Gather around shopaholics, The Big Design Market is returning to Melbourne in time for your Christmas shopping needs. Make a beeline for the Royal Exhibition Building and find an assortment of gifts, including ethically-made ceramics, jewellery, homewares, clothing and more. On top of that, the market will also feature plenty of food and wine experiences, a creative play space for kids and more. The Big Design Market will have over 250 exhibitors from Australia and New Zealand, so you’ll definitely find something for everyone! It’s all happening from Friday December 1 to Sunday December 3.
The Big Design Market
This massive market features a mixture of crowd favourites and newcomers. Find sustainable goods and creative products, with skincare, lifestyle products, stationary, pet products and more. Arrive early and get your hands on their limited-edition show bags. These popular bags usually sell out within the first hour of each day, and feature over $200 worth of products, like gourmet food, earrings, leather items and more. There will be a different selection of show bags available each day for purchase at the door.
With over 250 stalls to rummage through, you’re bound to work up an appetite. Feast on savoury options like seafood from Claw and Tail, pies from Wonder Pies, Italian from That’s Amore Cheese and more. For something sweet, you’ll find ice cream from Billy Van Creamy, baked goods from Cobb Lane, treats from All Day Donuts and more.
Drink hot chocolate from Mörk Chocolate or grab a cup of coffee from St. ALi. Otherwise, there will be cocktails and wine from Archie Rose Distilling Co., Marnong Estate Wines, Pizzini Wines, Heathcote Gin and more. You’ll also find zero-alcohol wines made with botanicals and native Australian ingredients from Altina.
You’ll also find gourmet packaged foods from over 30 brands in the food emporium, including Only Mine Chocolate, Mount Zero Olives, Gippsland Jersey and Love Tea.
The kids will have fun too, with a dedicated creative space for them to explore cubby houses and create their own badges.