The Airlie Beach Markets run every Saturday morning along the foreshore between the lagoon and the marina. Around 80 stalls — local produce, baked goods, food trucks, handmade jewellery and crafts, plus live acoustic music. Open 7am to 1pm. Best in the first two hours before the heat. Grab coffee from one of the foreshore cafés first, then walk the stalls. A good way to fill the morning between tours or on a flat-sea-cancelled day.
Highlights
- ✓Every Saturday, 7am–1pm
- ✓80+ stalls along the foreshore
- ✓Live music and food trucks
- ✓Free entry
- ✓Beautiful waterfront location
What to expect
Before
Park along Shute Harbour Road or use the lagoon car park.
During
Browse, eat, listen to music, walk the foreshore boardwalk.
After
Swim at the lagoon, lunch at the marina.
Practical info
- Best time to go
- 7am–10am, before the heat builds.
- What to bring
- Cash, reusable bag, hat, sunscreen.
- Booking tips
- No booking. Check Facebook for cancellations in extreme weather.
- Accessibility
- Flat sealed paths along the foreshore — fully accessible.
