At the Clunes Farmers Market, we feature everything from locally grown greens to delicious fudge, which is one of the reasons that we were featured by Bupa Travel Insurance for being one of Australia's best farmers markets to visit.

There was some very exciting news announced at the Clunes Farmers Market in July

The Clunes Farmers’ Market has been successful in obtaining grants recently totalling $27,000.00. The funds are for the following:

The Clunes Farmers' Market & the Clunes Makers Market are quickly becoming a 'must do' on the second Saturday of each month. These dynamic markets have big plans for the future.

The first Clunes Farmers' Market of 2016 saw a good turnout in warm conditions, with many holidaymakers evident among those attending.

We've heard great things about the beef cheeks from Brooklands Free Range Farms. Here's a recipe direct from the farmer, Natalie Hardy.

 

 

 

 

Absolute melt in your mouth slow cooked #BrooklandsFreeRangeFarmsBlampied beef cheeks for dinner tonight! #grassfed #grassraised #blampied #daylesford #ballarat #clunesfarmersmarket #farmgrown #homegrown #countrylife #winterfood #slowfood #beefcheeks

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An overwhelmingly successful first market.  Patron numbers were higher than expected with many market stalls selling out of produce early.

Clunes Farmers' Market was officially opened by Alla Wolf-Tasker AM and Louise Staley PM on 12th April 2015.

ANZAC Biscuits are an easy, fun and delicious treat to make with children.  A creative way to involve them in the ANZAC legend.

Here is a recipe donated by our Committee Member, Jane, for you to make with the fresh, free range eggs purchased at the Clunes Farmers' Market.  You'll also find appropriate toppings either in the market or in one of the nearby Clunes stores.

In Autumn fill the house with the scent of quince purchased at the Clunes Farmers' Market.  This extraordinary fruit transforms in colour from pale yellow to a deep red as it slowly bakes or poaches; the aroma as it cooks is wonderful.

Ratatouille is a delicious and hearty vegetable stew that can be eaten as a main meal, as a side dish, as the vegetable portion with meats or chill it and offer it as a refreshing salad option; popular at barbecues.