The Little Burley Market

The Little Burley Market is a carefully curated monthly gathering at Commonwealth Place on Queen Elizabeth Terrace, set right on the water's edge of Lake Burley Griffin with the High Court, Questacon and the National Library as a backdrop. Run by a women-led team under the Local Village Markets banner - the same award-winning outfit behind Haig Park Village Markets - this is a market built around the story of the Canberra region: its makers, producers, artisans and performers connecting directly with the people who turn up each first Saturday. Stalls span locally handcrafted goods, gourmet food and fresh pastries, with live music (including the occasional pipe band), free kids arts and crafts workshops, and a pop-up wine bar rounding out the day. The National Triangle location means the surroundings do half the work, making it equally comfortable for a quick lakeside browse or a long, leisurely morning with the family.