Marlborough Farmers' Market, at the A&P Showgrounds on the corner of Alabama Road and Maxwell Road in Blenheim, is a market where food is sold by the people who grow, catch, rear or make it. It runs every Sunday from 9am to noon, rain or shine. The website says there is locally roasted coffee, brunch, homemade specialties, and fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables. Stallholders are happy to talk about how their food is produced, and the website says the meat, eggs and cheese come from animals treated humanely. EFTPOS is available at the info stall.
Customers describe a small-town feel, with humble vendors and top-quality food. Local produce, fresh produce and the stalls come up most often, and one visitor called it a brilliant Sunday market for catching up with friends and family. Empanadas get a mention too. Dogs are not allowed in the market or anywhere on the A&P grounds, including inside vehicles. We hear the sheep sheds are being upgraded, and the market says this will make a huge difference. Our pick in Blenheim for a Sunday morning of local produce.