the Iconic Candelo Market:

Your Monthly Community Gathering!

Discover local treasures, fresh produce, and community spirit at Candelo's vibrant monthly markets.

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About Candelo Markets

Candelo Markets is a monthly community event showcasing local artisans, farmers, and creators.

We're committed to fostering a vibrant community spirit and providing a platform for sustainable, locally-sourced goods.

Join us each month to discover unique treasures and connect with your local and global neighbors!

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Discover the Heart of Candelo

Step into Candelo's vibrant marketplace, a monthly celebration of local talent and homegrown goodness.

We're passionate about nurturing a thriving community where artisans, farmers, and neighbors connect.

Join us to explore handcrafted treasures, savor fresh produce, and experience the unique charm of Candelo!

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Discover Your Local Monthly Community Market

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Embrace Community Spirit

Experience the warmth of community at Candelo Markets.

Meet local artisans, enjoy live music, and connect with friends and neighbors.

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Unearth Unique Treasures

From handcrafted jewelry to vintage finds, discover one-of-a-kind treasures at Candelo's monthly market.

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Support Local Businesses

By shopping at Candelo Markets, you're directly supporting local artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs in our community.

YOUR Monthly Community Markets:

Support Local, Shop Fresh

Farm-to-Table Freshness

Enjoy the freshest, locally-sourced produce straight from the farm to your table at Candelo Markets.

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Sustainable Shopping

Shop consciously and sustainably by supporting local producers and reducing your environmental footprint at the market.

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Meet the Makers

Connect directly with the artisans and farmers who create the goods you love at Candelo Markets.

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Your Guide to

THE CANDELO MARKETS

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Plan Your Visit

Find Colourful Candelo and the stunning Sapphire Coast by clicking on the map above.

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Market Highlights

Discover the must-see attractions and special events happening at this month's Candelo Markets.

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Get Involved

Learn how to become a Vendor, Volunteer, Performer or even a Sponsor at Candelo Markets and contribute to our vibrant community.

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What We Offer

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Vendor Stalls

We offer affordable stall spaces both inside the charming, historic Candelo Hall and outside along the picturesque banks of Candelo Creek — providing a welcoming platform for local artisans, farmers, growers, makers, and creatives to showcase their wares.

Whether you're selling handcrafted goods, fresh produce, vintage treasures, or home-baked delights, there's a place for you at Candelo Market.

Community Events

We host vibrant monthly markets on the first Sunday of each month, offering a lively mix of entertainment, community connection, and family-friendly activities.

Each market is a celebration of local talent and creativity — with something new to see, taste, hear, feel, and wear every time you visit.

From handmade jewellery, gourmet treats, fresh farm produce, to vintage finds, and more — no two markets are ever the same.

It’s not just a market... it’s a monthly mini festival of culture, community, and historic country charm.

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Local Promotion

We actively promote our vendors and the Candelo Market through various marketing channels.

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THE HISTORY OF THE

CANDELO MARKET

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way-

What a Small Community Can Achieve

The very first Candelo Market was held in 1982 — and from that day on, it’s continued every first Sunday of the month without fail.

Born from a passionate group of locals with a bold vision, the Market set out to raise enough money to build a 50-metre swimming pool for the village.

Even the idea of constructing a pool of that size in a small country town showed incredible determination. A local committee was formed, and after years of tireless work, the vision became reality.

Construction began in 1993 on land donated by the Kameruka Estate, and by October 5th, 1997, the Candelo-Kameruka Swimming Pool officially opened — without a single cent of government or corporate funding.

A representative from NSW Sport & Recreation even noted it was the only 50-metre pool in NSW to be entirely community-funded — an extraordinary achievement.

Over more than 37 years, Candelo Market has become an essential part of the town’s social fabric — and a cornerstone of the wider Bega Valley Shire. With over $1 million reinvested into local infrastructure projects, the Market has made lasting contributions that continue to benefit the entire region.

The Market thrives- Even in tough economic times.

Regular stallholders often say it’s the most well-organised and joyful market they attend.

It’s not just a place to shop — it’s a monthly celebration of community, creativity, and connection.

At Candelo, you’ll find a rich variety: locally made crafts, second-hand treasures, thriving plants, handmade clothing, and food from all over the world.

The market was even featured in the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide — a proud moment for both the organisers and the producers involved.

Since completing its original mission of building the pool (including a solar heating system and a pedestrian bridge), the Market has continued to give back.

Every dollar of profit is reinvested into the community — supporting the Candelo Showgrounds, Cemetery, Public School, Tennis Club, RSL, Landcare, and more.

Some of these groups have received support more than once — a testament to Candelo Market’s ongoing commitment to the people and places that make this town so special.

Where the Money Goes:

Candelo Market’s Incredible Impact

Over the decades, Candelo Market has become more than just a charming village event — it’s a community-powered fundraising engine that has poured love, effort, and over a million dollars into local projects that benefit everyone.

Thanks to the stallholders, shoppers, musicians, volunteers and market-goers, here’s just a snapshot of what your support has built:

Big Wins: The iconic Candelo Swimming Pool A solar heating system to extend swimming season;

A safe footbridge over the creek so kids and families can access the pool;

Playtime Perfected: New park benches, playground equipment, and a community BBQ for the little ones and their grown-ups to enjoy;

Grants and Giving Back:

Ongoing donations to vital local groups including:

Candelo Arts Society,

Candelo Landcare

Candelo Fire Brigade

Candelo Showground

Candelo Connect

Candelo Public School

Candelo Tennis Club

And in 2024... The Market gifted the town a little extra sparkle — funding all the Christmas lights and decorations that lit up Candelo’s streets and smiles throughout the season.

Photos courtesy of Marcus Ward Curran Photography

https://www.mgwc.au

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