Caloundra Street Fair
Caloundra Street Fair
Caloundra Street Fair
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Held every Sunday from 8am to 1pm. The Caloundra Street Fair is more than just a market. It's a concoction of 100 unique arts and crafts stalls, live entertainment, fresh produce and tasty treats plus local cafes, boutiques and over 50 speciality shops are open in the street. Have a relaxing Sunday breakfast or lunch, then take a short stroll or swim on nearby Bulcock Beach.
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car0line2811
Caloundra, Australia100 contributions
Feb 2020
As a Caloundra local, I visit the Sunday Markets on a regular basis, but it is always interesting when bringing visitors from interstate or overseas to look at it through different eyes. Over the years, the number of stall holders fluctuates but although the numbers may be slightly down at the moment, the quality definitely remains.
If you’re a foodie, you’ll be in seventh heaven! You can enjoy French crepes, German sausages, Dutch poffertjes, Turkish, Japanese, Australian, Vietnamese... the list goes on and on... but the one food stall you really mustn’t miss is the Tibetan Momos! If you’ve never tasted them you will be in for a real treat and I guarantee you’ll be back for more! (They are delicious little vegetable dumplings, either steamed or fried and served with soy and sweet chilli sauces.) After all, you can have a doughnut or a hot dog any time, but how often do you get the chance to experience the authentic taste of the Himalayan country of Tibet?
It’s a lovely morning out for the whole family, with plenty of clothes, toys, arts and crafts, pet accessories, bread and cakes, coffee and juices, flowers and wonderfully fresh local fruit and veg offerings - if you can’t find something here to tempt you, I’ll be amazed! The street musicians are great and contribute to the happy vibe and when you’re quite exhausted, beautiful Bulcock Beach is just a gentle stroll 3 or 4 minutes away. Without a doubt, the best street fair on the Sunshine Coast.
If you’re a foodie, you’ll be in seventh heaven! You can enjoy French crepes, German sausages, Dutch poffertjes, Turkish, Japanese, Australian, Vietnamese... the list goes on and on... but the one food stall you really mustn’t miss is the Tibetan Momos! If you’ve never tasted them you will be in for a real treat and I guarantee you’ll be back for more! (They are delicious little vegetable dumplings, either steamed or fried and served with soy and sweet chilli sauces.) After all, you can have a doughnut or a hot dog any time, but how often do you get the chance to experience the authentic taste of the Himalayan country of Tibet?
It’s a lovely morning out for the whole family, with plenty of clothes, toys, arts and crafts, pet accessories, bread and cakes, coffee and juices, flowers and wonderfully fresh local fruit and veg offerings - if you can’t find something here to tempt you, I’ll be amazed! The street musicians are great and contribute to the happy vibe and when you’re quite exhausted, beautiful Bulcock Beach is just a gentle stroll 3 or 4 minutes away. Without a doubt, the best street fair on the Sunshine Coast.
Written 16 February 2020
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Rick Johnson
Woolgoolga, Australia17 contributions
Aug 2022
Went to these markets with the family to have a look around on a Sunday. They had a great variety and everything I ate and drank were delicious and perfect. However, whenever I go out in public, something despicable somehow always manages to happen to me. As I stepped out onto the closed road off of the footpath, a drug lord was hooning down the road on his mechanically upgraded E-scooter, travelling about 50 KPH. He slammed me over, and I was flying like a rag doll into the German Sausage cart. I flew straight in through the front window of the cart and straight into the kitchen. I frivolously knocked over all of the pots and pans and was completely burnt all over by the pots of boiling water. I suffered from third degree burns as well as a broken pelvis, arm, leg, neck, and knee cap. I was rushed to the hospital unconscious and was in there for around 2 weeks. And those 2 weeks...... they felt like an eternity. I was terribly injured from this experience, and the actions of the ignorant foolish individual who put me in this condition. I will never forget this experience. However, the markets themselves were just remarkable. I would definitely return again - would recommend to families.
Written 1 August 2022
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Sharee C
Brisbane, Australia6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We had a wonderful time. Our Grandsons really enjoyed it. Face painting and met a Rainbow Macaw, which the eldest Grandson proudly held on his arm. He was also given one of the birds wing feathers, that had fallen out, from the owner. Lots of different stalls to wander through.
Lunch with friends at a cafe rounded off the afternoon.
Lunch with friends at a cafe rounded off the afternoon.
Written 17 January 2020
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Lauren T
Gold Coast, Australia284 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
I enjoyed the variety of food stalls available, however seating was fairly limited. I was looking forward to lots of arts and crafts stalls but they were surprisingly lacking today. Toilet facilities are limited.
Written 12 January 2020
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Hi LuvLoz
Thank you for taking the time out to provide us with a review, we really appreciate it. We are currently curating the market and while we aren't there yet we really value all input and it is great to know there is a want for more arts and crafts. We will definitely look into it. We agree that we need more seating and are going to be investing in that as soon as possible. Over the next few months we are looking to introduce more new stalls and different activations so we really hope you come back!
Olivia.
Written 16 January 2020
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Debbie T
Brisbane, Australia777 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Sights sounds. Tastes. A lot to see taste and buy. Various street performers from laid back to German musicians. Great for a casual stroll and different cuisines to taste. I liked Pete the Greek and the ginger beer man. The home made loaves especially the pear and raspberry were also a hit
Written 28 December 2019
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DebbieT1555,
Thank you for visiting our market and taking the time out to review it. We are really happy you enjoyed the entertainment and food. We are continually working to improve the markets so hopefully we will see you back there again with some new surprises!
Manager.
Written 5 January 2020
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Aussiewoz
Caloundra, Australia1,266 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
I believe it’s one of the better street markets I’ve seen in my travels.
