Father's Day Markets Brisbane: Shop Handmade for Dad at Gasworks

There is a particular kind of Father's Day gift that gets bought in a panic on the Saturday morning. Socks. A novelty mug. A gift card tucked into a card. If that sounds familiar, here is a better plan a week out from the big day.

Our Father's Day Market lands at Gasworks Plaza in Newstead on Saturday 29 August, the weekend before Father's Day on Sunday 6 September. It is the perfect window to find something Dad will actually use, made by someone local who cares about getting it right.

Why shop a market for Father's Day

Dads can be hard to buy for, but markets make it easier. Instead of trawling the same shopping centre shelves, you get a curated mix of independent makers in one walkable spot, with the people who made the goods standing right behind the table. Ask a question, hear the story, walk away with something that means a bit more than a barcode.

And every dollar stays close to home. Each stall is a small Queensland business, so your Father's Day shop quietly supports a local maker rather than a multinational. That is the whole point of what we do.

Handmade Father's Day gift ideas

Our makers are known for the kind of things dads are genuinely glad to receive:

• Leather goods, from wallets to belts to keyrings
• Handcrafted woodwork and homewares
• Small-batch sauces, spice rubs, and locally roasted coffee
• Candles, soaps, and grooming made by hand
• Art, prints, and photography for the office or shed
• Plants and pots for the gardener in the family

[Confirm vendor mix closer to the date so we can name a few highlights here.]

Make a morning of it

Gasworks is one of Brisbane's favourite spots to wander, with cafes and food close by, so there is no rush. Bring Dad along for a coffee and let him choose, or sneak down on your own and keep it a surprise. Leashed dogs are welcome too, so the whole family can come.

Event details

What: Father's Day Market Where: Gasworks Plaza, Newstead When: Saturday 29 August 2026, 9am - 1pm Entry: Free Dogs: Welcome on a lead

Follow us on Instagram @themarketfolk for the full vendor line-up and a look at what is coming closer to the day.

Are you a maker who would suit our Father's Day Market? Applications are open now at themarketfolk.online or through your stallholder portal.