Clutha Community Market

29/07/2026

We are sorry 😢

After a lot of thought, our team of organisers — Kara, Andrea, and myself (Brodie) — have made the difficult decision not to go ahead with the Father's Day Market in September. Due to significant health issues affecting us, we need to focus on our recovery, which means reducing both our physical and mental stress.

When we're able to return will depend on how each of our recoveries progresses. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause, but we need to put our health first.

We'd also like to keep the details of our health issues private, and we appreciate your understanding and respect. Please know that we are okay, and with time, we will back better than ever ❤️

Thank you all for your support and understanding.

17/06/2026

Yay Congratulations Pat Freeman for winning the raffle. Please get in touch with The Sweet Treatery NZ to organise spending your $30 voucher for some delicious sweet treats. I highly recommend you try her marshmallow slice. Its so good.

Thank you for everyone who supported the booksale raffle ❤ every little bit helps

Congratulations to Pat Freeman winner of a hamper donated by the Clutha Community Market stallholders. Enjoy your goodies.

16/06/2026

💚 THANK YOU! 💚

As another fantastic market season comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to two very important groups...

🛍️ To our amazing stall holders

Your passion, creativity, and hard work make our market what it is. Thank you for bringing such a wonderful variety, talent, and energy to our community each market. Your commitment to supporting local and sharing your skills and products is what makes the Clutha Community Market so special.

💚 To our wonderful customers and the team at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au - Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre and Clutha isite Visitor Information Centre

Thank you for supporting local, showing up market after market, and being the heart of the Clutha Community Market. Whether you've come for fresh produce, handmade crafts, delicious treats, unique gifts, simply a friendly chat and allowing us the use of the space, your support keeps our market thriving.

Together, we create a vibrant, welcoming place where our community can connect, support local businesses, and celebrate what makes our area so special.

We couldn't do it without you!

Here's to another great season together, and we look forward to seeing you all again after our winter break.

Thank you for being part of the Clutha Community Market family. 💚

- Andrea, Kara and Brodie ❤

12/06/2026

✨ New Stallholder Alert! ✨

We're excited to welcome Willow Creek Leather from Millers Flat to the Clutha Community Market for the very first time!

Specialising in quality imported leather travel bags and handbags crafted from goat leather and buffalo hide, they'll also have a range of beautiful possum skin products available.

If you're looking for a stylish, durable gift or a timeless piece for yourself, be sure to stop by and check out their stunning collection.

📍 Te Pou o Mata-Au - Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre
📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 10am–2pm

Come along and give Willow Creek Leather a warm Clutha welcome!

12/06/2026

🏡✨ Looking for a unique gift or something special for your own home?

Make sure you visit Door Mats with Kashani at the Clutha Community Market! They'll have a fantastic range of custom doormats available, with any picture, design, or saying able to be added to create a truly one-of-a-kind gift.

🔥 Market Special! 🔥
All pre-made doormats will be just $25 each at the market (normally $35).

Custom-designed doormats are also available for $40 and make the perfect housewarming gift or present for that person who seems to have everything!

📍 Te Pou Ō Mata-Au - Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre
📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 10am–2pm

Pop along and find the perfect welcome for your doorstep!

12/06/2026

🧁 Tomorrow at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au - Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre

10am–2pm 🧁

The Sweet Treatery NZ will be bringing the goodies — cupcakes, slices, cake slices, Banoffee treats and of course the ever popular Dot Cakes!

Pop in, grab a sweet treat, and make your weekend a little sweeter. 🧁✨

11/06/2026

📚❤️ Calling all book lovers and romance readers!

We're excited to welcome local author Megan Duff (M J Duff) to the Food Bank Booksale and Clutha Community Market.

A self-published independent author who has recently relocated to Balclutha from the Far North, Megan writes heartwarming romance stories filled with love, friendship, and happily-ever-afters.

Be sure to check out her Emerald Isle Trilogy, a charming three-book small-town romance series set in the picturesque village of Doolin, Ireland. If you enjoy stories about found family, community, and romance, these books could be your next favourite read.

Megan will be joining us in the auditorium alongside the Food Bank Booksale, where you'll be able to meet the author, learn more about her books, and pick up a signed copy.

📍 Te Pou o Mata-Au - Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre
📅 Saturday 13th June
🛍️ Clutha Community Market: 10am–2pm
📚 Food Bank Booksale & selected stalls: 10am–5pm

With over 30 market stalls, delicious food, artisan baking, handmade crafts, fresh produce, gifts, and thousands of books available, there's something for everyone. Best of all, proceeds from the Booksale help support our local Food Bank.

Come along, support local authors and makers, stock up on winter reading, and enjoy a fantastic community day out!

📖 Follow Megan on Instagram:

11/06/2026

🧶👶 Looking for something adorable for the little ones in your life?

Created by Suzie will be joining us at the Clutha Community Market with a beautiful range of hand-knitted baby jackets, cosy hug boots, hats, and headbands. Perfect for keeping babies warm and stylish through the colder months!

Suzie will also have a lovely selection of earrings available, making it easy to pick up a little treat for yourself while you're there.

📍 Te Pou o Mata-Au - Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre 📅 Saturday 13th June ⏰ 10am–5pm alongside the Foodbank Booksale

Come along and browse Suzie's gorgeous handmade creations!

10/06/2026

This Saturday 2 Birds Baking will be back at the Clutha Community Market, supporting the Clutha Food Hub Book Sale.

They will be there from 10am to 2pm with a table full of fresh baking, including:

Pull-Apart Herby Cheesy Focaccia - $15
Slow-Roasted Garlic Focaccia - $12
Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia - $12
Black Doris Plum Duff Brioche Scrolls - $6 each
Sourdough Ciabatta Loaves - $7 each
Pretzels - $4 each or 6 for $22
Brookies - $5 each or $35 for a slab
Babka - $6 each

Plus a few extra goodies and market-day specials, depending on what comes out of the kitchen this week!

Whether you're coming to browse the book sale, visit the market, or simply enjoy a Saturday morning out, we'd love to see you.

📍 Clutha Community Market at Te Pou O Mata-Au - Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre
📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 10am - 2pm

If there's something you'd particularly like, feel free to let Andrea know and she will do her best to have it ready for you.

See you Saturday!

10/06/2026

🪨✨ Struan and Cathy are back with their incredible handcrafted Pounamu carvings!

What started as a hobby after a winter holiday to the West Coast soon became a true passion for Struan. After discovering a love for working with stone, he set up a workshop at his home in Te Houka and began creating beautiful Toki, Roimata, and other traditional carvings.

Today, Struan's work can be found throughout South Otago, and he continues to enjoy creating unique pieces for customers. He also welcomes custom commissions, whether you'd like a particular style, colouring, or even a carving made from your own stone.

Have a treasured piece of Pounamu that needs some attention? Struan also offers rewrapping and rebinding services to help bring your cherished taonga back to life.

Each carving is handcrafted with care and skill, making them a truly special gift or keepsake for yourself or a loved one.

📍 Te Pou o Mata-Au - Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre
📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 10am–2pm

Come along and admire Struan's stunning craftsmanship. You might just find the perfect piece to take home.