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7 Street Markets Around Perth You Have to Visit This Year
One of the best ways to truly get to know a town or city is by visiting its local street markets. Not only can you find tons of crafts and food representing the city, but you also get to socialize with locals and find out more about the city.
If you’re a tourist visiting Perth for the first time or a local looking for new culinary delights and handcrafted treasures, the street markets are your gateway to getting to know more about Perth!
Not sure which street market to go to first? Here’s a list of the best ones that you shouldn’t miss!
Inglewood Night Markets
Location: Beaufort Street, Inglewood, WA 6052, Australia
Website: https://inglewoodonbeaufort.com/inglewood-night-markets/
Contact details: [email protected]
Operating time: Every Monday until April 29 (will be back in October): 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
When it comes to street markets around Perth, Inglewood Night Markets on Beaufort Street is one of the most anticipated ones. Open every Monday from October to April, the market’s a carnival of food, fun, and flair!
When the street market opens, the street gets filled with various food trucks offering artisan food and delicious cuisine from around the globe! There are also a lot of options for those with dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, nut-free, and dairy-free food.
But Inglewood Night Markets isn’t just about food (although that’s definitely a big part of its charm!). The street market also has licensed dining options where you can enjoy a cold one while listening to some live music from the buskers.
Pro Tip: The market is dog-friendly, so bring your fur buddy for a fun night for everyone in the family!
Summer X Salt Markets
Location: Clarko Reserve, W Coast Dr, Trigg WA 6029, Australia
Website: https://summerxsalt.com/
Contact details: [email protected]
Operating time: January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17, and March 2, 16, & 30, 2024: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Set on the picturesque Clarko Reserve near the beautiful Trigg Beach, Summer X Salt Markets is the best street market to visit on a sunny summer morning! The market has over 200 stalls offering various beach-inspired items, food, and drinks.
Market-goers not only get to buy some awesome finds and try some artisan food, but they can also enjoy a range of events in the market! There are community yogas, pilates, meditation sessions, and even morning swims that they can join in!
The best part about Summer X Salt is that it focuses a lot on sustainability, ensuring it doesn’t ruin the beautiful Clarko Reserve. Not only are they plastic-free and waste-free, but they also offset their carbon emissions by partnering with Carbon Positive Australia.
Pro Tip: Bring some cash! Not all businesses have card facilities, and there are no ATMs available, so it can be quite a hassle if you don’t have cash with you.
Subi Farmers Market
Location: Subiaco Primary School, 271 Bagot Rd, Subiaco WA 6008, Australia
Website: https://subifarmersmarket.com.au/
Contact details: 0406 758 803, [email protected]
Operating time: Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
One of the oldest farmers markets in WA, Subi Farmers Market is well-known among Perth residents. With the freshest produce in the state supplied by local farmers and growers, it’s the best place for Saturday morning grocery shopping!
This street market has stalls for pretty much everything you’ll need for any dish. It has cheese, bread, fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, dairy, spices, condiments, pastries, and so much more.
If you haven’t gotten your breakfast yet, food stalls in the street market offer breakfast meals, gourmet food, and baked goods that you can enjoy in the sitting area. You’ll even be serenaded by a band while enjoying your meal!
Pro Tip: It’s best to arrive before 9 to avoid having to wait for a free parking spot. Though there are plenty of parking spots in the venue, they can get full by 11, so you’ll need to wait for a few minutes before you can park.
Bassendean Markets
Location: Bic Reserve, Bassendean, WA 6054, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bassendeanmarkets/
Contact details: [email protected]
Operating time:
- May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, and September 29, 2024: 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
- October 26, November 29, and December 21, 2024: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Another awesome street market for Perth foodies is Bassendean Markets, just around a 20-minute drive from the CBD. While smaller than other street markets on this list, this gem is still bursting with delicious eats waiting for you to discover.
Aside from food, some of the vendors also offer some crafts that are perfect for gifting. And if you have little ones in tow, they can get their faces painted while exploring the market.
There’s also a nearby park in the street market, so you can have a mini picnic date there with the food you bought from the market! And if you’re lucky, you might even be able to catch films at the Telethon Community Cinemas near Bic Reserve!
Pro Tip: There are no available parking spots in the street market. If you’re bringing your car, head over to Old Perth Road and James Street to find a good parking space.
Scarborough Sunset Markets
Location: 152 The Esplanade, Scarborough, WA 6019, Australia
Website: https://scarboroughsunsetmarkets.com/
Contact details: [email protected]
Operating time:
- Every Thursday until April 25, 2024: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Every Saturday from May 11 to October 26, 2024 (Subject to council approval): 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Very few things in the world are prettier than sunsets, so anything paired with it easily becomes one of the best things in the world, like the Scarborough Sunset Market. It offers people a place to enjoy great food while looking over the sunset!
This street market hosts over 100 food stalls and retailers offering mouthwatering food that will surely make your stay worthwhile. They have Moroccan, Indian, Japanese, and Thai street food, pizzas, tacos, and more!
Thursday and Saturday nights in the market also come with wonderful tunes from guest performers, exciting music from DJs, and a range of beautiful cultural dance shows. It basically has everything you need for a fun night!
Pro Tip: Scarborough Sunset Markets offer SWEAT! Fitness sessions that include HIIT workouts, yoga, pilates, boxing, Fitstop Innaloo, and more. You can join them for free by just filling out their registration form.
Heathcote Sunday Market by Perth Makers Market
Location: Goolugatup Heathcote Reserve, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross, WA 6153, Australia
Distance from Perth CBD: 12 minutes away
Website: http://www.perthmakersmarket.com/
Contact details: +61 435 836 977, [email protected]
Operating time: May 12, September 22, November 3, and December 15, 2024: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
If you love everything handmade, there’s no better place to go than Heathcote Sunday Market in Goolugatup Heathcote Reserve. Open 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, you have plenty of time to browse through the market’s massive inventory.
Every time the street market opens, more than 180 stalls come together to offer visitors a wide selection of premier handmade items. They have something for every type of shopper, from funky jewelry and woodwork to cozy knitted scarves.
If you get tired while exploring the market, there are food stalls and restaurants around the area where you can chill. You can also accompany the kids to the market’s pirate ship playground to make sure they have their share of fun, too!
Pro Tip: Unlike other street markets on this list, you can’t bring your furry friends to Heathcote Sunday Market. The venue, Goolugatup Heathcote Reserve, is a no-dog area, so it’s best to leave the dogs at home.
Kyilla Community Farmers’ Market
Location: Kyilla Park, Clieveden Street &, Union Street, North Perth, WA 6006, Australia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KyillaFarmersMarket/
Contact details: 0413 127 849, [email protected]
Operating time: Saturday: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Open every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Kyilla Community Farmers’ Market offers a diverse range of fresh produce to its shoppers. All its products are sourced from local growers, remaining true to its mission of supporting local businesses.
Beyond the fresh produce they offer, the street market also features a selection of artisanal products, like handcrafted preserves, baked goods, and gourmet cheeses. There are also foods, like barbecues, that you can enjoy while exploring the market.
Make sure to also drop by the flower shops and horticulturists they have on the street market! Who knows, you might come home with not only tasty treats but also a new plant to brighten your home!
Pro Tip: Kyilla Community Farmers’ Market announces its list of vendors a day before it opens on its Instagram, so make sure to check it out to know what to expect!