Finders Keepers Autumn Winter 2016 Market

Overview

The super-adorable Finders Keepers Markets have been home to Sydney's most creative and quirky designers for more than seven years. The independent hip-fest is returning to their home at Eveleigh's Australian Technology Park for three days this April — just in time for the snuggly season (and Mother's Day).

The biannual, designer-centric, come-one-come-all mini-festival has managed to bridge the gap between local market and exclusive exhibition, creating a space for independent designers to engage with the wider community. You'll be able to nab some marvellous treats difficult to find anywhere else. From bespoke leather goods to bespoke stationery, upcycled journals to upcycled bicycle parts, every stall will be a unique shopping experience that combines innovative design with grassroots feel-goodery.

As usual, there will be live music, a cafe, a bar and thousands of other Sydneysiders celebrating independent art and design. Plus, it's probably the only place you can shop for Mother's Day, upcoming birthdays and your own personal gift to yourself with a glass of wine in hand while downing a Nighthawk Diner mac 'n' cheese burger.

Feeling a little overwhelmed? Finders Keepers are aware this cornucopia of new design can be a little large to navigate. So this year, they've launched their own app, with interactive maps to help you find out more info about stallholders, a personal itinerary tool, and notifications to keep you looped in to what's happening on the day. You can download the app from the App Store or on Google Play.

Finders Keepers will run over three days, on April 29 and 30 and May 1. Opening Friday night from 6pm to 10pm, Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm, entry is just $2 for adults, and free for children under the age of 12. For more information and a full list of designers, visit their website. 

Images: Bec Taylor and Dave Kan.