DRM TRANSFORMS INTO A FESTIVE EXTRAVAGANZA THIS DECEMBER
Distillery Road Market (DRM) has a spectacular month of festivities ahead with a with a jolly jam-packed line-up of markets, festive-themed events, entertainment and live music this holiday season.
Get into the festive spirit at DRM’s biggest event of the year, with the Eat, Drink and Be Merry Christmas Market on Saturday 7 December from 11am-9pm.
Featuring a massive line-up of more than 100 stalls from local makers, artisans and creators, the annual pop-up Christmas market is the perfect place for presents, gifts and holiday shopping.
Meander the markets and shop a diverse and unique range of stalls offering unique and locally made products, including homemade treats, beauty products, jewellery, plants, pet products, homewares and more.
Ensuring a delightfully good time for all ages, be sure to look out for a special visit Mr & Mrs Claus who will be stopping by to give visitors the opportunity to get a photo underneath the wreath hanging from within the Market Hall, while Santa’s elves roam around spreading Christmas cheer.
Spend the evening at DRM with a free live music line up at the Outdoor Stage featuring local bands Wootton Major, Danny Shamess and Blackline performing back to back from 12-9pm.
Fuel-up and enjoy a bite to eat from one of the onsite food vendors in The F.E.D (food and entertainment district) serving up food from 11am including Sugar Creek Smokehouse, Posadas Mexican Kitchen, Slice It and Wing It or head next door to Perentie Brewing Co. for an award-winning brew or a dish from their kitchen.
For those craving something sweet, head into the market hall for the pop-up dessert alley featuring mobile food vendors serving up ice-cream, fairy floss, iced beverages, decadent brownies, slices and loaded cookies.
Join us at our monthly farmer’s market, Sundays in the Market Hall, when it returns on Sunday 15 December from 8am-1pm.
Showcasing the best local vendors from across South East Queensland, these markets boast a mix of fresh produce growers, small goods, baked treats, spices, preserves, jams and chutneys, artisan makers showcasing jewellery, pet products, children's products, homewares, gift ideas, plants, along with vintage, retro and collectable clothing, fabrics, sewing notions and dress patterns, collectables and much more.
Onsite food and drink vendors will keep you fuelled up with tasty eats and great coffee while you get your pantry back on track with the best local produce.
Entry into the Farmer’s Market and DRM is always free, there’s plenty of free on-site parking and it’s a dog friendly space.
Throughout December, DRM will have free live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s evenings too.
DRM’s multi award-winning brewery, Perentie Brewing Co. is also celebrating its first birthday with four-days of epic celebrations including daily events, live music, prizes, giveaways and giving two lucky winners the chance to win a year’s supply of beer, and also slinging up a limited-edition birthday brew.
The weekly crowd-favourite Quiz Meisters Trivia at DRM will be on throughout December on Thursday’s 5 December, 12 December and 19 December. Free to attend, join us from 6.30pm – 8.30pm for a fun week night out.
Shop from rare collectables to geeky merch at The Collectors Market - Christmas Edition event on Saturday 30 November to Sunday 1 December, from 9am to 4pm. This event is ticketed.
The annual BrisStyle Christmas Village Market returns to DRM on Saturday 14 December from 12pm-6pm. Wander through rows of beautiful artisan stalls, offering a unique range of high-quality treasures from handmade ceramics and jewellery to exquisite home décor, artwork, and other unique finds you won’t see anywhere else.
Signing of DRM’s 2024 market and event roster is the XMAS Quibble Market Preloved Fashion on Saturday 21 December from 1pm-5pm. Enjoy an afternoon of thrifting from dozens of pre-loved and vintage clothes stalls. Entry is $2 and free for children.
With over 600 car parks, easy access on and off the M1 Motorway, situated in southeast Queensland’s thriving growth corridor, midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast at 124 Distillery Road, Eagleby.
Stay tuned for the 2025 events calendar – DRM has massive year planned!
For more information, go to: www.drm.market
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