Introducing Meandering Markets: A Quirky Wonderland of Local Treasures
If you’ve ever wished you could stroll through a vibrant, local market while sipping your morning coffee or tucking into a hearty pub breakfast—now’s your chance.
We’re thrilled to introduce the Meandering Markets, at the Port Admiral Hotel and now encompassing a delightful walking trail of 44 stallholders. This monthly pop-up market transforms our Commercial Road frontage and other venues into a whimsical mix of curious, creative, and colourful offerings—where local makers, collectors, and creators take centre stage.
This event is proudly supported by a City of PAE grant
Participating Locations & stall holders for November click on the map icons to see the stall list
Our November Stalls and their hosts.
Maritime Museum – 126 Lipson St,
The Little Loaf – loaded cookies, loaded brownies, blondies, cinnamon scrolls, rocky road, banana bread and more
Ngarrindjeri Dreaming – leather and aboriginal made bags,jigsaws & drink tumblers
Goofy Danglers Stained Glass – Handmade stained glass gifts and home decor items
Team Just A Girl – we will have fish, dolphin, shark helium balloons and fish related product e.g. earrings, necklaces, socks, pens etc.
Koala Creative Designs – 3D designed and printed items with a difference
Maritime Museum Admin Building
A Great Day Gifts – handmade flowers, kids colouring painting, keyrings & shoes decorations.
Inner Jungle – Indoor plants, plant accessories, soil booster, trimmers, moss poles, nursery pots, planty gifts and orchids if availabl
Sea witch frontage and laneway – 117 Lipson St
Purplee Shop – sustainable lifestyle products including embroidered tote bags, reusable cup sleeves, active bags, embroidered bag straps and custom embroidered portraits
Eclipsa Creations – candles, along with 3D printed products
Timstone Woodcraft – a range of wooden gifts, bowls , boxes, earings, necklaces all made with love
Cola’s Wonderbox – We design and curate safe, fun, and beautifully made pet toys and gifts that bring joy to both pets and their humans.
Inesce Jewellery – Sterling silver jewellery featuring semi-precious gemstones and minerals.
Susan Close MP – 111 Lipson St Port Adelaide
Kens Woodshop – Wooden toys, gifts and Christmas decorations
Stitch 2-3 Designs – Handbags, wallets, purses, pouches and accessories
3d sip N co – 3d products, from fidgets and playsets to reptile/ fish tank ornaments a custom keychains.
JaKs Crafts – Potpourri coathangers, crochet tea towels, cards, keyrings, bookmarks, lucky dips, fridge magnets, flannels, beaded pens.
Thorns And Blooms By Bec – succulents and cactus arrangement pots as well as pothos water plants
The Wood Pile – Wooden items, serving trays, charcuterie boards, mirrors etc
Litandlovecandles- Candles and small crochet items
Scammell & Co – 235 St Vincent Street
Deki – a curated collection of: Unisex Gothic, Retro & Boho accessories. Norse-inspired adornments for the warrior soul. Natural Stone & Crystal Jewellery – timeless, energetic, and designed to empower. Highly-scented hand-poured candles & melts, rich with intention and ambiance
Fergie Macs – 229 St Vincent St
Project Colour – custom laser engraved slate coasters, platters, Christmas decorations, bottle openers etc.
Andrea Sheree – Natural and eco-friendly essential oil candles, travel tins, tealights, soaps, scrubs, bath salts, clays, skin and body care.
Fashioned By Lynne – Japanese inspired clothing, eg kimonos, tops and jackets
Jackalope Studio Gallery – 19 Calton Street
A little bit nostalgic – Vintage clothes, books and Bric a brac.
Off White Handmade- Handmade soy candles, room sprays and reed diffusers.
3 little birdies – Handmade bath, body & home products
The Upcyclery – Upcycled artisan jewellery and homewares created from vintage and antique cutlery, copper and fabrics
A Buzzkit Crochet – Buzzkit Crochet is a sustainability focused clothing and accessories brand owned by local queer, black artist Kitana. With a focus on upcycling and slow fashion, Kit creates wearable textile art pieces, mainly through the mediums of crochet and beading.
Port Admiral Hotel – 55 Commercial Road
Lilly Vanilly – Vegan gluten free breed, and Cakes all baked With Love
Apple Sweetie – Homemade caramel apples with various toppings.
Yindi Artz – Authentic Aboriginal creations from wood, resin and 3D printing.
