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FarmersMarket: Manning – Perth
Whilst I love visiting any Farmers Market, this one is my family’s regular Saturday morning destination. We have been going since it opened its doors on the grounds of Clontarf College, Manning, a few years ago.
You will be hard pressed to find a weekend market that has such a wide selection of produce, services and commitment to local producers. This market is so well frequented by people and their furry friends that the organisers put on friendly staff to help you get a good parking spot and provide information. All you have to do is shop and socialise in the beautiful surrounds.
The stalls are arranged along the perimeter of a long rectangle with seating and the odd stall in the middle.
Furry visitors can go anywhere on a lead and there is even a special eating are reserved for people and their pets. You could even have a snack and a coffee while pooch has a bath :).
Here are just some of the items and services on offer:
- Fresh produce at great prices and that stays fresh all week because it isn’t sitting in transport or a cool room
- Food to eat or take home:
- Gozlemes
- Homemade pasta
- Fresh bread
- Pizza
- French patisserie treats
- Coffee
- Italian food
- German Bratwurst from Elmars
- Spit roasts
- Organic juice bars
- Burgers
- Handmade wood art
- Knife sharpening
- Dog washing
- Leather bags
- Worm farming help and products
- Organic butchers
- Cheese makers and goat dairy products
- Fresh eggs (chicken and goose)
- Honey
- Marinated seafood
- Fishmongers
- Hot sauces
- Olives and other marinated produce
- Plants and seedlings including hard to get native species
- Live entertainment
Here are some details from the website and then some of my photos:
Address:
Clontarf Campus(opposite the Chem Centre)
Curtin University
Map 295 Manning Road, Waterford.Call us on 0417-188-363
Website: http://farmersmarketonmanning.com.au/contact/
Email us at david@farmersmarketonmanning.com.au
Related Links:
- See my other Farmers Markets posts here
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FarmersMarket: Palmyra – Perth
Farmers Markets are not about how long it takes to walk them or the number of stalls. The farmers market in Palmyra, Western Australia, is small compared to others but it has the main requirement for being successful, a community vibe.
I am not a local to the area so when I visited I took a moment to observe the smiles as people welcomed the regulars but also made me feel like I was one too. There is good food, a play area for children and even a special area for our furry friends. Of course there are the essential stalls providing arts and crafts, fresh produce, organic meat and local interest information.
Some details from their website and then some photos :).
PH: 0458 223 664
Web: http://www.westernfarmersmarkets.com.au/
Address: 60 McKimmie Rd, Palmyra WA 6157
Opening Times:Sundays 8:00am – 12pm What
Farm Fresh/Organic/Spray Free fruit and vegetables, cold pressed juice, raw health treats, curry, organic olive oil, seafood, honey, pickles, preserves, organic bread, pastries, cupcakes, eggs, assorted pasta, breakfast burgers, crepes, gozleme, fair-trade coffee, entertainment, cut flowers, native seedlings and much more.
Palmyra Western Farmers Market is a genuine growers market, bringing fresh food direct from the farm gate to you. The person who grew, bred, caught, pickled, smoked or baked the product will be the person you meet at their stall.
Remember
Cash only and BYO shopping bags.
Dogs not permitted in the market areas, but tie them up with their mates at the “Dogs Bar”.
Related Links:
- More posts about Farmers Markets can be seen here
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FarmersMarket: Bunbury – WA
My draw dropped when I visited the Bunbury Farmers Market last weekend for the first time. My wife had to keep pulling me away from one display only to lose me at the next. I love farmer’s markets at the best of times but this place is something else.
This under cover market reminded me of what supermarkets were like when I was growing up, in Perth 20 years ago, but with modern touches. All of the food, 90 percent sourced locally from 150 growers and not cold stored for months, is of exceptional quality but doesn’t feel over processed. They also use that same fresh produce and meat when making their value added products right there on the premises.
Each section is well presented, serviced by very friendly staff and there are kiosks giving out samples and cheerful advice. The service starts in the car-park however with attendants helping you park during busy hours and ends with a cafe (where I got one of the best espressos I have ever had).
Here are some details from the website and then I will show you some of my photos of the visit :).
PH: (08) 9724 2999
Web: https://bunburyfarmersmarket.com.au/
Address: 2 Vittoria Road, Glen Iris, Bunbury, Western Australia 6230
Opening Times:Weekdays 7:30am – 6:30pm Saturdays 7:30am – 5:30pm Sundays 8:30am – 5:30pm Related Links:
- More posts about Farmers Markets can be seen here
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