Welcome to Bellingen Community Markets and thanks for joining us this Saturday 15 November 2025.

It’s been another wonderful month on the mid north coast of NSW and at Bellingen Community Markets. The weather has been divine one minute, then scattered with craziness the next. Let’s hope the good weather continues through to the weekend. Like always they forecast 1-5mm of rain on Saturday afternoon, so do come prepared for all weather scenarios, especially wind – bring your pegs!

We have another actioned packed day coming up, with Thought & Prayers playing their cool tunes on the main stage from 10am and St Marys Public School P&C welcoming all at the gates, shaking the buckets. The park if full of fantastic creations, necessities, services, food and colourful characters, so go for a wander and absorb the good energy.

Thanks for continuing to read our newsletter to find out more about this Saturday’s market.

Have a wonderful week and see you soon.

Kaz Selbie – Market Manager

Image above > Meet the beautiful Grace, Facepainter from B section who recently had a baby boy . A big congrats to Grace and her family and may he grow happily and healthily amongst our market community every 3rd Saturday .

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

Thoughts & Prayers are an accomplished guitar and vocal trio hailing from the NSW mid north coast, specifically the vibrant communities of Valla Beach and Bellingen. The group is distinguished by the rich vocal harmonies delivered by Brett Barber and Deb Spillane, whose voices blend seamlessly to create a captivating soundscape. Adding a further dimension to the band’s dynamic is Pete Hardinge, whose skill on lead guitar enhances each performance. Together, the trio embark on musical explorations that range from the timeless melodies of Burt Bacharach to the grunge-infused tunes of Kurt Cobain, reflecting an impressive musical versatility.

Thoughts & Prayers are not confined to a single genre; instead, their repertoire spans pop, folk, rock and country. Their driving mission is to “follow the harmony”, allowing their sound to remain genre-fluid and ever-evolving.

The trio’s approach to music extends beyond traditional covers. They delve into “recovers”, “rediscovers” and “uncovers”, breathing new life and perspective into well-known and lesser-known tracks alike.

With Thoughts & Prayers, audiences can expect a performance full of surprises and fresh interpretations.

See them on the mainstage from 10am – 2pm

ST MARYS PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C

The St Mary’s Primary School P&F exists to bridge the gap between the school and families that attend St Marys. One of it’s primary goals is to financially assist the school. THe P&F helps with purchasing learning readers, funding educational and fun events, upgrading supplies and equipment to enhance the learning and positive experience of our children’s education.

They will be on the gates welcoming all and shaking the buckets, so please support them where you can.

STALLHOLDER PROCEDURES

Casual stallholders please click here to find out what to do on market day and it is vital you have read and agree to our TERMS & CONDITIONS .

Following our T&Cs, communicating clearly/promptly and being friendly and respectful is appreciated and so much valued at our market. Your positive attitude has a flow on affect to those around and makes for a great day, so thanks for cooperating. We want you to have a positive experience and if you don’t, we need to hear about it. Don’t be shy! Your feedback is welcome and will be dealt with fairly and respectfully.

PERMANENTS ENTER 6.15AM

CASUALS ENTER 6.30AM

Click here to find out what else to do on market day

We ask casuals to fill out the booking form every month to apply for a stall. Best to book after the market just gone and 2-4 weeks before the coming market. October through to January are busy markets, so please don’t leave it for the last week as you may miss out.

SAVE THIS LINK TO BOOK A CASUAL STALLL

Thanks for your cooperation.

The below map is our entire park and gives you a good idea on where everything is. There is another evacuation point at the back of the Memorial Hall but there is no longer a bridge connecting the park to the Memorial Hall. You can access the Memorial Hall from B section Creek Lane or Ford Street. We have never had to evacuate in all our 45 years and hope we never do, but it’s good to know.

Don’t forget we are selling our Market bags cheap as chips at $5 so please ask and we will joyfully give.

SCAM ALERT

Please be aware that someone is walking around our market portraying to be one of the crew collecting stall fees. They are not wearing a vest, they don’t have a radio, you have never seen them before, so please do not give them money. This happened last market to a stallholder and we just wanted to let you know, just in case it happens again. Please report it immediately if it does.

Not only is it our end of year X-Mas market , it’s our 45th birthday on 20 December. We plan on celebrating with a bang and look forward to you being part of it! We have lots of entertainment in store. The best dressed stall will get a surprise, nevertheless, do make an effort, get into the festive spirit this market and dress up to be nice and noticed!

Have a super week and see you soon.