Brisbane/Meanjin SS22 Market THIS WEEKEND!

We’re kicking off our Spring Summer market season this September at the Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds, as The Finders Keepers Market returns to Brisbane THIS WEEKEND. From 4 pm Friday the 2nd, you’re invited to join us for three MEGA days of mindful makers and thoughtful shopping as we bring together 100 local and interstate makers, designers, foodies and a bar! So put on your market shoes, grab a tote and invite your mates for our last QLD event of 2022.

THE FINDERS KEEPERS – BRISBANE/MEANJIN

Friday 2nd September 4pm – 9pm
Saturday 3rd September 9am – 4pm
Sunday 4th September 9am – 4pm

TICKETS: Pre-purchase your tickets here or grab tickets at the door for $5, with kids under 12 free!

CASHLESS: We are now a cashless event. It’s time to whip out your digital and plastic payments devices!

VENUE: You’ll find us at The Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds! Visit our directions page for all your parking and transport options. The Exhibition Building at Brisbane Showgrounds is a disability-accessible venue. Whilst we love our furry friends, pets are unfortunately unable to visit the markets, with the acceptance of registered assistance dogs only.

Now back to the fun market news! Our wishlists are full as we count down to when we can connect with this incredible line-up, focusing on local independent Australian art, design and food!

What’s On

Lauren Rodgers Art, Shuturp, No Nasties Kids, Brynn & Co, Elleni The Label and Claire Ritchie

Some sneaky highlights above to warm you up for the weekend! We are thrilled to bring back our curated lineup of independent designers, artists, makers and foodies under one roof. Start your maker wishlist, join the conscious shopping revolution, and invest in your community by shopping small and local. Want more? The full designer lineup is right here.

Various Ikuntji Fabrics and Artists Alison Multa & Eunice Napanangka Jack

We also celebrate and welcome our Indigenous Program recipient, Ikuntji Artists, who showcases Aboriginal art in forms such as textiles, jewellery, fashion collections and more. Be sure to visit their stall to learn more about the incredible work of this member-based, not-for-profit Aboriginal art centre.

Food & Drink:

Ventura Brewing, Bald Rock Beef Jerky, Minimum Wines, Bills Burgers, Range Brewing and Bánhs On Wheels.

We’re stoked to welcome the Range Brewing crew, who will serve up beers at the FK Bar alongside Minimum Wines and their range of organic, vegan wines. There are heaps of tasty eats to choose from, including fresh treats from Baked by M&G, burgers on the bus with Bill’s Burgers on the big bus or a Bánh Mì by Bánhs On Wheels. You’ll also find something to take home for Dad from Bald Rock Beef Jerky, Eat For You and Ventura Brewing, just to name a few!

Peppermint x Finders Keepers:

Peppermint Magazine & Norton of Retritus

The wonderful team from Peppermint Magazine are back on board as our 2022 media partner! We’re big fans of this locally made mag choc-full of sustainability gems, brands doing good and free sewing patterns. We think you’ll love them, too and for your chance to WIN one of 5 annual subscriptions, just buy an online ticket to Finders Keepers Brisbane, and you’ll go in the running! Come along and say g’day to their wonderful team in person, snap a selfie and flip through their mags in the Read & Refresh Lounge. They will be joined by Indigenous sustainable fibre artist Norton Fredericks, spinning yarn on his spinning wheel with his label Retritus.

Find Seek Love Keep with King St, Brisbane:

Artisan, King St Bakery and Xin Chao

Make the most of your market weekend, shop, explore and discover with the Finders Keepers Market & King St, Brisbane! Surrender your senses at King St precinct restaurants and cafes. Early arrival or simply feeling hungry? Turn your taste buds upside down exploring King St, just around the corner from the Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds. Keep the creative vibe flowing and visit our local friends Artisan; they’re extending their hours just for the Brisbane Finders Keepers weekend!

BONUS! When you purchase a Brissie ticket, you score a $5 King St voucher. And don’t forget to take advantage of 3 hours FREE parking available in the King St car park after 5 pm Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Get Social:

Don’t forget you can follow along with all the action on our social media pages. We have our Facebook event and page here (invite your market mates!). We will post live updates from the market on our Instagram page all weekend, and we’d love you to do the same. Use the hashtag #brisbanefinderskeepers and #thefinderskeepers. We’ll be re-sharing our favourites all weekend!

All set for an inspiring weekend? It’s time to BUY YOUR TICKETS! and get ready to reconnect with Finders Keepers this September!

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