Blak Markets 2017

Overview

Spend a day immersed in Aboriginal culture and wander around the usually tour-only Bare Island at the latest edition of Blak Markets. This single-day festival returns for its next instalment on Sunday, August 6, which will feature the works of Indigenous artists, designers and small businesses. Here, you'll find a variety of handcrafted items, alongside homemade baked goods showcasing Indigenous flavours and ingredients.

The lively markets will take over the island from 10am — officially kicking off at 11am with a traditional welcome to country and a smoking ceremony.

After that, you'll be treated to a cornucopia of bush tucker, dance and cultural performances. Among the stalls, there'll be a plethora of Aboriginal art and design, as well as jewellery, woodwork, woven goods — plus, Indigenous treats and spices to trial or take home. And, you can opt to get hands-on by signing up to the weaving workshop that'll run throughout the day.

Access to Bare Island is usually restricted to tour groups, so this is also a special opportunity to wander around freely while supporting a great cause, shopping ethically and learning from Indigenous creators and sellers. Admission for adults sits at the low price of $2.50.

And if you don't mind the cooler weather, take your snorkel — we reckon it's one of the prettiest underwater spots in Sydney.