Celebrate the best in new season produce at this year’s Carriageworks Autumn Seasonal Market, held Saturday, March 8 in Eveleigh, Sydney.

This year, the seasonal market aligns with International Women’s Day, making it the perfect a opportunity to celebrate women in the industry, meet passionate producers, discover fresh flavours, and stock up on the best of the season.

From 10am, join delicious.’ Corinne Parkes for a special edition of the Meet The Producer panel, featuring three of NSW’s top female makers, bakers, and growers – Elizabeth Ferrone from Hillside Food Forest, Merna Taouk from Crumpets by Merna and Genevieve Muir from Coast of Gold – who will share their journies as women in business, food and farming.

From 10.30am, The Country Women’s Association are set to host a cooking demonstration, teaching us their tips and tricks to create the CWA’s famous scones, while discussing the organisation’s mission to come together, continue to challenge the stereotype and help make a positive change for women in  communities.

The market is also a chance to meet and greet producers, ask those inkling questions and learn more about where your weekly shop comes from. The markets will include around 60 stalls by leading producers like Pepe Saya, Vannella Cheese, Hudson’s Bakery, Condimental, Sonoma, Crumpets by Merna and more.

No need to eat beforehand, there’s plenty of food on site for an alfresco brunch or spontaneous snack, including loaded focaccias by AP Bakery, salads and dips by Kepos St Kitchen, pastries by Flour & Stone, Coffee from Single O and fresh juice from Parker’s Organic Juices.

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The Carriageworks Seasonal Autumn Market will be held on Saturday, March 8 2025 from 8am – 1pm. For more details and to view participating stallholders, head to The Carriageworks website.

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