The Mammoth Country Markets are Tamborine’s big community markets, held at the Bearded Dragon Hotel on Tamborine Mountain Road with free entry and free parking. There is a daytime market in July and a twilight market in November, about 55 minutes by car from Brisbane.
The daytime market has more than 120 stalls, live music, all-day dining and kids activities. The twilight market runs on a Friday evening from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Mammoth Country Markets dates and times
- Twilight market: Friday 27 November 2026, 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Daytime market: held in July, 9 am to 3 pm. The most recent one was Sunday 26 July 2026. The 2027 date has not been announced yet.
Stallholder applications for the twilight market are closed.
What’s on at the Mammoth Country Markets
The daytime market has more than 120 stalls, breakfast from 8 am, all-day dining and live music. There are cocktails and craft beers for the adults.
For kids
The organiser lists pony rides, a snake show, animal encounters, kids shows and a colouring-in competition.
Daytime market or twilight market?
The daytime market is the big one: 9 am to 3 pm (a Sunday in 2026), with breakfast from 8 am, so it suits families who want to make a morning of it. The twilight market is a Friday evening from 5 pm to 9 pm, a good option if you are working during the weekend or would rather shop after the heat of the day.
Both markets are free to enter and both have free parking at the hotel. Check the organiser’s page for the stall and entertainment line-up, because it can differ between the two.
Making a day of it at the Bearded Dragon
The hotel is a country pub and restaurant at the foot of Tamborine Mountain, so you can stay on after the stalls for lunch or dinner. Our Bearded Dragon Hotel guide covers the farm animals, the playground and the rooms.
The rainforest and lookouts of Tamborine Mountain are a short drive up the road, so the markets pair well with a walk or a stop at the Rainforest Skywalk.
Entry, cost and donations
Entry is free. The organiser warns that nobody sells tickets, so be wary of anyone who says they do. Donations are welcome on the day and support local community initiatives and rural services.
Getting there and parking
The markets are at the Bearded Dragon Hotel, 2-22 Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine. It is about 55 minutes by car from Brisbane CBD without traffic. Parking is free, with plenty of spaces.
Planning your visit
- Bring: cash and a card, reusable bags, a hat and sunscreen for the daytime market, and a blanket or portable chairs if you want to sit near the music.
- Breakfast: the daytime market has breakfast from 8 am.
- Dogs: the hotel says dogs on leads are welcome.
Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Nearby
- Bearded Dragon Hotel, Tamborine – the venue, with its farm animals and playground.
- Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk – a rainforest walk up the mountain.
- 5 of the best markets in South East Queensland – more markets to try.
- All markets and Tamborine Mountain.
Quick answers
When are the Mammoth Country Markets?
There is a daytime market in July (9 am to 3 pm) and a twilight market in November. The next one is the twilight market on Friday 27 November 2026, 5 pm to 9 pm.
Is entry to the Mammoth Country Markets free?
Yes. Entry and parking are both free.
Where are the Mammoth Country Markets?
At the Bearded Dragon Hotel, 2-22 Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine, about 55 minutes by car from Brisbane CBD.
Is it good for kids?
The organiser lists pony rides, a snake show, animal encounters, kids shows and a colouring-in competition at the daytime market.
Is this the same as the Tamborine Mountain Country Markets?
No. The Mammoth Country Markets are a separate, bigger market at the Bearded Dragon Hotel.
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