City of Stirling’s market scene heats up as local favourites return with warmer weather
The City of Stirling’s market scene is heating up, with all seven of the City’s wards getting a piece of the action as local favourites return with the warmer weather.
The City of Stirling’s market scene is heating up, with all seven of the City’s wards getting a piece of the action as local favourites return with the warmer weather.
Most of the community markets across the City of Stirling are run by community volunteers, and the City is a proud to support many of them through grants and in-kind contributions.
The Summer X Salt Markets are back at Clarko Reserve in Trigg from 8.00am - 1.00pm on the first and third Saturday of the month, promoting sustainability and a coastal lifestyle. In addition to live music and plenty of stalls to browse, the Summer X Salt Markets feature sunrise swims, beach clean-ups, yoga and other free wellness activities.
The Inglewood Monday Night Markets returned to the Inglewood Town Square on Beaufort Street this week, with a focus on great food and great company. Run by Inglewood on Beaufort from 6.00 - 9.00pm, the Inglewood Monday Night Markets are zero-waste and dog-friendly.
The Down to Earth Upcycle Market in Osborne Park, run by Love Our Main Street, is starting up again next week on 27 October. Another dog-friendly event, the monthly market is held in the Main Street Piazza from 9.00am - 12 noon on a Sunday, with a vintage and preloved theme.
Stirling Street Food returned for their 2024-25 season earlier this month, bringing food truck events to Yokine, Innaloo, Balcatta and Carine from 5.00pm - 8.30pm on Saturdays.
The final instalment of the winter season of the Scarborough Sunset Markets will run from 3.00pm - 8.00pm on Saturday 26 October near the clocktower in the iconic Scarborough Beach precinct.
Presented by the Scarborough Beach Association, the markets will switch over to 5.00pm - 9.00pm on Thursdays in November as the weather heats up.
The Inglewood Upmarket launched its spring season in September, running from 9.00am - 1.00pm on the second Saturday of each month at Inglewood Town Square. The Inglewood Upmarket features more than 50 stalls selling upcycled clothing, homewares, locally made artwork and more.
The Mirrabooka Friday Markets, formerly known as the Balga Friday Markets, are held from 7.00am - 12 noon at Mirrabooka Regional Open Space. The volunteer-run markets have been part of the Balga Ward community for well over 40 years.
The Stirling Farmers Market, an initiative of the Rotary Club of Karrinyup, is held in the carpark of the City’s Administration Centre from 7.30am - 11.30am on Sunday mornings.
Mayor Mark Irwin encouraged everyone to get to a local market and enjoy the atmosphere and community connection.
“We have markets all over the City of Stirling now and it's fantastic to see that growth because they bring the community together,” Mayor Irwin said.
“There’s so much that keeps us looking at our screens these days, and I think people enjoy getting out of the house and being in a vibrant community setting like a market.
“Many of these markets promote a more sustainable lifestyle, and they can play a key role in activating public spaces that might be underused.
“Another big benefit is that when you’re shopping at these markets, you’re buying local and you’re supporting local growers and businesses.”
The City is supporting a range of community markets and other initiatives in 2024/25 through its Community Grants Program.
To find out more about events across the City, visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/events.
