Kalamunda Artisan Market
A Rotary-run monthly market since 2000 that's generated more than $2 million for the local Kalamunda community.
About this market
Kalamunda Artisan Market has operated in the Kalamunda town site since 2000, and in that time it's become one of Perth's premier tourist destinations for genuine local makers and growers. What sets it apart from most artisan markets is exactly where the money goes: owned and operated by the Rotary Club of Kalamunda, it's generated in excess of $2 million for the local community since it began.
A market that's returned $2 million to its own town
More than 130 talented makers and growers from around Western Australia gather here in one convenient monthly location, a scale that reflects both the market's longevity and the trust it's built with local artisans over more than two decades. That two-million-dollar community return is a genuinely rare figure for a monthly market of this size, and it comes entirely from Rotary's not-for-profit structure rather than a corporate sponsor.
Market at a glance
Reviewers describe genuinely enjoyable browsing among local products and food options, though some long-time visitors note the market has occasionally been cancelled at short notice, with a few suggesting the official website could keep its schedule information more current.
Kalamunda Artisan Market has generated more than $2 million for its local community since 2000, entirely because it's run by Rotary Kalamunda as a not-for-profit rather than a commercial market operator.
Good to know before you go
Being monthly, on the first Saturday only, means checking the official calendar or Facebook page before a visit is worth doing, especially given a handful of reviewer reports of last-minute cancellations. Visiting as a tourist is genuinely worthwhile even for a one-off trip, given the concentration of WA makers in one place. If the date does not work, the same Central Mall carries the Kalamunda Night Market on selected Friday evenings from 5pm to 9pm, a completely different market run by the local chamber of commerce.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Kalamunda Artisan Market held?
- The first Saturday of each month, from 8.30am to 2pm, in Kalamunda's Central Mall.
- How much has the market raised for the community?
- Since its inception in 2000, Kalamunda Artisan Market has generated in excess of $2 million, all of which has gone back into the local community through Rotary Kalamunda.
- Who runs it?
- The Rotary Club of Kalamunda owns and operates the market, with all profits directed to charitable causes rather than private business interests.