Cherry Lake Market

Nestled in the scenic parkland of Cherry Lake Reserve in Altona, the Lions Club Cherry Lake Market is one of the west's most enduring community markets - run by dedicated Lions Club of Altona members and volunteers for close to 40 years. It's the kind of outdoor market where you can stumble across hand-knitted goods, locally grown orchids and ferns, handmade wooden toys, home preserves and second-hand treasures all in the same Sunday morning. Food vans keep browsers fuelled, a nearby barbecue area invites lingering, and the lakeside setting gives the whole experience a relaxed, neighbourhood feel that bigger markets struggle to match. Stall fees are kept affordable at $25, making it a welcoming starting point for new stallholders as well as a reliable favourite for returning vendors.