Retro Lilly Pillly Owner Lisa Burkhart has a lifetime's worth of experience selling retro and vintage clothes. She hand-picks a wide selection of vintage and retro clothing, making sure all the good stuff is in one place.
We have two special musicians. One who hasn't played with us in a long time, and another who's new to the Markets. The always fun AFK Choir will also be here to provide 30-minute bursts of entertainment.
Like Poyar's pink and bubbly stall in the food court of the Old Bus Depot Markets, their egg waffles are an eye-catching treat that you simply need to try.
Fekerte Tesfaye owns and runs Fekerte's Ethiopian Cuisine which has been an unmissable staple to the Old Bus Depot Markets food court since they joined us when the Markets first opened in 1994.
Every year, Prosperous Mountain Dragon and Lion Dance challenge themselves to do better and to showcase new performances. With their return to the Old Bus Depot Markets, Troupe Leader David Wong advises to expect lots of new things ahead.
International Crafts and Food on the 10th February will mark the annual return of Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance, Drum Assault, and Bellyup Bellydance.
Textile Treasures Owner Sarah Bartram believes in the movement of "slow fashion." "Everything's mass-produced these days, and they're very disposable," says Sarah. "I'm looking at the opposite. My whole idea around Textile Treasures is to have something that's useful and worth keeping."
O'Sullivan's Antiques Vintage and Collectables sells an assortment of high quality goods exactly as their name suggests. They've sold antique Victorian and Georgian furniture and also have unusual items that stir a bit of intrigue.
After the holidays we can't wait for a string of talented performances when we return on the 13th of January for Portobello Road. We've got singer/songwriter Rebecca Mann's first performance at the Markets on the last Sunday of the month. We look forward to live performances of songs form her new EP, Moon.
Pippy's and Pippy's Hot Pies, like their name suggests, sells some of the most scrumptious pies at the Markets. The stall has been with the Old Bus Depot Markets for 24 years and it started as a project by co-owners Brian Loader and Stuart McKinnon where the latter described it as a "meeting of minds over a glass of wine."
Looking towards Portobello Road this 13th January 2019, Upwell Antiques is planning to make a strong presentation of their many collectable items. Expect an assortment of militaria, a range Australian postcards from the early 1900's, costume jewellery, and collectable lady figurines made of china.
It's almost the holiday season and, as always in December, the Markets are open on both Saturdays and Sundays before Christmas. That's double the opportunity to find memorable Christmas presents for friends and loved ones.
Animal Aid Abroad (AAA) will do gift wrapping from the 2nd December until the 23rd December. This makes it an even better time to shop for presents at the Old Bus Depot Markets during our Christmas Market Weekends and it also presents the perfect opportunity to learn about the wonderful work that AAA has been doing to help working animals.
