Jan Power's Farmers Markets
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A feel-good grass-roots experience, Jan Power's Farmers Markets are on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 6am at Brisbane Powerhouse.
A unique boutique, fresh seasonal produce market with around 100 stalls showcasing all the best available goodies in Queensland. All made, caught, dug, plucked, picked, bottled or baked by the person serving you.
Organics, hydroponics, aquaculture and horticulture on show. Gerberas and goat cheese, chocolates and smoked eels, onions, spinach, apple juices, heritage tomatoes - black and orange ones, purple carrots, duck and chook eggs, blue bananas, pasta, wicked cordials, local wines, wild honey, bush tucker, pretty orchids, pleasant pheasants and quails. Snapping red claw yabbies, fine meats and local fish, crabs, fresh bags of oysters, coffees, great cheeses, bread makers, chillies, asian greens, oils, roses, nuts and olive trees. Jams and biscuits, rabbits and venison, berries, living herbs and much more.
This market was selected as number 22 out of 100 of the best of the best foodie experiences from around the country, as determined by Australian Traveller Magazine's panel of experts.
Read our review of this market.
Dates
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month
Times
6am to midday
Venue
Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Powerhouse Plaza
Cost
Free entry
Further information
Brisbane PowerhouseEmail: info [at] brisbanepowerhouse [dot] org
Phone: 0439 999 009 recording only
Web: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Location
Brisbane Powerhouse119 Lamington Street (continuation of James Street)
Located next to New Farm Park on the Brisbane River.
New Farm Qld 4005
Contact details
Phone: 07 3358 8600Online: http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/
Seating guide
The Powerhouse Theatre has allocated seating. The Visy Theatre is general admission.Parking
Limited free parking on site.Public transport
CityCat: The New Farm Park CityCat stop is a short walk along the river from Brisbane Powerhouse.Bus: Bus services 195, 196 and 197 stop at New Farm Park. Follow the riverside walk from the CityCat jetty. Service 199 stops on Merthyr Road within walking distance via Lamington Street.
Bicycle: Bike racks are located at the Stores and Turbine buildings.
Taxi: Collect and drop off at the Stores Building. Free taxi phone is located in the foyer opposite box office.
For additional public transport information, please contact TransLink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au.
Accessibility
Brisbane Powerhouse is accessible on all levels for special needs patrons. They are happy to reserve seats for patrons using wheelchairs, crutches and walking frames but need to know your requirements a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Please let the Box Office know of your requirements when booking tickets.Designated parking spaces are available for patrons with special needs, and a lift operates from the Stores Building to the Devine Plaza. For patrons who are unable to walk, Powerhouse staff will make arrangements to accommodate your drop off and pick up requirements, with 24 hours advance notice.
General bookings
Phone - 07 3358 8600Online - www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
In Person – Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office at 119 Lamington St, New Farm
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I love market shopping but I am getting sick and tired of paying more for the same produce that is available elswhere for a lower price. Farmers are always complaining they do not get a fair price for their goods from the big supermarket chains and I agree. I come from a long line of farmers and it is true.
But for farmers to then come to the markets and charge more for their produce than the supermarkets makes a mockery of their claims that we are being ripped off.
Give us a fair go!
The only markets in Brisbane where I feel I am getting a bargain are at West End ( although how long that lasts now they have been handed to the same NSW firm who run the appalling Southbank Markets) and at Mt Gravatt Markets.
I used to love going along to Jan Powers Farmers Market but then I became annoyed with everyone bringing their dogs along and then standing in the middle of the walkways chatting to their friends, neighbours, etc. instead of going off to the side. I think they are very rude. Also I think that prices have gone over the top there as well.
I have to ask - what is the requirement for having a stall at so called "farmers markets"? Does one have to be a farmer? I would really doubt it. Last time I bought fruit and veg at "farmers markets" I asked if they were local or grown locally. It seems that the stall holder was just a reseller. Under that theory, you or I could go to the rocklea markets and buy a whole heap of produce and then resell at a "farmer's market". That's not a farmer. Seems to be misleading and deceptive conduct to me.
