2026 Photo · Peninsula Insider Month at a glance ## The market rhythm These are the organisers' usual days, not a guarantee of operation. Hill & Ridge is confirmed for 3 October 2026; check every organiser for changes before travelling. - Wk 1 First Saturday Hill & Ridge Community Market Rye Foreshore Market - Weekly Wednesday Mornington Main Street Market - Wk 4 Fourth Sunday Mount Eliza Farmers Market Farmers market Community / town Foreshore First Saturday choices ## Red Hill or Rye Two distinct first-Saturday settings. Check the organiser before setting out, particularly when weather is uncertain. Hill & Ridge · Red Hill ### A community market at Red Hill Recreation Reserve. **Next confirmed** Saturday 3 October 2026, 9am–2pm. **Place** Red Hill Recreation Reserve, 184 Arthurs Seat Road. **Plan around** A hinterland morning and a Red Hill lunch. **Check** Unsafe weather can cancel the market without notice. Check the Hill & Ridge organiser. Rye Foreshore · Rye ### A bayside market beside Rye Pier. **Usual day** First Saturday of each month, 8.30am–2pm, per Mornington Peninsula Shire. **Place** Rye foreshore, opposite the Rye Hotel. **Plan around** A Rye foreshore walk or town stop. **Check** Confirm the current date on the Shire event page. Current market guides ## Four ways to build a market day Choose by location and organiser schedule. Each card links to details and a primary source. [All explore guides →]() 01 Community market ### [Hill & Ridge Community Market]() Next confirmed: 3 Oct 2026 · 9am–2pm · Red Hill A separate market from the temporarily closed original Red Hill Community Market. Before you go Unsafe weather can cancel the event without notice. [Event guide →]()[Official site →]() 02 Town market ### [Mornington Main Street Market]() Every Wednesday · Check organiser for hours Mornington Main Street Market is held each Wednesday on Main Street. Browse the stalls as part of a Mornington town day; check the organiser for this week’s hours and any changes before travelling. Insider read Fold a browse into a Mornington town day. [Market guide →]()[Official site →]() 03 Foreshore market ### [Rye Foreshore Market]() First Saturday · monthly · 8.30am–2pm Rye Foreshore Market is listed by Mornington Peninsula Shire for the first Saturday of each month, 8.30am–2pm, on the Rye foreshore opposite the Rye Hotel. Check the Shire event page before travelling for the current date and any changes. Insider read Pair the foreshore stalls with a Rye beach walk. [Market guide →]()[Official site →]() 04 Farmers market ### [Mount Eliza Farmers Market]() Fourth Sunday · monthly · 9am–1pm Mount Eliza Farmers Market lists the fourth Sunday of each month, 9am–1pm, at Mount Eliza Village. Check the organiser for the current date and any changes before making the trip. Insider read A northern Peninsula market morning; check the organiser before travelling. [Market guide →]()[Official site →]() Build the day around it ## After the market Keep the rest of the day near the market you choose. ### Red Hill Saturday Hill & Ridge, then a hinterland lunch. - [Red Hill place guide]() for nearby stops. - [Red Hill cellar doors]() for an afternoon option. - Check the [Hill & Ridge organiser]() before travelling. ### Rye Saturday Foreshore stalls, then a bayside walk. - [Rye place guide]() for a local plan. - [Rye Foreshore Market guide]() for the source link. ### Mornington Wednesday Market and a town day. - [Mornington town]() after the stalls. - [Mornington foreshore walk]() nearby. Check before you travel ## One calendar, different organisers The first Saturday offers two different markets: Hill & Ridge in Red Hill and Rye Foreshore on the bay. Mornington gives you a Wednesday option, while Mount Eliza lists the fourth Sunday. Follow each organiser's current notice before planning a drive. The original Red Hill Community Market is temporarily closed while its organiser looks for a new location. Hill & Ridge is a separate event. The former Balnarring Village Green listing is paused because its schedule could not be confirmed. Emu Plains Market is a separate Balnarring market; check its organiser for current dates. 4 current market guides 3 Oct next confirmed Hill & Ridge date Common questions ## FAQ Is the original Red Hill Community Market open? No. Its organiser says it is temporarily closed while looking for a new location. Hill & Ridge Community Market is a separate event at Red Hill Recreation Reserve. When is Hill & Ridge Community Market? The organiser confirms Saturday 3 October 2026, 9am–2pm, at Red Hill Recreation Reserve. Check the organiser before travelling: unsafe weather can cause cancellation without notice. When are the other markets? Mornington Main Street Market lists Wednesdays, Rye Foreshore Market lists the first Saturday of each month, and Mount Eliza Farmers Market lists the fourth Sunday. Confirm the current date with each organiser. Is Balnarring Village Green Market running? We could not verify its current schedule from a primary source. Its listing is paused. Emu Plains Market is a different Balnarring event; check its organiser for current dates. Researched from published sources. Every market listed was reviewed September 2026 or later. ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. What's on, where we'd go and what's worth knowing next. Independent editorial. Sent when there is something worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time [Privacy]()