Artsvero – Handmade jewellery, small homewares and GF handcrafted sweets.
Garden Goodness
Port Pizza Bar – 49 Commercial Rd
Scotty T & Co. – Hand made jewellery specialising in Australian opals
Carmine & Co – 49 Commercial Rd
Femiscura_chainmaille – Chainmaille pot plant holders and jewellery.
Goofy Danglers Stained Glass – Handmade stained glass gifts and home decor items
ViVu Vietnamese Kitchen – 47 Commercial Rd
Year Round Wreaths
Front of Argos Site
Wood N Things – Timber Items
Loopy Fruit – Quality crocheted fruit and vegetables for imaginative play and sensory modulation (stress ball substitutes/fidgets). Plus some other crocheted creations, including sea creatures inspired by our beautiful SA coastline.
Gigi Star Collective – Silicone beaded accessories
Valerie Day – resin boards with sea scenes, trays, coasters, bowls, many resin things like turtle broaches, hair clips, starfish, turtles etc
Salutare
Rian Birch / Bay Leaf Studio – watercolour art and digital illustrations.Hand painted blank greeting cards as well as A5 and A4 art pieces.
DEB’S MA SPARKLES – versatile and refined selection of jewellery, handbags and accessories that effortlessly elevates your everyday style. From delicate necklaces to minimalist earrings, these timeless pieces perfectly complement any outfit
Mrs Potts – Unique one of a kind hand made wooden animal planters, hand painted terracotta pots
The Yard – 37/39 Commercial Rd
Geomancing the Stone – geomancy readings, handcrafted shamanic drums, medicine rattles, and Odin’s Magical Oracle. These sacred tools are inspired by earth’s rhythms. Each piece is created with intention, offering festival-goers a chance to explore wisdom, healing, and connection.
Christine Chapman – Handmade crochet clothing and accessories
Port & Vine – 29 -31 Commercial Rd
Jenny’s Knitted Creations – Baby hand knitted items, Character uno cards, Character keychains, perfumes/aftershave , Character giftlines, Jibbitz Giftlines
Drip & Dazzle Giftware – Paint poured canvas, frames, giftware and jewellery
potent produce – Microgreens: Live & Harvested Edible Flowers, Wheatgrass Juice
No PomPoms- Hand knitted beanies, Hand knitted circular scarves, Hand knitted and felted hats
Earth mother studio – Ceramics,functional and nonfunctional, Hand built and wheel thrown
Mark Butler MP – 21 Commercial Rd
Mark Butler MP
Go Mutts – Dog gear, hand made
Adelaide Kitten Rescue
Galaxy Layers – 3d prints, fidgets, animals and habitats, home decor, gamer accessories
Fossils Laneway
Framed By A – Entomology art
Wicked Glow – Candles, melts, melt warmers, room spray
Tootsie Handmade – vintage and reclaimed fabrics to design and create one-of-a-kind homewares and accessories, including cushions, bags, purses, glasses cases
🪴 In partnership with Garden Goodness, our green-thumbed friends behind Plants at the Pub, this new experience blends lush greenery, handmade wares, vintage oddities, and surprise delights into one community-centred celebration of all things eclectic and unexpected.
🌿 What to Expect
From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, visitors can:
Wander among plant stalls, artisan crafts, vintage finds, herbal remedies, and homegrown produce
Enjoy breakfast and coffee from the Port Admiral kitchen from 8:30 AM
Immerse themselves in a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere full of life, laughter, and local love
Whether you’re after a potted succulent, a handmade gift, or just want to soak up the Port’s creative energy, this is the place to be.
🗓️ Key Dates
The Meandering Markets will pop up on the last Saturday of the month, with upcoming dates including:
November 29th
- December 20th
- January 31st
- Februar y 28th
- March 28th
🛍️ Stallholders: We Want You!
Do you create, collect, grow, repurpose, or design something delightfully unique? We’re now accepting expressions of interest from stallholders who’d like to be part of the Meandering Markets. Whether you’re a seasoned market pro or just getting started, we’d love to hear from you.
Your name and contact info
A short description of what you sell
A few photos or links to your work
Preferred dates (you can apply for multiple)
Spots are limited—and we’re curating with creativity in mind.
The Meandering Markets are more than just a market—they’re an experience. They’re about connection, storytelling, community, and celebrating South Australian uniqueness in the heart of the Port.
So save the dates, bring your curiosity, and prepare to meander.
