The Rose Street Artists Market has been on my to-do list for at least five years, but for some reason I could never make it for the Saturday market. Fortunately, the market has now expanded to the whole weekend – perfect as I think Sundays are much more conducive to browsing and gushing.
The market is held in a indoor-outdoor area just off bustling Brunswick St and it is filled with artists and designers selling their work direct to the public. You can find stuffed elephants, knitted baby booties, Japanese prints, vintage clothing and lots of handmade jewellery and if the browsing becomes too much for you, have a coffee and a bite to eat at the Kanteen. As many desirable things as there were on sale, my only purchase was a cute little woollen jumper ($10) for my friend’s baby.
You can read all more about the market and the artists in their blog. You can also read about some great items I picked up on my most recent visit to the markets here.
- Rose Street Artists Market, 60 Rose St, Fitzroy +61 3 9419 5529
this looks interesting. are the stuff for sale really just all original creations of the artists? some of the items look dated though. nevertheless, i love markets with the quirks that you can discover so i’ll definitely try to visit this place, soon.
Thank you so much for this great post… and including pictures! My friend has been telling me for years we need to go. I am planning a trip to visit her just so we can spend the day searching for deals and enjoying all that is out!
Thanks for the info. My wife is a huge flea/artist/craft market, and garage sale shopper.
We are planning a trip to Australia next year. Just gathering some info. on places to check out.
Any other cool markets you can think of?
Thanks for the nice pictures and great post here. This is exactly what I am looking for.
But have I stumbled upon this too late?
Planning to go to Australia soon and really hope this place is still available.
- Ian
Just doing some research for my first Australia trim coming up in October. This I will defiantly put on my list. I love these artists markets.
@Sean
You can find rare and cheap items in a garage sale. That is the good thing about it. Also it is fun choosing from different items especially when many people are in there too.
I’m going to be in Melbourne next year. I’m going to make a point of visiting the market. Thanks – I’d probably never have found out about this otherwise!
Yes, this looks a fun place and I visited the Rose Street Artists blog after reading it. Seems there are loads of interesting events there like swap meets and jewelry auctions. I shall put it on my list to visit when I am in Melbourne later this year.
My wife went to Australia for a year and I think she mentioned the the Rose Street Artists Market. Anyway, we’re thinking of visiting Australia again and I’m doing some reading on it since I’ve never been. I’m particularly interested in visiting Melbourne. I hear it’s a great city.
I also hear the Stencil Festival is a must-attend.