The Whanganui River Traders Market runs on Saturday mornings along the riverfront, with stalls selling locally grown produce, baked goods, crafts, and the work of local artists and artisans. It is a genuine community market rather than a tourist event, well attended by locals.
The Saturday market is the best time to see the city at its most sociable. The riverfront setting, with views across to Durie Hill, is attractive, and the quality of the produce and food stalls is high. Arrive early — the good bread and pastries sell out.