It’s that time of year again – Get there early for the best buys. The Ballarat vintage fair is one of the best regional vintage fairs with great prices. Bring cash as there is no EFTPOS available.

There are still some stalls available – phone 5331 9130 if you’re interested in trading.

What: Vintage-A-Fair, a vintage, retro and designer clothing fair.
When: Saturday 20th September, open 10am to 3.30pm
Where: Brown Hill Hall Humffray St. North, Ballarat
Cost: $2 entry

Coming up soon is the first Strictly Vintage market for the year.

It’s a simple formula – the best vintage in Melbourne, at the best prices. We keep the costs down for the traders which means better prices for the buyers. All in the fabulous Northcote Town Hall, with a tram out the front and a train down the hill. It’s a winning formula and a great day out.

Organised by Take 2 Markets and Circa Vintage. I’ll be bringing a selection of frocks that will all be $50 each, including some great cotton prints and the lovely frock below – plus handbags, hats, shoes and other accessories priced to sell.

What: Strictly Vintage market
When: Sunday 23rd March 10am to 3pm.
Where: Northcote Town Hall, top of Ruckers Hill, High St, Northcote. Tram out the front, Merri and Westgarth train stations near by.
Cost: $5

Strictly Vintage is for vintage fashion & accessories from 1920s to 1980s. NO contemporary fashion. Hope to see you there!

One from the in-box:

“A dear friend of mine has Pompe’s Disease and are forever trying to raise funds for the Association for research. If you could post the below for your following it would be great.”

I love a good cause and this one lets you snaffle great vintage pieces whilst supporting the fight against illness.

What: Pre-loved Clothing Sale
When: Saturday 12th October, 1pm to 5pm
Where: Cheltenham East Community Centre, Follet Road, Cheltenham (Melbourne)
Cost: gold coin entry – free glass of bubbly on arrival!
All funds raised go to The Australian Pompe’s Association.

UPDATE: I originally posted this as Sydney – it’s a Melbourne event, apologies for any confusion.

Can’t wait for this event – the best vintage in Melbourne, at the best prices. All in the fabulous Northcote Town Hall, with a tram out the front and a train down the hill. What could be better?

Organised by Take 2 Markets, Rina tells me that there a few stalls left if you’d like to join the traders – just send her an email and she’ll give you the details. Circa Vintage will be there, bringing a new batch of frocks for your perusal.

What: Strictly Vintage, just great vintage at bargain prices!
When: Saturday August 3rd 10am to 3pm.
Where: Northcote Town Hall, top of Ruckers Hill, High St, Northcote.
Cost: $5

You can see some pics from the last one here.

From the in-box:

The Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market is The Ultimate Subculture Market with over 60 amazing live music culture related stalls extending over 3 levels indoors and outdoors. Fans of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockabilly, Goth, Ska, Metal, Punk, Alt. Country, Swing, Burlesque, Roller Derby and more are all catered for. The market features Rock ‘n’ Roll, Alternative and Vintage Fashion for men, women and children, Jewellery, Accessories, Record’s, CD’s, DVDs , Books, Art, Collectables, Food stalls, a vintage vehicle display, children’s activities, live music, DJs and a whole lot more.

Plus The Rechords will be launching their new single “Don’t Know Much” at the market.

What: Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market
When: 10.30am – 5.30pm, Sunday 2nd December.
Where: Manning Bar and Manning House, University of Sydney.
Cost: gold coin donation
More information: see the Facebook page.

Another from the in-box – it almost seems like all the fun stuff is happening outside of Melbourne at the moment!

The Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market is The Ultimate Subculture Market with over 50 amazing live music culture related stalls extending over 3 levels indoors and outdoors. Fans of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockabilly, Goth, Ska, Metal, Punk, Alt. Country, Swing, Burlesque, Roller Derby and more are all catered for. The market features Rock ‘n’ Roll, Alternative and Vintage Fashion for men, women and children, Jewellery, Accessories, Record’s, CD’s, DVDs , Books, Art, Collectables, Food stalls, a vintage vehicle display, children’s activities, live music, DJs and a whole lot more.

What: Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market
When: 10.30am – 5.30pm, Sunday 12th August.
Where: Manning Bar and Manning House, University of Sydney.
Cost: gold coin donation
More information: see the Facebook page.