The Bags to Riches market returns on October 4, and stall holders should check the booking page for current availability. At Walter Gors Park in Dee Why, the monthly event turns second-hand goods into something useful again.
That is the charm of it. This is not a polished retail strip. It is a community market with a simple idea and a clear purpose.
Reuse takes the front seat
Council says the market runs on the first Sunday of every month. Stall holders can sell second-hand clothes, toys, sporting gear and household items. They can display stock from a suitcase, container, rug or small table.
That keeps things low-key and practical. It also suits the market’s reuse focus.
The council is clear that the event is for residents, not business traders. In other words, this is a local swap-style market with a community feel. It gives old items another chance. That matters more than people might think.
A Sunday outing with a local feel
The Bags to Riches market is also more than a shopping stop. Council describes it as a great family day out. Visitors can browse, grab a coffee and snack, and listen to live music from local musicians.
That mix gives the event a relaxed mood. It feels easygoing and neighbourly. It also gives locals a reason to linger a little longer.
Council has also asked people to bring reusable water bottles and coffee cups. It is a small ask, but a sensible one. These events work best when the crowd helps keep waste down.
Small stalls, simple setup
For stall holders, the rules are straightforward. Spaces measure 2 by 3 metres. Sellers should arrive between 7.45am and 8.30am. They need to be ready by 9am and trade until 1pm.
The council says parking is available in the open-air car park on Howard Street, opposite the site. Further parking is also available nearby.
Youth stallholders aged 12 to 20 can apply too. Their fee is refunded after attendance, minus the booking fee. That gives younger locals a chance to join in without too much cost.
A market worth keeping on the calendar
The Bags to Riches market works because it stays simple. It gives second-hand goods a second life. It brings people together. And it adds a bit of Sunday rhythm to Dee Why.
That is not flashy. But it is useful. And around here, useful usually lasts.
Published 8-September-2026