Known as the Caloundra Street Fair it is on every Sunday in the top end of Bulcock Street, from 8am to around 1pm. And Bulcock Street has had a recent refurbishment that is awesome.
There’s usually around 150-200 stalls with an amazing variety of goodies.
Clothes of many styles, T-shirts of course, heaps of crafts, zillions of jewellery pieces, plants and seedlings, lots of framed and mounted things, CD’s, hats, stickers, fruit and veg, sunglasses, books, confectionery, cushions, soap, handbags, flowers, dolls, toys, belts, children’s clothes, masses of bric-a brac, coffee, cool drinks, get a massage, have your palm read, live entertainment and many, many different types of yummy food to munch on. And probably lots more that I can’t remember.
Plus, most of the shops and coffee shops that line Bulcock Street are open too.
It can get busy so my advice is to try and get there a bit early. Plenty of parking in surrounding streets plus the free Council Carpark above the Transit Centre, nearly next door, just one street over from Bulcock Street.
If in the area it’s a must do.
Known as the Caloundra Street Fair it is on every Sunday in the top end of Bulcock Street, from 8am to around 1pm. And Bulcock Street has had a recent refurbishment that is awesome.
There’s usually around 150-200 stalls with an amazing variety of goodies.
Clothes of many styles, T-shirts of course, heaps of crafts, zillions of jewellery pieces, plants and seedlings, lots of framed and mounted things, CD’s, hats, stickers, fruit and veg, sunglasses, books, confectionery, cushions, soap, handbags, flowers, dolls, toys, belts, children’s clothes, masses of bric-a brac, coffee, cool drinks, get a massage, have your palm read, live entertainment and many, many different types of yummy food to munch on. And probably lots more that I can’t remember.
Plus, most of the shops and coffee shops that line Bulcock Street are open too.
It can get busy so my advice is to try and get there a bit early. Plenty of parking in surrounding streets plus the free Council Carpark above the Transit Centre, nearly next door, just one street over from Bulcock Street.
If in the area it’s a must do.
Written 29 March 2017
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Hi Aussiewoz,
Thanks for your review! Great to hear of your positive experience at CSF! Hope you can pop in again sometime soon! CSF x
Written 18 April 2017
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Lesley
Brisbane, Australia56 contributions
Sept 2020
This market is quite big with lots of stalls and includes food vendors as well. Well worth the visit.
Written 3 October 2020
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Mal B
Artarmon, Australia1,053 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Markets in the main street of Caloundra every Sunday between 9am and 1pm. Hugh range of goods selling within a flea market environment and plenty of food options. Take a hat and enjoy a pleasant day haggling vendors.
Written 21 December 2014
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Hi Mal B,
Thank you for your review of the Caloundra Street Fair in December. We really appreciate that you took the time to recommend our Street Fair to others. I just wanted to clarify for readers that the Street Fair is actually open from 8am - 1pm. And we whole heartedly agree with your advice for visitors to bring a hat - as we are two streets back from the beach on the Sunshine Coast, hats are essential in summer! We do hope that we see you back in Caloundra again soon.
Best Regards,
Jade Baker
Written 22 April 2015
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,521 contributions
Nov 2020
Visited on Sunday 15th November. It's good to see so many people here enjoying the street market. It's always busy which is good to see.
Written 15 November 2020
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Keith B
Wollongong, Australia72 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
If you can make Caloundra markets on a Sunday don't miss them. There is quite a variety of stalls and goods/food and knick knacks to browse through. Speak to the locals in the stalls for a great chit chat then head down for a dunk in the water only 5 minutes walk away. I am sure you will enjoy your time there
Written 1 December 2019
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Voyage21382270910
Sunshine Beach, Australia
Is there any markets on this Friday night (
Written 16 May 2019
We have the Currimundi Lake Twilight market every 3rd Friday of the Month and from September we will have the Caloundra Twilight market every last Friday of the month.
Written 19 May 2019
Hi I was wondering what time the markets start ? We are staying at the Monaco Resort - can we walk to the markets from our apartment , Thankyou Sharon and Vic
Written 22 January 2017
Hi Sharon & Vic,
The market starts at 8am and runs through till 1pm every Sunday. Monaco is just a 50 metre walk from the start of the market which covers 2 blocks of the main street.
Please feel free to follow the Caloundra Street Fair and Visit Caloundra on FB and Instagram to get lots of ideas for your visit.
See you soon, Leanne
Written 22 January 2017
When are the markets going to be relocated to the beachfront parkland at Happy Valley and bring more music and a better atmosphere to the markets as a tourist attraction instead of the present dull and boring money making venture. Caloundra was referred to as gods waiting room for many years but now its simply referred to as Clowndra....Wonder why?
Written 24 November 2016
There's no intention to move from the current location in Bulcock Street where the market has been since 2002.
Happy Valley is a wonderful green space that people understandably love, adore and frequent for it's magnificent views, spaciousness, to kick a footy around, play a bit of cricket, have barbeques, picnics, family gatherings and more.
Bulcock Street is perfect for a market as it has all of the amenities that the public need such as great access, public car parks, ATM's, hard level surface for wheelchairs and strollers, public toilets, seating, shelter, shade, cafes where one can sit and take a break from browsing and more.
Thanks for your question.
Written 25 November 2016
hello, Is the street fair on Sunday 2nd October . we are coming down for the music festival.
Written 18 July 2016
Hi Tannum. Absolutely. We are open every Sunday. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 2 October (open from 8am - 1pm) :)
Written 29 August 2016
i will be in caloundra in middle of april..will the twilight markets still be on then..or is it only a summer thing.
Written 15 January 2016
Hi Val, Twilight Markets are only on seasonally so will be back again most likely in September and then again in December. The Caloundra Street Fair is on every Sunday - generally no matter what the weather is like.
Written 26 April 2016
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