Come along and enjoy the merry atmosphere before checking out what else the gorgeous Atherton Tablelands region has to offer.
Sunday, December 4
Tolga Markets
Held on the first Sunday of each month, the Tolga Markets offers loads of fresh local produce, crafts, plants, homemade goodies and more. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the race grounds including market day.
Time: 7am to 12pm at Morrow Park Racecourse.
Saturday, December 10
Herberton Twilight Christmas Markets
Come for a Christmas Carol Sing-Along in the hall at 3pm with the Herberton M.A.S Santa arrives at the Railway Station at 4pm, coming up to the hall on a fire engine. Visit Santa in the Council hall until 5:30, with a brass band playing in the hall afterwards. The Atherton Pipe Band will be entertaining everyone in the street as well. There’s something for everyone.
Time: 3pm to 8pm
Location: Grace Street, Herberton
Find out more: www.facebook.com/groups/431734325725351
Carols by Candlelight
Sing along or just enjoy the sounds of Christmas carols, and get your photo with Santa and Tony the Pony. Food, drink and candles will be for sale throughout the evening. Bring a chair or blanket for extra comfort.
Time: 6.30pm to 9pm
Location: Merriland Hall, Atherton.
Find out more: www.facebook.com/events/3425404431028411
Sunday, December 11
Archers Creek Markets
Held every second Sunday of the month just 15 kilometres west of Ravenshoe at the Archers Creek Rest Area. Enjoy fresh local produce, crafts, homemade goodies and more.
Time: 7am to 12pm
Location: Archers Creek Rest Area 14731 Kennedy Highway
Atherton Indoor Markets
Discover local farmers’ fruit & vegetables, plant and honey, browse hand made woodwork, jewellery, gifts and handicrafts. There’s also the Lion’s Club BBQ and their Working Hot Air Engine display.
Time: 7am to 12pm
Location: Inside the Merriland Hall, Atherton.
Find out more: www.facebook.com/LionsClubAtherton
Saturday, December 17
Malanda Markets
Visit the Malanda Markets for fresh local produce, crafts, homemade goodies while the Malanda Lions will be cooking up bacon and egg burgers and sausage on bread.
Time: 7.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Malanda Showgrounds.
Find out more: www.facebook.com/malandamarkets
Christmas Family Fun Day
Come to Ravenshoe Community Centre for a fun afternoon with activities for the kids, live music, plenty of food and fun games.
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Location: Ravenshoe Community Centre
Find out more: www.facebook.com/events/488564626120960
Sunday, December 18
Wondecla Markets
A great way to spend a Sunday morning, catching up with friends and acquaintances at a very friendly market. It’s a lovely shady spot to enjoy live
music while you shop ’til you drop.
Time: 7am to 12.30pm
Location: Wondecla Sports Ground
Yungaburra Markets
Situated in the heart of town on the cool Atherton Tablelands, is the the biggest and oldest market on the Atherton Tablelands, the Yungaburra Markets.
They specialise in handmade, local goods, loads of fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, plants, homewares and wonderful food. Dogs on a short lead are permitted on the market grounds.
Time: 7:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Bruce Jones Park
Find out more: www.yungaburramarkets.com.
