Mackay Riverside Market

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

It's almost Thursday, Mackay!

Before we get to this week's lineup, a special one. This Thursday is Anne's last market for the year on saxophone so come down and catch her one last time.

Mackay Riverside Market is on again this week, 3pm to 7pm at Bluewater Quay. Fresh produce, artisan stalls, food vans, live music and a great spot to watch the sun go down over the river.

We've got a few new faces joining us again this week, give them a warm welcome:
Sugar Spell with brownies and cookies, Party Cubs and The Lanyard Bar (Montana)

FOOD VANS
Fancy Kransky, Amanda's Dumplings, Mackay Thai Street Food

STALLS
Ignite Joy, Pawfect Collars, Verna Thermomix, Furever Friends, Phil the flowerman Starcut Flowers, The Little Wax Shed, Helen Joy Independent Flavourista Consultant, Heart Rock Herbals and Sian's Sugar Shack

KIDS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Let's Just Face It, Taylored Kids Party Hire, Party Cubs

Come down, grab dinner, support local, enjoy the river, and help us thank Anne for another great year of music. See you Thursday.

Bluewater Quay, Mackay
3pm to 7pm, every Thursday

Eat. Shop. Relax. Support local, love local.


Mackay City and Waterfront
Ignite joy - soy candles & scents
Helen Joy Independent Flavourista Consultant
Pawfect Collars
Let's Just Face It Entertainment & Balloons
Furever Friends
Mackay Thai Street Food
Dumpling Dumpling
Sian's Sugar Shack
Verna Mason Thermomix
Starcut Flowers Phil the flower man
Taylored Kids Party Hire
Heart Rock Herbals

29/09/2026

Musicians wanted for Mackay Riverside Market!

Live music is a big part of what makes Thursday afternoons by the river so good, and we're looking for musicians to join our line-up through to Christmas.

Whether you're a solo performer, a duo or a small group, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, email [email protected] with:
Your name or act name
The style of music you play
A link to a video or recording (if you have one)
Your availability between now and Christmas

We run every Thursday, 3pm to 7pm at Bluewater Quay.

Know a musician who'd be perfect? Tag them below or share this along.

28/09/2026

Look who will be back at Mackay Riverside Market this Thursday
Fancy Kransky with his amazing Kransky’s, it’s been a little while so come and get your fix! 3pm till 7pm!
Mackay City and Waterfront

23/09/2026

It's almost Thursday, Mackay!

Mackay Riverside Market is on again this week, 3pm to 7pm at Bluewater Quay. Fresh produce, artisan stalls, food vans, live music and a great spot to watch the sun go down over the river.

We've got a few new faces joining us this week, give them a warm welcome:
Sugar Spell with some amazing brownies and cookies
Party Cubs kids activities
The Lanyard Bar

FOOD VANS
Road Runners, Gypsy Van, Amanda, Thai Street Food

STALLS
Nerelle, Cheryl, Gaye, Verna, Allen, Taya, Phil, Erin, Diamond Dotz, Japen, Little Wax Shed, Little Crochet, Sian

KIDS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Let's Just Face It (face painting), Taylored Kids Party Hire, Party Cubs

Come down, grab dinner, support local and enjoy the river. See you Thursday.

Bluewater Quay, Mackay
3pm to 7pm, every Thursday

Eat. Shop. Relax. Support local, love local.

23/09/2026

✨ 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞? 😂

Come find us at the Mackay Riverside Markets this Thursday from 4–6pm! 💙

We’ll have our Soft Play set up and FREE for all kids 4 & under to enjoy! 🙌

🎨 Hot tip — play first, then head to the FREE face painting, as we can’t have face paint on the Soft Play.

👀 We’ll also have something extra special set up with us… so make sure you come check it out!

Bring the kids, burn some energy, wander the markets and support local! 🥰

Tag your friends and see you there 😉