The answer was an emphatic and enthusiastic YES!
And so, the High Country Markets were born. Despite challenging weather at the inaugural market, the community embraced the event. Since then, the markets have been held on the first Sunday of every month, growing from a new initiative into a much-loved regular gathering for locals and visitors alike.
The High Country Markets provide a sales outlet for businesses, growers, crafters, producers, makers and creators from Uralla and the wider New England and neighbouring regions.
Priority is given to Uralla Shire Business Chamber members and businesses within the Uralla Shire, helping to create opportunities for local enterprises to showcase their products, connect directly with customers and grow their businesses.
For visitors, the markets provide an opportunity to discover and purchase quality products that are unique to the New England and surrounding regions, all while supporting the people who grow, make and create them.
The High Country Markets are also a place for people to connect.
With their leisurely, laid-back vibe and friendly atmosphere, the markets have become a regular meeting place for the community. Visitors often use market day as an opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people, enjoy a morning out and experience the best of what Uralla has to offer.
By bringing people into town each month, the markets also help create retail traffic and contribute to the broader economic activity of the Uralla town centre.
The initiative supports the Chamber’s broader goal of encouraging economic development, new business creation and business growth, while strengthening connections between local businesses and the community.
The High Country Markets are held at the Uralla Showground, where they share the space with the Uralla PoultryAuction and Rotary BBQ.
This combination has created a wonderfully synergistic community event, with each activity complementing the others and providing visitors with even more reasons to come along.
It is a great example of local organisations and community groups working together to create an event that benefits stallholders, businesses, community organisations and visitors.
Vendor set-up takes place between 6.30am and 7.45am.
Only in the event of extreme weather conditions will a market be cancelled. If cancellation is necessary, an announcement will be made on the High Country Markets Facebook and Instagram pages as early as possible on the Sunday of the market.
Whether you’re looking for fresh local produce, handmade goods, unique regional products, a great coffee, a friendly catch-up or simply something to do on a Sunday morning, the High Country Markets are a great way to experience the community spirit of Uralla.
Come along, support local and discover something different each month.
To become a stall holder at the Uralla High Country Markets, you simply need to:
Market Dates for 2026 are the 1st Sunday of every month 8am – 12.30pm.