Local market is world class

Farm Gate Market, held on Bathurst street every Sunday, has been named one of best 10 Markets in the world by Lonely Plant in its ‘Best in Travel 2025’ publication.

Founder and owner Madi Peattie of Peattie Events said she was blown away by the recognition.

“Farm Gate Market (Farmy) was built upon my enormous sense of pride in our people and our provenance, it’s been the secret to the market’s success because not only can you can feel it, you can taste it” she said.

“I travelled the world over in my 20s with a Lonely Planet guide never far away.

“When asked where I was from my response was always ‘Tasmania’, not ‘Australia’, it wasn’t cool then but that’s how proud I felt to be a Tasmanian.

“Now to come full circle and own a Tasmanian business that’s listed in a top 10 global best list is incredible not just for me, but for all of the amazing Producers that we are so fortunate to work with and the wonderful community that is the keystone of Farmy.”

Destination Southern Tasmania chief executive officer Alex Heroys said experiences like the Farm Gate Market were becoming rare.

“This will be a factor in why Farmy has made it into this incredible list,” he said.

“Our experiences are personal and humble but loved by all that experience them.

“Madi Peattie has put her heart and soul into this experience with a wonderful team around her and that passion is reflected every Sunday.

“We are so happy for Farmy to be celebrated amongst some of the incredible global markets on the list as Tasmania punches above its scale on the global scale again.”

The Farm Gate Market is held on Bathurst Street in Hobart every Sunday from 8:30am to 1pm.