Nelson Market on every Saturday 8am - 1pm in the Montgomery Square

Tills ring merrily

Shoppers in Nelson pushed $5 million through the tills on Friday and today they were back for Boxing Day sales. The latest figures from eftpos provider Paymark show shoppers in Nelson spent $5 million on Friday, December 23, an 8.7 per cent, or $400,000 increase on the same shopping Friday last year, which was Christmas Eve. Nationally it was a $6.3m increase to just over...

Happy Christmas from the Ne...

The Nelson Market wishes you a safe and happy Christmas with health and happiness in 2012. Thank you to all our valued stall holders and customers and we’ll see you in the New Year!

Markets are DRY and OPEN!

The floods have receded after a day of sunshine and the Saturday market is open as usual between 8am – 1pm as well as Monty’s Sunday market is open as usual between 8am – 1pm.

2011 Holiday Hours

Nelson Market in Montgomery Square open for Christmas Eve Day (Saturday 24 Dec) extended hours between 8am – 2pm. Nelson Market open usual hours on New Year’s Eve Day (Saturday 31 Dec) 8am – 1pm . Monty’s Sunday Market in Montgomery Square is closed for Christmas Day (Sunday 25 Dec). Monty’s Sunday Market is open on New Year’s Day...

Market goes live in Tokyo

Nelson Market goes live in Tokyo for the New Year Audiences in Tokyo will soon be treated to a first hand view, up close and personal of the delights of the iconic Nelson Saturday Market. A Japanese TV crew were onsite last Saturday to capture the vibrant ambience and bustle of the Market, and to interview and film various stallholders. The film crew are working on...

A pearl on the streets of N...

Pearly Queen raises thousands for hospice After nine years of hard work, Nelson’s Pearly Queen, Shirley Miles, has collected more than $80,000 for the Nelson Region Hospice. Shirley started collecting at Christmas in 2002 when she first put on her home-made Pearly Queen suit. She collects donations at the Nelson Market every Saturday as long as the weather is...

Market Atmosphere

Experience the the region’s creative spirit and enjoy the wide range of local fresh and organic produce, cheeses, breads, bakery and culinary delights. The delicious freshly prepared food, coffee and beverages makes this a great place to brunch and lunch, catch up with friends, family, and just enjoy the great Market atmosphere.

Everything under the sun

This bustling, vibrant Nelson icon in the heart of Nelson City transforms the Montgomery Square into a colorful array of local arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery, sculpture, fresh and organic produce, flowers, plants and ‘everything under the sun’. Established 30 years with 200 plus stalls showcasing the best of the Nelson region every Saturday 8am –...

Monty’s Sunday Market

Prowl the stalls for bargains and fossick in a relaxed atmosphere teeming with treasures, recycled goods, pre-loved clothing, antiques, collectables, books, household items and speciality stalls or simply sit and watch the world go by while enjoying brunch or a freshly made coffee or tea. Monty’s is in the Montgomery Square and open between 8am – 1pm...

Weekend Flowers

Many Nelsonians visit the market each weekend with shopping basket in hand gathering fresh produce from juicy pears and figs, to enormous punnets of fresh strawberries and raspberries in season. Once the produce has been carefully selected it is on to the flower sellers to choose a bouquet or two of blooms to brighten your dining or bedside table. Fresh each weekend and...

Fig and Hazel Nut Tarts

As spring ripens into summer outdoor picnics once again come to mind. A harvest of Figs can be paired with Hazel Nuts to perform a small miracle on the taste buds and become the centre piece of any picnic. Just a little chewy, sticky and sweet in the right proportions, try this delicious recipe. Fig and Hazel Nut Tarts Whole 8″ tart or individual 3 ...

The Saturday Gourmet

It’s well known amongst locals that The Nelson Market is the place to savour gourmet produce. Whether its crusty fresh bread, dips, spreads, cheeses or olive oils that take your fancy, you will find it at the Nelson Market amongst the crowds and vibrant ambience. Meet up with friends and family for a great coffee or to stock up on sumptuous sweet and savoury fare.

Christmas/New Year hours: Christmas Eve Saturday extended hours 8am-2pm. New Years’ Eve Saturday usual hours 8am-1pm. Monty’s Market closed on Christmas Day Sunday but open New Year’s Day Sunday 1 Jan 2012 from 8am-1pm. No dogs allowed on the market due to health regulations, thank you. Enquiries and bookings Ph: 03 546 6454 (site bookings made by phone only).

A showcase for the regions best, professionally hand made arts/crafts and gourmet foods. The Nelson Market has over 200 stalls and is held every Sat 8am-1pm in Montgomery Square, in the heart of Nelson City, South Island, New Zealand (except on religious holidays).

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