Tamahere Country Market - Hamilton's Best Local Fare

🌿 Discover 100+ Local Stalls at the Tamahere Country Market 🌿

The Tamahere Country Market is Hamilton's premier open-air market featuring the best of local produce and products made, grown, and created in New Zealand. Running monthly on Saturdays from 8:30 AM, this market offers a true Kiwi country experience just minutes from Hamilton.

What you'll find:

• Exceptional local produce including cheeses and wines
• Homemade crafts and artisan goods
• Garden art, plants and small trees
• Children's clothing and collectables
• Live entertainment from local buskers

Hungry? Enjoy delicious fresh food:

• Coffee and Devonshire teas
• Famous Tamahere Market bacon and egg butties
• Mussel fritters
• Homemade fudge and treats

Important details:

• 📍 Located at 14 Tamahere Drive, on the corner of SH21 (Airport Rd) and Tamahere Drive
• 🚗 Parking available on Tamahere Drive (paddock opposite Church grounds) and Devine Rd
• ♿ Disabled parking adjacent to Church driveway - display disabled sticker
• 🚲 Cycle racks available
• 🐕 Dog-friendly market
• 💳 Eftpos available on site for cash withdrawal
• 💰 Free entry for all visitors

For stall enquiries, email tamaheremarket@gmail.com

Experience the Best of Waikato at Hamilton's Traditional Country Market

Country markets have long been an essential part of New Zealand's rural communities, offering a glimpse into our agricultural heritage while supporting local artisans and producers. The Tamahere Country Market continues this proud tradition as one of the Waikato region's most beloved monthly gatherings.

These markets play a vital role in our local economy by providing a direct connection between producers and consumers. By shopping at Tamahere, you're supporting small businesses and reducing food miles – something increasingly important to environmentally-conscious Kiwis.

Country markets like Tamahere offer an authentic experience that large supermarkets simply can't match. The ability to meet the people who grow your food or create your purchases adds a personal dimension to shopping that many New Zealanders value deeply.

The market's relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere makes it perfect for a Saturday morning outing. Many visitors make a tradition of starting their weekend with a stroll through the stalls, catching up with friends, and enjoying freshly prepared kai in the open air.

Seasonal produce features prominently at Tamahere, allowing visitors to connect with the natural rhythms of New Zealand's growing seasons. From summer stone fruits to autumn vegetables, the market showcases the best of what's currently thriving in our local soils.

Whether you're a Hamilton local or visiting the Waikato region, the Tamahere Country Market provides an authentic slice of rural New Zealand life that shouldn't be missed. Its convenient location just outside Hamilton city makes it easily accessible while still maintaining its country charm.