With over 375 markets held and now in its 8th year of continuous operation,
a car park in the the heart of Albany Western Australia is miraculously transformed EVERY SATURDAY into a busy thriving market place
- local producers bring their fresh, seasonal product and sell direct to locals and tourists.
An established top spot to shop for the day to day and for the unexpected and unusual!
The quality and range of product EVERY week is enormous - not only every imaginable type of fruit and vegetables and salad vegetables, but also Organic Beef and Lamb; Venison; Capretto; Free Range Chicken;
Fish, Seafood, Honey, Bread, Yoghurt, Soft Cheeses, Milk, Cream
and Ice-creams, Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Jams, Preserves and Fresh Flowers together with a complementary selection of Organic and Bio Dynamic
grown vegetables and much much more .
The growers themselves sell their produce at the Albany Farmers Market and delight in passing on the provenance of their product, together with helpful tips and recipes.
Many locals now rely on the markets for their major weekly shop because of the comprehensive range and sustained quality of produce, enjoying the wonderful interaction with the producers, whilst at the same time enjoying the camaraderie and delight of catching up with old friends!
Visitors enjoy an opportunity to see, sample and buy produce that is truly local.
A real Great Southern TASTE experience EVERY WEEK!
APPLES this week PINK LADY SPLENDOR BRAEBURN GOLDEN DELICIOUS JONAGOLD ROYAL GALA at BRIDGARTS ORCHARD
AVOCADOS still available POTATOES PUMPKIN
together with a full range of quality locally grown vegetables, fruits, honey, milk, cream, yoghurts, soft cheese, bread, beef, lamb, liliums together with the full range of market produce.
Visit the What's New Page and see all the market choices this week!
Visit our NEWSLETTER page and register for Regular email updates of new produce in the Market as it comes into Season!
2008 saw the ALBANY FARMERS MARKET receive National and State recognition
In May, the market was the inaugural recipient from VOGUE ENTERTAINING + TRAVEL

"OUTSTANDING FARMERS MARKET"
In November the market was the inaugural recipient from WA Food and Beverage Industry

" SERVICE to INDUSTRY"
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Here's a real winter warmer and an opportunity to use up those old potatoes, left over cooked chiken and team them up with Fresh Avocado to make a real hearty meal
ALMONDINE SOUP

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A recent visitor to the market has posted a short vidoe clip on YOU TUBE
Click on the image below which will take you directly to YOU TUBE and experience the ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

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VISITING THE ALBANY
FARMERS MARKET
AN EVEN BIGGER MUST
FOR LOCALS & VISITORS!
All the farmers who are members of the ALBANY FARMERS MARKET care about the environment and their farming practices.
The following statement has been agreed upon by all members and reflects their commitment and acknowledges their responsibilities
ALBANY FARMERS MARKET ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
As farmers and producers of the Great Southern we are conscious that we have environmental obligations and responsibilities.
To this end we ask that our members manage their properties and businesses in a sustainable manner following best practice guidelines available for their industry encompassing these principles.
1) Recognise environmental management procedures including flora and fauna conservation
2) Manage soil and soil nutrition responsibly
3) Use water efficiently and wisely
4) Manage pest and disease using industry standards
5) Minimal use of chemicals
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The ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
acknowledges the support of the
Great Southern Development Commission
and their contribution to the cost of relocating the market
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