Mount Makers Market

Discover the Mount Makers Market — a vibrant and new weatherproof indoor family friendly makers-only community market in the heart of Mount Maunganui celebrating local creativity!

✅Local Artisan Makers & Bakers Stalls
✅Hands-on activities
✅On-site mini workshops
✅*FREE Art & Craft activities for all ages*
✅**FREE Business Cards & Flyers Drop Off Station for Local Businesses & Organizations** (drop off from 9:00am; collect back by 3:30pm)
✅FREE Entry
✅Heaps of FREE parking on-site

*all your favourite handmade stalls and local creators

Dates: 29 November 2025 & 06 December 2025
Venue: Mount Sports Centre, 2 Hull Road, Mount Maunganui (across from New World Mount Maunganui and the new Mount Maunganui Skate Park)
**FREE ENTRY – FAMILY FRIENDLY**

What to expect:
• Handmade gifts & crafts
• Art & prints
• Toys & kids goodies
• Home décor, treats & more
• Make-your-own DIY stations
• Fun stations for the little ones
• Free activities for kids…and more

29th November Featured Activities:

✅ Ocean Quiz Day with Scientific Ocean Art (11:00 am - 12:30 pm; Ages 3 to 13+; Free participation; Heaps of prizes to win!)
Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HQ7XuYdFc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

✅ Trauma Healing Art Therapy Workshop by Legs-in-a-Hat ($10 per person for 1 hour session throughout the day; pay in-person)
Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/17Nc4TWuWd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Bring the whānau, support small NZ makers, and enjoy a relaxed, creative market day.

Explore a curated selection of handmade goods, art, crafts, photography, homeware, gifts, treats, workshops, and more — all created with love by talented local makers. Enjoy hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and a colourful atmosphere that showcases the heart of local creative community.

Whether you’re looking for something unique, willing to pick up a new skill or experience, wanting to support local, extending your creative network or simply enjoying a fun day out, this indoor market held inside Mount Sports Centre brings together craftsmanship, creativity, and community spirit under one roof.

Note: This is an indoor market. Please feel free to visit us inside and say hi to our lovely makers and explore their interesting and vibrant creations. Doors open from 9:30am-2:30pm.

Support local. Shop handmade. Bring some cash as some stallholders may not have Eftpos available.

Celebrate creativity at the Mount Makers Market. Help spread the word and support our local makers community and Bay of Plenty's creative industry! Every share and visit help support small local businesses and talents.

Follow our Facebook Page and Instagram (@mountmakersmarket) for further updates for each market date.

*Stallholders welcome! Stall sites starting from as low as $10. Includes options for small startups, not-for-profit organizations, students and young makers under 16.

Interested in joining us as a stallholder or a workshop organizer promoting your business/organization or just for fundraising for a charitable purpose?

Contact us: mountmakersmarket@gmail.com

Food trucks, please email us with details.