The ultimate guide to North Shore markets in September
French pastries, free-range eggs, Hong Kong street food ... your stomach will thank you.
Huw Bradshaw
September 04, 2025
It’s about culture and it’s about art, but mostly it’s about food, glorious food. Here are some of the best markets this month across the North Shore.
Crows Nest Markets
Run by North Sydney Rotary Club, Crows Nest markets are on the third Saturday of each month around the top of Willoughby Road. Come for arts and crafts, homewares, clothes, food and more.
When: September 20, 9am – 3pm
Where: 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest
Le Marché
Solveig Coulon, host of Le Marché, brings these French markets to Willoughby on the fourth Sunday of each month. If you can’t wait to get at the cheese, they are also held on the second Sunday of each month at Woolwich Dock in Hunters Hill.
When: September 28, 9am – 1:30pm
Where: 85 Penshurst Street, Willoughby
St Ives Showground Market
A farmers market at St Ives Showground every Saturday. Come for hot food and fresh produce.
When: September 6, 13, 20, 27, 8am – 1pm
Where: 450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
The Coal Loader Artisans Market
Markets held at the Balls Head Coal Loader, promoting sustainable practices and organic products. Bring your own bag, and if you’re looking to grab a coffee, a keep cup.
When: September 7, 9am – 3pm
Where: 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton
Northside Produce Market
On the first and third Saturday of every month, this fresh food market has been operating since 1999. Produce includes seasonal fruits and vegetables, olive oil, fresh pasta and free range eggs.
When: September 6, 20, 8am – 12pm
Where: Ted Mack Civic Park, 220 Miller St, North Sydney
Kirribilli Markets
Kirribilli Markets is open this Sunday and the next. This week it’s the “Art, Design & Fashion” market.
When: September 7, 14, 8:30am – 3pm
Where: 72 Alfred Street, Milsons Point
Moocooboola Festival
As part of the Moocooboola Festival hosted in Hunters Hill, a variety of stallholders will be operating alongside pony rides, dog shows and musical performances.
When: September 7, 10am – 4pm
Where: Boronia Park Ovals, Hunters Hill
Hongkonger Street Market 2025
Chatswood Hong Kong Street Market returns later this month, bringing some of the sights, sounds and, most importantly, tastes of this culinary capital to the North Shore. Expect street food, artisan stalls and live musical performances.
When: September 28, 10am – 8pm
Where: Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
Chatswood StreetFair 2025
Part of the larger Emerge Festival in Willoughby, this fair will see the main streets of Chatswood closed off for more than 140 stalls, live music performances and a parade.
When: September 6, 10am – 6pm
Where: Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
JCS Japan Festival in Chatswood
Yakitori, takoyaki and okonomiyaki: this month, the Japan Club of Sydney is hosting the annual Japan Festival in Chatswood. The cultural festival includes stalls selling artisan goods, hot Japanese street food and matcha, while the streets will be filled with performances of traditional Japanese dance and music.
When: September 14, 11am – 6pm
Where: Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
