About The Channon Craft Market

The Channon Craft Market Inc. was established on the North Coast of Australia, at The Channon Village, Lismore as a “Make It, Bake It, Grow It” Market in 1976. Originally held at The Channon Hall, the market moved to Coronation Park when it quickly out grew that location.

The market is a non-profit community organisation and has a management committee that oversees the running of the market. Made up of nine volunteers, this committee is the backbone of the organisation.

There are over 250 stall sites for hire every month. There is a large variety of goods for sale, including art, craft, bric a brac, children’s amusements and activities, fresh produce and therapeutic goods and services. We also have various charities and community groups either exhibiting material or fundraising for various benefits. Every month local bands and performers entertain the public on the oval. We also cater to a large number of buskers who also contribute to the colourful atmosphere. Throughout the market you can indulge in delightful food and beverages, in allocated eating areas amongst the shade or at the Chai Tent.

The Channon Craft Market brings investment and employment to the village, Lismore and surrounding area. Visitor numbers on average range between 7,000 and 10,000 people. The market employs on average 18 people per month, either to prepare prior to the market or to work on the day. The “Charity of The Day”, enables local community organisations to utilise the kitchen facilities and veranda area for fundraising activities while the market is operating. They also collect funds from the gates from the general public as they enter the market grounds.

The Channon Craft Market endeavours to support local organisations /charities with financial contributions towards equipment, stationary etc when available. Our commitment to Coronation Park as a contributor continues throughout the markets history.

So bring a friend, bring a relative and enjoy the day at your local market but please leave your pets at home!