Melburnians rejoice! The epic three day event that is The Finders Keepers markets, which features over 250 independent art and design stalls, is happening this weekend at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, and you'll be sure to find a tonne of beautifully created items from awesome local designers and makers there, plus items from some super talented favourites from around Australia.

Of course, all that shopping for amazingly designed items can be thirsty work, so you'll be pleased to know that Charlie's bar will be offering up crisp ales, while the coffee-fiends can count on Ned’s Pies & Specialty Coffee, along with market regulars Seven Seeds, to provide a hearty caffeine fix.

Visitors to the market will be able to purchase produce from the likes of Adobo Kitchen, Chai Addict, Fine & Dandy Teahouse, KOJA Health, Mörk Chocolate, Offaly Good Food, Pana Chocolate, and Tea Garden Co (amongst many others), and there'll be a huge selection of things to eat from stalls and food trucks including Happy Camper Pizza, Miss Fleur, Rice and Dice, Sliders on Tyres, The Vegan Collective and Trailer Made.

Plus over the weekend there'll be a number of DJs and bands performing including Swim Team, Bridget Hustwaite, Rachel Heart, John Flanagan, The Weeping Willows, and TJ Patrick - so all in all, this year's Finders Keepers market looks set to keep you fed, entertained, and absolutely stocked in craft and design gifts for the next year or more.

Oh, and did we mention that the cost of admission is just $2? And kids under 12 get free entry? Yup, this is the perfect weekend activity for the whole family.

Here's all the essential info you need to know.

WHEN:
Friday 14th July 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 15th July 10am - 6pm
Sunday 16th July 10am - 5pm

WHERE:
The Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC
(Plus additional entry at Rathdowne Street)

Additional details are available on the Finders Keepers website. See youthere!