Life FM’s Op till You Drop Community Market draws huge crowd in Adelaide

Life FM in Adelaide provided Adelaide shoppers with a large gathering of best-known and unique community op-shops and vintage resellers from across SA for its second Op till You Drop Community Market on Saturday 18th April, and it was again met with a huge turn out.

Over two thousand locals “opped till they dropped” at the stunning Flour Shed at Harts Mill in historic Port Adelaide, supporting many local charity organsations - including Vinnies, Red Cross, Elcies (Lutheran Care), Worn Again (part of City Light Cares), Second Chances, Treasured Op Shop (part of Clover crest Baptist Church), Nu4U Op Shop (part of Seeds Church), St Paul’s Anglican Church Op Shop and Henley Op Shop - as well as Life FM in its fundraising as a NFP community radio station.

The concept of the market was born from a desire to bring all corners of the community together to support the financial needs of the charities that help thousands every year, and for Life FM - which prides itself on sharing positive, uplifting content across the airwaves - to facilitate the project. Cost of living and sustainability pressures on individuals are crucial in 2026, and a family-friendly style of market with food, coffee, local music and a kids’ play area including face painting and a Kinder Gym SA installation, plus the largest selection of op-shop vendors and sustainable resellers all in the one undercover location for one day only, was met with joy as an affordable family day out that Life FM was excited to bless the community with.

"Life FM is a community-funded station on a mission to spread hope throughout Adelaide. We're proud to be involved in a range of community projects and partnerships year-round, including initiatives like Life FM's Lunchbox Legends (https://radioinfo.com.au/news/life-fms-lunch-box-legends-smashes-2026-goal/)and Buddy Blankets (https://radiotoday.com.au/life-fm-listeners-turn-chip-packets-into-lifesaving-buddy-blankets/) campaigns," says Life FM Operations and Fundraising Manager Lorrene McClymont.

“Our team is deeply passionate about reaching those who may be struggling, offering encouragement, and providing a fresh, uplifting perspective through everything we do.”

“With the rising cost of living and a growing interest in sustainability, recycling, and making every dollar go further, we wanted to create a space that makes thrifting and vintage purchasing more accessible and fun.

A handful of second hand and vintage resellers were also present on April 18th, including Sought After Seconds, Rebels Relix Wear-Haus, Little Chicken’s Vintage, A Little Bit Nostalgic and Vintage Fox.

The next Life FM Op till You Drop Community Market will take place at Harts Mill on Saturday 19th September. Whilst most vendor spaces have been filled, a small amount of space still remains for local op-shop and vintage resellers to apply to take part.

To take part in the September event and for all media enquiries, please contact Mary-Anne (Maz) Maio, Fundraising Events Manager – Life FM: Ph: 8444 5412 E-mail: maz@mylifefm.com.