Markets & Artisans
Producers, growers and Saturday markets
The best markets & artisans in Tanunda
Farmers markets, artisan grocers and craft makers selling the valley's best straight from the source.
The Barossa is a region of makers, and meeting them is one of its great pleasures. Generations of butchers, bakers, cheesemakers and growers have kept artisan traditions alive here, many still using recipes and methods carried from Germany in the 1840s.
The weekly Barossa Farmers Market at Vintners in Angaston is the place to start, gathering the valley's growers and food makers under one roof every Saturday morning. From there, follow the producers: heritage butchers curing mettwurst, cheese makers and century-old bakeries in Tanunda turning out Vienna loaves and kitchener buns.
Many artisans sell straight from the source, so you can taste, chat and buy direct. Combine a market morning with the region's eat & drink spots and you'll come home with a boot full of the Barossa's best. Most markets and providores trade best in the mornings.
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Markets & Artisans in Barossa Valley - frequently asked questions
What is the Barossa Valley known for when it comes to markets and artisan food?
The Barossa is a region of makers, shaped by German Lutheran settlers who arrived in the 1840s and kept their food traditions alive. You will find artisan smallgoods like mettwurst, slow-fermented Barossa breads, handmade cheeses and German bakery sweets such as bienenstich (bee sting) and streuselkuchen sold straight from the producers who make them.
When and where is the Barossa Farmers Market held?
The Barossa Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning, generally from 7.30am to 11.30am, in the historic Vintners shed at the corner of Stockwell and Angaston Roads in Angaston. More than 50 stallholders sell seasonal fruit and vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses and preserves, plus there is a breakfast bar and coffee. Hours can change around public holidays, so it is worth checking ahead.
Is the Barossa Farmers Market family and dog friendly, and do I need to book?
No booking is needed - you can simply turn up and browse. The market is family friendly, sometimes running children's cooking classes and workshops, and leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas. Arrive early for the best pick of produce and to enjoy breakfast before the busy mid-morning crowd.
Where can I find traditional Barossa bakeries and cheese makers?
Apex Bakery in Tanunda has fired the same wood oven continuously since 1924 and is famed for its slow-ferment breads, pies and bee sting, while Linke's Central Bakery carries on the same German baking heritage. For cheese, the Barossa Valley Cheese Company on Murray Street in Angaston makes award-winning washed-rind and soft styles, with tastings available at its cheese cellar.
What is the best time of year to visit for produce and artisan experiences?
The Barossa Farmers Market and most artisan grocers operate year round, so there is always something to discover. Summer and autumn bring the broadest range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, while vintage season around March is a lively time when the valley is at its busiest. Cooler months are ideal for warming bakery treats, smoked smallgoods and rich washed-rind cheeses.