How To Find Your Local Farmers’ Markets
I love a good Farmers’ Market!
They are full of fresh, delicious produce, tasty treats, and fresh air. We are pretty lucky here in Perth to have quite a list of markets to choose from. They are really starting to become the preferred way to shop. And, why wouldn’t they!?!
I love that you get to speak with people who actually have some connection to the food you are purchasing, and that my kids get to enjoy taste tests as we go around. I also love the feeling that you are a little closer to nature, rather than shopping under the harsh supermarket lights and looking at all the food in neat little packages.
I have also found that buying from the Farmers’ Markets is a lot cheaper than the supermarket, although it can take a couple of attempts to know what to buy from whom.
For example, I was able to purchase the following:
This haul includes:
1/4 pumpkin
3 sweet potatoes
12 flat mushrooms
1 super size zucchini
1 bunch asparagus
1 bag of the reddest tomatoes I have seen in ages
1 bag carrots
3 red onions
ginger knob
2 avocado
1 red chilli
1 spray free bunch of kale
1 spray free broccoli
1 spray free cauliflower
1 mango
4 Nashi pears
6 broad bean pods
2 super sized leeks
9 bananas
1 bunch celery!!
Total cost: $44.50
The equivalent purchase from a larger supermarket chain was $61.80, although I will note that spray-free options were not available at the supermarket, and the size/quality of the produce did not seem equivalent which suggests the saving is underestimated.
You will also find produce you may not have seen before (like these purple cauliflower) which can help encourage kids to get involved, and to eat it when you pop it on their plate. #winning.
Find Your Local Farmers Market
I have listed below the Farmers’ Markets that are operating around Perth, however, if you are located in a different state or further away from the metro area, you can visit the Farmers’ Market Website to find a market close to you.
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Perth Farmers’ Markets
Saturdays
Perth City Farm
Perth City Farm, East Perth
Every Saturday: 8am-12pm
Kyilla Community Farmers Market
Kyilla Park, North Perth
Every Saturday: 8am-11.30am
Subiaco Farmers Market
Subiaco Primary School, Subiaco
Every Saturday: 8am-12pm
Mount Claremont Farmers Market
Mount Claremont Primary School, Mount Claremont
Every Saturday: 7.30am-11.30am
Joondalup Growers Market
South Central Park, Joondalup
Every Saturday: 8am-12pm
The Farmers Market On Manning
Clontarf Campus, Waterford
Every Saturday: 7.30am-12.30pm
Northam Farmers Markets
Village Green, Northam
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
Moore River Region Farmers Market
King Drive, Woodbridge
Every Saturday: 8am-11.30am
Bindoon Farmers Market
Clune Park, Bindoon
Every 4th Saturday: 8.30am-12.30pm
Poynter Farmers Market
Poynter Primary School, Duncraig
Fortnightly Saturday: 9am-12pm
Sundays
Perth Home Grown
Murray Street Mall, Perth City
Every Sunday: 11am-4pm
Vic Park Farmers Market
John Macmillan Park, East Vic Park
Every Sunday: 8am-12pm
Stirling Farmers Markets
Council Carpark, Stirling
Every Sunday: 7.30am-11.30am
Yanchep Monthly Markets
Yanchep Sports Club, Yanchep
9am-12pm
Growers Green Farmers Market
South Fremantle Senior High, Beaconsfield
Every Sunday: 8am-12pm
Palmyra Western Farmers Market
Palmyra Primary School, Palmyra
Every Sunday: 8am-12pm
Midland Farmers Market
Great Northern Highway, Midland
Every Sunday: 7am-12pm
Kalamunda Farmers Market
Central Mall, Kalamunda
Every Sunday: 8am-12pm
