Sip, shop, sample… oh and get your Chrissy gifts sorted too!

Sydney, if you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, our Chrissy Market at Carriageworks should be on your weekend agenda! With over 150 artisanal producers, it’s truly the cream of the crop! Whether you’re after stocking stuffers, quirky gifts, or a cheeky little treat for yourself, you’ll find it here.

From craft distillers and loose leaf tea kits, to funky tea towels, there’s a delightfully eclectic range perfect for all your gifting needs! Feeling creative? Why not put together a personalised advent calendar with little treasures you discover at the market? 

It’s the perfect way to tick off that gift list early and you’ll be feeling smug when everyone else is running around in December panic mode! Plus, we strongly suggest some quality assurance goes into the gift-giving process! Yes – we mean sipping and sampling as you go… how else can you ensure it’s the perfect gift?!

Get those creative juices flowing in the Festive Kitchen!

The Harvey Norman Festive Kitchen is the ultimate dose of christmas cooking inspo. From fig & balsamic glazed ham, mince pies (done 3 ways!), air-fryer chicken, or a seriously impressive Kirsten Tibballs dessert (trust us, your guests will think you’re a pro), there’s something for all tastes and skillsets. And for all you cheese lovers out there – get ready for a treat as Valerie Henbest from the Smelly Cheese Co. takes the stage to unlock the true potential of cheese. 


Watch the experts in action and soak up all their hot tips so you can impress your mates with your newly discovered kitchen prowess this festive season. View the full timetable here.

Take a Spin at Smooth FM’s Spin to Win for Some Sweet Prizes!

Need a little break from all that shopping? Head over to the Smooth FM Angels for a go on their Spin to Win wheel! You could win anything from zoo passes and cinema tickets to David Jones vouchers and picnic baskets – all perfect for the holiday season ahead. You’d be silly not to try your luck!

For the wine lover…

In addition to sipping your way through the wine regions, you’re invited to join the team at Wine Selectors for their entertaining Secret Sips Sessions, where you’ll sip your way through a blind wine tasting. From the novice to the connoisseur, this is the perfect way to test your skills and discover new Aussie wines to have on rotation this festive season.

Now we know… we sound like a broken record with the whole ‘There’s something for every palate’ nonsense, and yes, ‘there’s a gift for everyone’ and ‘a cooking demonstration for every skill level’ – yada yada, yada. But, dare I say it… here we go again! Because this time, we’re talking wine! 

The classes really do cover a range of wines, so there really is a drop for every taste. 

There’s Festive Fizz, where you can pop, fizz, and sip your way through sparkling wines that’ll get you in the holiday spirit. Then there’s I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas, a christmas themed tasting game where you’ll uncover hidden white wines with your senses. For something a little mysterious, there’s Wrapped Reds, where you’ll try to figure out masked red wines – no peeking! And for those who love a challenge, Christmas Crackers will test your detective skills as you identify wines perfect for your Christmas spread. Best of all, it’s free – just be sure to check the timetable and grab your spot before they fill up!

Gift Wrapping for a Cause

Get your Chrissy presents wrapped with care at the Smith Family Wrapping Station by the wonderful volunteers at VIEW (Voice, Interests, and Education of Women), a national organisation supporting women in local communities.

With 14,000 members, VIEW is dedicated to supporting The Smith Family, a charity focused on children’s education.

Simply make a donation and the lovely team of volunteers will wrap your chrissy shopping into gifts ready to go under the tree! Every contribution helps support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life scholarship program, providing vital learning resources for students in need.

Festive Food Hall: When You’re Hangry, We’ve Got You Covered!

All that shopping, sipping, and tasting might work up an appetite. So that’s when you head over to the Festive Food Hall, where you can tuck into some lunch! Think – crispy fried chicken, hand tossed burek, pho, crepes, empanadas and more! You’ll leave satisfied and ready to take the floor for another round of shopping, only this time with a food baby…

Book Your Little Bakers into the CSR Little Elves Kitchen!

Got little ones who love to bake? Let them get into the holiday spirit at the CSR Little Elves Kitchen guided by qualified teachers from the experts in fun and education, KidsCo! Kids aged 5-12 will get the chance to make a whole range of Christmas treats – from Melting Snowman Cupcakes to Rudolph Reindeer Cookies and even Gingerbread People. Plus, they’ll get to take home their creations to share. You can book your little bakers in now for just $14.50, more info here.

So there you have it – everything you need for a cracking time at the Sydney Chrissy Markets this weekend. 

Whether you’re ticking off your gift list, tasting your way through the food and wine, or getting your little ones involved in a bit of holiday baking, this is one market you don’t want to miss.