Castle Hill Farmers & Fine Food Markets (4th Saturday each month)
Location: Castle Hill Showground Castle Hill, enter via Carrington Road
Begins: 8am
2012 Castle Hill 4th Sat: Farmers & Fine Food Market Dates
May - Sat 26th
June - Sat 9th
June - Sat 23rd
July - Sat 14th
July - Sat 28th
August - Sat 11th
August - Sat 25th
September - Sat 8th
September - Sat 22nd
October - Sat 13th
October - Sat 27th
November - Sat 10th
November - Sat 24th
December - Sat 8th
December - Sat 22nd
The Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Markets are just what the doctor ordered. An abundance of fresh produce to tempt the taste buds of most hunters and gathers.
Let's begin our journey by succumbing to the tantalizing aroma of freshly ground coffee beans brewing away in the crispy early morning air of the Show grounds. As you sip your coffee you will drawn by the perfumes of the many freshly cut blooms as the flower stalls arrange a vast array of colours and species to suit all occasions.
Peta from Town and Country Garden , a qualified landscape designer and horticulturalist will inspire you with her vast knowledge of traditional cottage gardening - selling sun hardened, healthy and well established potted plants with colourful and textured foliage. Talking with Peta is a wonderful experience !
As you do the rounds it's hard not to be drawn to the amazing variety of fresh herbs and spices available. The crispy baby rockets, extra virgin olive oils, sun dried tomatoes and Darling Mills amazing array of olives and fresh basil.
Willowbrae cheesemaker Karen Borg uses a traditional French farmhouse method to produce a variety of goats cheese sold at the markets by her husband David.
Blue m food co . has a host of fine chutney's, spread and pickles to compliment any menu and for those with a serious love of gourmet food then the smoked seafood products are a must !
Crunchy sourdough breads, traditional pasta's even the staple family meals like bangers and mash can be accommodated.
The fantastic array of gourmet European sausages and the variety of old fashioned Irish spuds will turn a staple Aussie meal into a Chef's delight !
Enjoy browsing through the stalls of fresh fruit and veges, freshly picked berries, crunchy greens, vine ripened tomatoes, stone fruit and our famous Bilpin apples - even an apple pie or two !
Whilst doing that final once around stopping to pick up some exotic Australian Native Foods, yum, Wild Hibiscus flowers in syrup, Desert Quandong jam or some Lemon Myrtle and Native Pepper berry seasoning a must for any good foodies pantry.
Our markets promote the importance of fresh seasonal produce, sustainable local agriculture, showcasing small business and introduce our many visitors to the wonders of our Region. The Hawkesbury.