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Meander in the sunshine and lose yourself in intrigue. A unique open-air market showcasing emerging design and farmers produce. The laneways transform into a hive of activity every weekend as artisans of locally designed, made, baked and grown produce show off their wares. Experience the family friendly atmosphere with whimsical entertainment for young and old while you soak up the surrounds of inspiring boutique shops, bars and restaurants in and around our stunning seaside village.

Open every Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
Sydney Rd (just off The Corso).
The Farmers Market currently trades Saturday’s only
Market Lane (just off Sydney Rd)
www.manlymarketplace.com.au

For the first time since 1964, the world’s best surfers are set to converge on Manly Beach. The ASP tour’s best will hit Manly on February 11 to launch the country’s biggest ever action sports and youth culture festival, the Australian Open of Surfing presented by Hurley and Billabong. The 9 day festival will celebrate the best of Australian action sports, music, art and fashion and incorporate skateboarding and ASP-sanctioned Pro and Junior surfing tournaments. It’s action sports event meets music festival meets the world surfing tour… And it’s all free!