Baker's Exchange

Overview

What's better than a sweet weekend treat? A whole marketplace filled with locally made baked goods. And that's exactly what's happening at the Baker's Exchange, which will see the city's top pastry, bread and cake maestros descend on three Melbourne locations for a series of tasty weekends this July.

After a two-year hiatus, Hank Marvin Market's roving bake market returns to Melbourne this winter, hitting Moorabbin's Kingston City Hall on July 6 and 7, Woolstore + Co in North Melbourne on July 13 and 14, and Ripponlea Primary School on July 20 and 21.

It's pulling together a freshly baked lineup featuring some of the city's best-loved local bakers, including 5 & Dime, Violet & Zaza, N'Cannoulou, Cobb Lane Bakery and Butter Mafia. Get ready to sink your teeth into innovative treats like The Hamptons Bakery's scrambled egg, porcini and truffle breakfast doughnut, and the oozy, raclette-filled roll from Swiss Made.

Of course, you'll also find plenty of classic creations, from oven-fresh sourdough breads to gluten-free doughnuts and perfectly chewy cookies. There'll be face-painting and kids' fun for the littlies, while grown-ups can match their eats to fresh juices, Hallelujah Coffee and maybe even a glass or two of bubbly.

Entry is $2, with proceeds going to charity.

Baker's Exchange is open from 9am–1pm and heading to Kingston City Hall, 979–985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin from July 6–7; Woolstore + Co, 64 Sutton Street, North Melbourne, from July 13–14; and Ripponlea Primary School, 25 Carrington Grove, St Kilda East, from July 20–21.

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