Discover Ipswich Magazine 2020

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CULTURE

Markets and shopping

popularity. You can find the Handmade Expo at the Ipswich Turf Club on the third Saturday of the month from 8.00 am – 1.00 pm. It runs the fourth Saturday of the month from April – June. 5. Ipswich Showplace Markets Every Sunday from 6.00 am – 11.00 am the Ipswich Showgrounds are taken over with stalls selling second hand goods, plants, fresh produce and handmade items. There’s food stalls, music and animals. 6. Rosewood Market On the third Saturday of the month the Rosewood Markets and Car Boot sale takes place at St Luke’s Anglican Church from 7.00 am – 11.00 am. 7. Markets at The Boulevarde A boutique market with speciality stallholders, retailers and eateries with music and twinkling fairy lights every second Saturday of the month. Speciality teas, botanical bath products, essential oils, flowers, artisan wares and more. At The Boulevarde, 17 Limestone St Ipswich from 8.30 am – 12.30 pm. 8. Casa Mia Markets On the first Sunday of every month Casa Mia hosts Italian-style markets. Wood-fired pizza, pickles and cheeses, essential oils and crystals, card readings, collectables and clothing. At 43 Brisbane Rd, from 8.00 am – 2.00 pm.

1. Springfield Markets Held on the first Friday of the month, markets run at Robelle Domain from 3.00 pm – 8.00 pm right next to the Orion Lagoon. Food stalls, art and craft, live entertainment and artisan products are all available. The Markets on Main St run on the third Sunday of the month along Main St at Orion Springfield Central. There’s food stalls, entertainment, handmade items and more from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm. 2. Ripley Markets A monthly market at Ripley has started on the second Saturday of the month from 3.00 pm – 8.00 pm right near the Splash and Play water park at Providence, South Ripley. There’s entertainment and food trucks as well as jumping castles, art and craft, plants and handmade items. 3. Peak Organics at Ivory’s Rock Pick up fresh organic produce every Saturday from 9.00 am – 2.00 pm at 310 Mount Flinders Rd, Peak Crossing. If you follow their Facebook page they provide weekly updates on what’s in season. They also have herbal teas, garlic and other fresh herbs and a few organic grocery lines available. 4. Handmade Expo Market Featuring only handmade items from local and travelling artisans this market is gaining

Top of Town shopping precinct

If you’re after a unique shopping experience take a wander down the Top of Town precinct with historic buildings as your backdrop. You’ll find the luxurious Ipswich Massage and Herbal Spa where you can pick up exclusive skin and herbal products. Down the road you’ll find Soul Sista with flowing maxi and boho-chic items as well as beautiful jewellery and accessories and Cute to Boot which stocks unique baby wear and shoes. Take a look inside the Old Flour Mill Building , home to Embers and Twine which stocks handmade gifts and wares and The Soul Cauldron a place where you can explore your spiritual side. Stop by Oh! JoJo Boutique for fashion, accessories and jewellery from an eclectic assortment of hard-to-find labels. Pop into Mrs Claus and Santa with an extensive display of Christmas decorations and giftware. Don’t miss ArtTime Supplies with art materials of every kind, as well as giftware handmade by local artisans.