Allie Godfrey
Yes, it’s sad that Bluesfest isn’t going ahead, but you couldn’t be in a more arts-loving community than Mullum to fill the gap.
Our beloved award-winning farmers’ market is the perfect place to kick things off. With 70+ stalls of artisan products, fresh produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, nuts, breads, mushrooms, honey, dips, sauces, olives, fermented foods and drinks, and so much more, you’ll find everything you could need. There are also plenty of beautiful gifts, from fresh flowers and beeswax candles to handcrafted bread boards, local wines, and hemp oils.
But it’s the experience that really makes Mullum special.
This is where the community comes together each week, locals, visitors, families, and friends. All drawn in by the music, the food, and that unmistakable laid-back vibe. On Good Friday, we take it up a notch, with three stages of live music, stilt-walkers, roaming performers, and plenty for the kids, including face-painting and circus fun in the kids’ plot.
And then there’s the food.
Come hungry, because the lineup is next level. Nomadic Kitchen is making a special guest appearance. Run by siblings Michelle and Rob, with Rob an ex-River Cafe chef, bringing their rustic Sicilian flavours to the market. Alongside them are your regular favourites, Taiwanese dumplings and congee, authentic Italian pizza, nourishing Buddha bowls, French crêpes, and hearty breakfast burgers. Fresh croissants and pastries from the patisserie, a specialist vegan stall, sourdough doughnuts, and plenty of gluten-free treats mean there’s something for everyone.
Wash it all down with delicious coffee, warming chai, vibrant matcha, fresh cane juice, and Jungle Juice pumping out smoothies and juices all morning long.
Bluesfest might be on pause … but the music, the flavour, and the magic of Mullum are very much alive.
Mullum Farmers Market every Friday from 7am to 11am at Mullumbimby Showground.
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