Looking to support local creators? This is the place to do it.
The Makers and Shakers Market is back with a vengeance, taking over Carlton’s majestic Royal Exhibition Building this weekend for what promises to be a deadset feast of local talent and crafty cool.
More than 175 stalls will pack the iconic venue, flogging everything from threads to homewares to gourmet goodies – and the best bit? Every single thing is 100% Australian-made.
Makers and Shakers Market
- Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 2025
- Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
- 10am to 4pm
- $5 entry
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As official partners of Australian Made, these legends aren’t just talking the talk – they’re walking the walk with genuine local manufacturing that supports our own craftspeople.
Beyond the shopping bonanza, punters can get their hands dirty with a stack of workshops covering everything from watercolour wizardry to jewellery making, felting and even business planning for the entrepreneurial types. It’s your chance to level up your creative game while hanging with some seriously talented locals.
The food lineup is nothing short of mouth-watering, with beloved Melbourne institutions making appearances. Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca will be slinging their god-tier meatball subs, while Melbourne’s original wheeled wonders Taco Truck will be serving up their signature handheld delights.
Oriental Teahouse rounds out the hot food heavyweights with their dumpling deliciousness, but that’s just the tip of the culinary iceberg – small-batch producers will be offering tastings and take-home treats throughout the weekend.
Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, Hey! Nice Murals will be creating live art on Saturday while vinyl-spinning DJs provide the soundtrack to your shopping adventure.
This weekend’s market isn’t just about scoring unique gear – it’s about supporting the creative ecosystem that makes Melbourne such a cultural powerhouse. Every purchase puts money directly into the pockets of local makers and shakers who pour their hearts into their craft.
For more information on the Makers and Shakers Market, head here.
