What's On: Markets in May and June 2024

It's getting to that time of year when being outside feels good! What better way to spend a day than soaking up some sunshine, wandering around a market, eating, drinking, browsing and buying...

Tideswell Food Festival and Makers’ Market FREE

St John the Baptist Church

Sat 04 May – 10am to 4pm

Local food and art, live music and street entertainment in a beautiful historic village setting.

Bustler Street Food FREE

Elvaston Castle

Sat 04 May – 11am to 8pm

Street food, craft beers, cocktails. Good times. Family and dog friendly.

Derby Vegan Market FREE

Cathedral Green

Sat 04 May – 10.30am to 4pm

A vegan market featuring a huge variety of vegan street food, artisan bakers, ethical jewellers, small-batch soapers, sustainable chandlers, local artists, zero-waste champions and environmental charities.

Sadler Gate Spring Market FREE

Sadler Gate, Derby

Sat 04 May – 11am to 4pm

Have a blooming good time at this vibrant spring market running from the top of Sadler Gate down to Electric Daisy. Treats from independent businesses, over 30 local artisan stalls, food, drink, live entertainment and fun activities for children.

Wirksworth Farmer’s Market FREE

Memorial Gardens

Sat 04 May & Sat 01 Jun – 9am to 2pm

A huge variety of local farmers and artisan producers plus creative makers, live music and a fantastic community atmosphere.

Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair

Elvaston Castle Showground

Sat 11 & Sun 12 May – 10am to 5pm

Over 100 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products from locally crafted spirits and artisanal cheeses to handmade jewellery and artwork. Plus children’s activities, live music, food vendors and a bar.

Tickets: £10 adults; £2 under 16s; free under 5s

Belper Farmers Market FREE

Belper Market Place

Sat 11 May & Sat 08 Jun – 8.30 to 1pm

A wide variety of local food producers including cheese, honey, bread, cakes, pies, fish, coffee, chocolates and beers. Local wood and woollen crafts too.

Garden & Plants Sunny Sunday Market

Belper Market Place

Sun 12 May – 10am to 3pm

Ripley Spring Market FREE

Ripley Market Place

Sun 19 May – 10am to 3pm

Free kids’ rides, free face painting, entertainment and stalls selling a variety of gifts, food and drinks.

Monthly Artisan Market FREE

Carsington Water

Sun 19 May & Sun 16 Jun – 10am to 4pm

Browse all of the amazing local artisans selling everything from jewellery and candles to cheese and cakes.

Baby & Toddler Market

Derby Arena

Sun 09 Jun – 10am

Mum2mum market – stalls jam packed with pre-loved bargains.

Buy tickets online

Dippy Craft and Gift Fair FREE

Agricultural Centre, Bakewell

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun – 10.30 to 4.30

Over 40 stalls showcasing and selling local arts and crafts.