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Markets
Do you want to enjoy delicious, fresh foods, support the local economy and maybe save yourself a little money along the way? If that sounds like you, then you should head to a farmers market in Perth.
Living in Perth means you’re lucky enough to have lots of markets nearby to choose from. Before you grab your wallet and head out the door, below are a few tips about how to maximise your shopping experience as well as a list of where and when to find farmers markets in and around Perth.
This section of Perth Walkabout is dedicated to exploring the various markets in and around Perth.
Everyone loves the buzz of markets. Explore the markets in Perth to purchase fresh local produce, to pick up a bargain for yourself or a gift for a friend, to enjoy tasty treats at your favourite stall, or to source the best market for your weekly groceries.
They say that you shouldn’t go shopping for food when you are hungry. In the case of the Fremantle Markets, this should be don’t go shopping there if you are even a tad peckish. And I was doing so well too.
The Call of Swansea Street Markets
If you don't live in this neck of the woods, the Swansea Markets may be a foreign name to you. The popular Swansea Markets is the place where locals in East Victoria Park and Carlisle flock to for their local weekly shopping. With its ebb and flow of customers throughout the day, all in all it's a very busy place. The suburb of East Victoria Park is approximately 7 kms from the Perth CBD.
Wondering what to do this Sunday morning? How about a visit to Canning Vale Markets? Held at Market City every Sunday from 7am to 1pm, this swap meet is a great place to pick up a bargain or two.
It’s $1.10 per adult to get in (55c for kids and concession card holders), and a crossing attendant even guides you across a narrow road to the warehouse area where the market takes place. The casual atmosphere of Canning Vale Markets invites curious individuals and families alike, and I’m impressed at how much can actually be packed into what appears to be a compact space.
