The Fitzroy Market launched in February 2010. The team was determined to establish a space for Fitzroy’s residents and visitors to meet communally and seek, swap or sell their wares, they began by building relationships with community groups. Fitzroy Market has raised awareness, and funds, for programs helping those in need. This passion for social justice has forged bonds with community partners, helping fund important projects to maintain and strengthen the neighbourhood’s support network.

The Fitzroy Market is not driven by a profit motive or trend status, but by the will to create a fun, welcoming atmosphere for all comers, and providing a chance for all members of our richly diverse community to contribute to and gain from the space.

In its first year Fitzroy Market opened to great reception from the community. As soon as it found its feet a strong, regular following began to grow. Relationships quickly developed with Cultivating Communities and the Fitzroy Learning Network. In 2011, the Market is looking to build its profile and popularity, as well as reinforcing ties within the community by taking on more partners such as Live Wires.

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Photo: Peter Tarasiuk

The Fitzroy Market runs on the THIRD Saturday of each month in 2012:

Saturday February 18th
Saturday March 17th
Saturday April 21st
Saturday May 19th
Saturday June 16th
Saturday July 21st

NO MARKET IN AUGUST

Saturday September 15th
Saturday October 20th
Saturday November 17th
Saturday December 15th

The market (at Fitzroy Primary School) consists of 15 car boot stalls, 27 standard stalls, 4 food stalls, a kids craft area, and space for musicians and performers.

The market runs between 10am and 2pm!

We are very excited about this positive community event in Fitzroy and if you know anyone interested in holding a stall tell them to check out this website and fill out the booking form on our ‘Booking Form’ page.

21 May, 2009 at 6:57 by admin

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Fitzroy’s new community market!