Caboolture Markets are a big Sunday country market held every week at Caboolture Showgrounds, from 5 am to 11.30 am. There are hundreds of sites, with fresh produce, plants, handmade goods, more than 25 food vendors and a large second hand section.
Parking is free, dogs are welcome on a short leash, and Caboolture train and bus stations are a short walk away.
When are Caboolture Markets on?
The markets run every Sunday from 5 am to 11.30 am. They do not run on the Sunday of the Caboolture Show weekend, on Christmas Day or on New Year’s Day. The organiser also lists Sunday 29 November as a closure for the Caboolture Outdoor Adventure and Home and Lifestyle Expo.
What you’ll find at Caboolture Markets
The organiser lists fresh produce and herbs, homewares, handmade crafts, plants and seedlings, fashion, hats and jewellery, collectibles, and hairdressing and massage. There are more than 25 food vendors and a large second hand section.
Animals and pet accessories are sold too. Animal sales are limited to poultry, birds and fish. Alcohol and glass drink bottles are not permitted.
Finding your way around the showgrounds
The markets fill much of Caboolture Showgrounds, so it is worth deciding where you will enter before you leave home. Parking gates are on Beerburrum Road (Gate A and Gate 3) and Old Gympie Road (Gate 11). The show office, which is the place for questions, is near Gate 2 on Beerburrum Road, on the right near the caretaker’s house.
Parking at Caboolture Markets
Free parking is available through Gate A and Gate 3 on Beerburrum Road, with more parking through Gate 11 on Old Gympie Road. The organiser advises you to hide valuables and lock your vehicle.
Getting to Caboolture Markets by train or bus
Caboolture train station and bus station are a short walk from the showgrounds along marked pathways. Check the Translink journey planner for Sunday services, especially for an early start.
Are dogs allowed at Caboolture Markets?
Yes, on a short leash of 1.2 to 1.5 metres or less. Retractable leashes are not allowed, dogs must stay out of sheds and indoor areas, and owners must clean up and keep dogs away from produce and strangers.
Planning your visit
- How long: allow one to two hours; the site is large.
- What to bring: reusable bags and a trolley if you plan to buy plants or produce.
- Contact: the show office is on (07) 5495 2030, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4 pm.
- Getting there: about 50 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD.
Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Nearby
- Redcliffe Markets – a free waterfront Sunday market on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
- Bongaree, Bribie Island – jetty, beach and foreshore guide.
- All markets, more of Moreton Bay and what’s on.
Quick answers
What time do Caboolture Markets open?
5 am every Sunday, closing at 11.30 am.
Where are Caboolture Markets?
At Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture.
Is parking free at Caboolture Markets?
Yes. The organiser lists free parking through Gate A and Gate 3 on Beerburrum Road and Gate 11 on Old Gympie Road.
Are Caboolture Markets on every Sunday?
Almost. They are closed on Caboolture Show weekend Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and on days when the showgrounds host a big event.
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