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Market Day Series
Cairns Regional Council is following Queensland Health guidelines and encouraging physical distancing measures and good hygiene practices for all stall holders and market-goers.
Please note the following important information:
- - Limit of two entry points to the markets.
- - Attendance will be restricted to 450 persons at any one time. You may be asked to queue at the entry point before being permitted to enter.
- - The site will make use of arrows and signage to encourage visitors to “keep left”.
- - Visitors are discouraged from attending during the traditional peak hour of 10am and 11am to avoid long queues outside the markets.
- - Stall numbers will be limited.
- - Cashless payments are preferred.
- - Pack your own reusable bags.
- - Please limit touching of products.
- - There will be no seating areas.
- - Maximum groups of 10 people.
WHEN: Sunday, 31 May 2020
COST: Free
TIME: 9am – 2pm
VENUE: Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens
Please note: This event is always popular. If you can’t find a park, try Greenslopes Street and enjoy a stress-free walk through Centenary Lakes.
Tanks Arts Centre presents Sunday Markets, held on the last Sunday of every month from April to November.
Tanks Monthly Markets are a unique slice of cultural life in the tropics and a must-do event on the Cairns calendar.
Everyone is invited to wander our leafy promenade, explore the site and take in the full complement of stallholders offering a blend of quality local art, craft, produce, vintage clothing, collectables and local natural health products. Plus, enjoy local musicians, food and refreshments on this free, family fun day.
COST: Free
TIME: 9am – 2pm
VENUE: Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens
Please note: This event is always popular. If you can’t find a park, try Greenslopes Street and enjoy a stress-free walk through Centenary Lakes.
Body, Mind and Soul
From the first Market Day back in 2006, Body, Mind & Soul (BMS) has grown to become a must for those interested in local, natural health practitioners, new age suppliers, therapists, spiritual and energy healers to come together, for a day of inspiration, demonstration and information.
Carnival on Collins
Carnival on Collins is a Father's Day tradition in Cairns and the finalé of the annual Cairns Festival.
Since its inception in 1989, Carnival has become a must-attend event for locals and tourists alike to indulge in the best of our tropical lifestyle, with a range of free activities and entertainment.
The next Carnival on Collins will be held on Sunday 6 September 2020.
Hire a market stall
Tanks Markets showcase a blend of local art, craft, produce, vintage clothing, collectibles and local, natural-health products and treatments, as well as food and drink stalls.
Market Day Series 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Hours | Details |
| 26th April | 9am - 2pm | Cancelled |
| 31st May | 9am - 2pm | Sunday Market |
| 28th June | 9am - 2pm | Body, Mind and Soul Market Day |
| 26th July | 9am - 2pm | Sunday Market |
| 23rd August | No market | See Carnival on Collins below |
| 6th September | 9am - 3pm | Carnival on Collins |
| 27th September | 9am - 2pm | Sunday Market |
| 25th October | 9am - 2pm | Sunday Market |
| 29th November | 9am - 2pm | Last market day for 2020 |
