One of the best ways to reduce our environmental impact and connect to our community is to shop locally – so grab your reusable bags and check out some of the best farmer’s markets Perth has on offer. The tasty treats on offer certainly don’t hurt…
Subi Farmers Markets
With a balanced mix of food stalls, fresh produce, artisanal goods and handcrafted wares, Subi Farmers Market is the perfect entry point for farmers markets newbies. Level up your breakfast game with Batter Up Taiyaki, a Los Amigos breakfast burrito, Tom the Greek’s spanakopita or even a sweet treat from Louis Boeglin Pâtisserie. Peruse some of the finest fruits, veg and artisanal products our state has to offer for your Saturday night dinner party, while Loafers Artisan, the Woodfired Baker and Wild Bakery will hook you up with all of your baked good needs.
Subiaco Primary School, 271 Bagot Road, Subiaco
8:00am-12:00pm Saturday mornings
Kyilla Community Farmers Market
Started by the Kyilla Primary School’s P&C Association as a community engagement initiative, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to Kyilla’s selection of fresh produce – not to mention their tempting breakfast options! And if you’re looking for something a bit stronger on a Saturday morning (hair of the dog, perhaps?) you’ll have to find Old Young’s stall – an award-winning botanical gin distilled in the Swan Valley.
Kyilla Park, Clieveden Street, North Perth
8:00am-11:30am Saturday mornings
Fremantle Farmers Market
Freo Farmers Market has one of the best selections of food vendors of any market that venture to just about every corner of the globe. Latin, Egyptian, Greek, Japanese, Persian, Turkish, Vietnamese… the list goes on! Check out their Facebook for a full weekly vendor list, but whatever you do, make sure you go with an empty stomach. Plus, there’s of course plenty of amazing fresh produce that will have your fridge and pantry well stocked for the week.
Fremantle College, 79 Lefroy Road, Beaconsfield
8:00am-12:00pm Sunday mornings
Perth City Farm Farmers Market
Organic and biodynamic is the name of the game at Perth City Farm, with a selection of amazing local producers that includes their own volunteer-run stall, selling both plants and vegetables harvested on-site. Now THAT is local! Plus, if you’re looking to learn some skills that are good for you and the environment, check out the Perth City Farm roster of workshops; upcoming highlights include miso, tofu and tempeh making, crochet and sourdough bread making.
Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth
Winter hours 8:00am-12:00pm Saturday mornings
Kalamunda Farmers Market
Looking to get out of the big smoke? Running for over ten years, Kalamunda Farmers Market has a positively heaving roster of stalls dedicated to fresh produce, and dozens of local artisans selling everything from soap to spices and everything in between. A true village vibe, this market is particularly family friendly, with a bouncy castle, face painters and live entertainment to keep the kids entertained.
Central Mall, Kalamunda
8:00am – 12:00pm Sunday mornings
Perth Home Grown
Inner city (and I mean, as inner city as you can get) dwellers need not travel far to get their weekend market fix. Perth Home Grown features not just fresh produce, but heaps of locally made, sustainability focused gifts, homewares and art, as well as food vendors from the CBD and surrounds. An added bonus? Weekend party animals won’t need to set an alarm, this market goes til 4!
Murray Street Mall, Perth
11:00am-4:00pm Sundays
Mount Claremont Farmers Market
One of the longest running community markets in Perth, Mount Claremont Farmers’ Market has a diverse group of stallholders that will be sure to please any market aficionado. Organic, farmer-direct produce, artisan bakers, unique local producers, not to mention clothing, homewares and cleaning supplies are just the start. They run rain, hail or shine, so why not pop by and stock up with something special for the weekend?
Mount Claremont Primary School, 103 Alfred Road, Mount Claremont
7:30am-11:30am Saturday mornings
Farmers Market On Manning
Nestled under the trees of George Burnett Park, Manning’s Farmers Market is practically overflowing with goodies. Local organic and biodynamic fruit and veg, local meat and seafood, local eggs, local food trucks and stalls, local small goods, locally grown flowers… it’s really all about local! Our must-visit? A freshly baked scone from Scone Crazy, straight out of the oven and perfect for warming up those cool mornings.
The George Burnett Park, corner of Manning Road and Elderfield Road, Karawara
7:30am-12:30pm Saturday mornings
Kingsway Markets
You can’t help but feel the community vibes at Kingsway Markets. Taking place every Saturday, the small-but-mighty market features plenty of local food and craft producers, as well as live music, knife sharpening, and heaps of kids activities to keep them busy all morning. We can’t walk past without picking up some Little Dutchies, and some Teka Flowers always brighten our day.
34 Bellerive Boulevard, Madeley
8:00am-12:00pm Saturdays
Poynter Farmers Market
Run by the Poynter Primary School’s P&C, Poynter Farmers Market is another market all about local, community spirit. All the proceeds from running the market go back into the school, helping provide educational aids to students as well as supporting local artisans and growers. Make sure to check out local bee habitats for your garden made by Battsenby’s Wildlife, plus some local honey from local sustainable bee keepers Boy & Bee.
Poynter Primary School, Poynter Drive, Duncraig
9:00am-12:00pm Saturdays, fortnightly
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Header image: Subiaco Farmers Market