Mudgeeraba Twilight Christmas Markets at the Showground

The Mudgeeraba Twilight Christmas Markets are a free volunteer-run Christmas market at the Mudgeeraba Showground on Saturday 5 December, from 3 pm to 7 pm. It is the first time the markets have run.

The aim is to support local artists, craftspeople and food producers, and to raise money for local community groups.

Date, time and cost

The markets run from 3 pm to 7 pm on Saturday 5 December at Mudgeeraba Showground, 115 Mudgeeraba Road, Worongary. Entry is free. As an inaugural event, details may change, so check before you go.

What’s on at the markets

Stalls are listed as:

• Art, craft, jewellery, fashion, toys and giftware
• Cakes and baked goods
• Fresh local produce
• Street food from around the world

There is live music, including traditional Christmas carollers from the Mudgeeraba Uniting Church, and Santa Claus is expected to attend. The number of stalls is not listed.

Planning your visit

• Timing: 3 pm to 7 pm gives you a daylight start and a twilight finish.
• Gift shopping: local makers and giftware stalls make it a good early Christmas shopping stop.
• Questions: the organiser, Tracey Mackay, is on 0407 134 595 or [email protected].

Who the markets suit

With free entry, local makers, baked goods and street food, it works as a relaxed afternoon for couples, families and anyone ticking off Christmas gifts. The 3 pm start leaves time to browse before the carollers and the twilight atmosphere set in.

The markets are run by community volunteers and raise funds for local community organisations, so what you spend stays in the local area.

Because this is the first year, it is hard to say how busy it will get. Arriving in the first hour is the safest way to see every stall without a crowd, and the later hours suit a slower wander once the light fades.

Making an evening of it

Come hungry: street food from around the world is listed, so you can have an early dinner on site. Carry a reusable bag for your purchases and some cash, since small stallholders and the parking donation are easier to pay with coins and notes. Wear comfortable shoes for the showground.

Getting there and parking

The showground is about 65 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD. On-site car parking is available for a gold coin donation. Parking may be limited and parking regulations still apply during the event. The City of Gold Coast recommends the EasyPark app for metered parking and encourages public transport, walking or cycling. Plan a trip with the Translink journey planner. Translink route 758 stops on Mudgeeraba Road near Worongary Road, close to the showground.

Nearby

• Christmas Markets GC, Labrador – three free nights on the Broadwater.
• Gold Coast Car Show at Mudgeeraba Showgrounds – the same venue.
• The best markets in South East Queensland
• More events on What’s On

Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.

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