Redwood Market Blenheim - Weekly Local Treasures

🛍️ Discover the Redwood Market, a vibrant Saturday hub where locals and visitors find unexpected treasures in a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere. Every Saturday from 8am to noon at the Redwood Tavern car park in Blenheim.

What you'll find:

• Fresh local produce, vegetables and fruits 🍎
• Handcrafted items - wooden toys, jewellery, gemstones
• Garden plants and natives 🌱
• Hot food, donuts and coffee ☕
• Handmade soaps, scented candles and room diffusers
• Quality preloved jewellery and homeware
• Tool sharpening services
• Beautifully sewn infant wear

Event Details:

• When: Every Saturday, 8am - 12pm
• Where: Redwood Tavern car park, 66 Cleghorn Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim
• Entry: Free admission
• All site fees support the Marlborough food bank

The Redwood Market provides a warm, friendly social meeting place while supporting local charities. Come along to experience outstanding craftsmanship and creativity in a community-focused environment.

For stall enquiries: Contact Alison at alisouness@gmail.com

Why Local Markets Are Essential to Marlborough Communities

Community markets like the Redwood Market play a vital role in Blenheim and the wider Marlborough region. These weekly gatherings offer much more than just shopping opportunities - they're the heartbeat of local culture and economy.

Supporting Local Producers

By purchasing directly from local growers and makers, you're supporting Marlborough families and businesses. These markets provide valuable platforms for small-scale producers who might otherwise struggle to reach customers through conventional retail channels.

Environmental Benefits

Local markets significantly reduce food miles - the distance food travels from production to consumption. The produce at Redwood Market often comes from nearby farms and gardens, meaning it's fresher, tastier, and has a smaller carbon footprint than supermarket alternatives.

Community Connection

In our increasingly digital world, markets provide authentic face-to-face interactions. They serve as social hubs where neighbours can connect, visitors can experience local culture, and everyone can enjoy a relaxed Saturday morning atmosphere.

Economic Circulation

When you spend at local markets, your money circulates within the Marlborough economy. Studies show that every dollar spent at a local business generates up to three times more economic benefit for the community than money spent at chain stores.

Discovering Unique Items

Unlike mass-produced goods, market items often have stories behind them. Whether it's honey from local hives, handcrafted wooden toys, or vegetables grown in nearby soil, these products connect consumers with the people and places that make Marlborough special.

The Redwood Market exemplifies the best aspects of local markets - combining community support through its contributions to the Marlborough food bank with a platform for local vendors to showcase their skills and products. Each Saturday morning visit becomes not just a shopping trip but a contribution to the vibrant tapestry of Blenheim community life.