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Every few weeks we put out a great blog post to share insightful interviews with many of the makers who take place in our market!

A Day at the Spring Perth Upmarket

Aug. 25, 2020

Spring is in the air! Did you know spring is often known as the seasonal symbol for ongoing hope and renewal? After a long break from physical markets, due to the COVID restrictions on events, our retailers are recharged and renewed. To celebrate spring and a time of harvest, we have created a “Best of the West” theme that showcases the best of what WA has to offer. Come along with family and friends and support local creatives, eat good food to make it an unforgettable spring day! We are sure you will agree that Perth Upmarket is one of the best weekend markets in Perth.

5 Creative Workshops To Get Your Craft On

June 2, 2020

Winter is a great time to start a new craft and we’ve pulled together 5 of our favourite Creative Workshops in Perth to share with you.

Turban Chopsticks Laksa Noodle Soup- The perfect comfort food

May 25, 2020

A rich, fragrant and spicy noodle soup with a Thai twist. Our take on a traditional South East Asia dish that will warm you up this Winter!

Gluten Free Options At Perth Upmarket

May 4, 2020

With more and more people looking for Gluten-free alternatives Perth Upmarket retailers are leading the way in gluten free options for their customers. Whether you are gluten intolerant or coeliac, there is nothing more satisfying than having choices when eating out.

Why do email marketing, and how can you get email addresses?

May 1, 2020

“Start a newsletter” or “collect email addresses” is often advice given to small business owners, but if’s often something people delay because it seems too hard or even a bit pointless. But it’s absolutely not pointless and easier than you think, too – and can make a big difference to your sales!

5 things to consider when setting up your online shop

April 25, 2020

Starting an online shop is an attractive idea – it gives you the chance to be selling your products 24/7, not just on market day. But it’s important to go into setting up an online store with a plan and with a few key things in mind.

Three Easy Ways to Increase Online Sales

April 1, 2020

We’ve been working with the members of our Growth Quarters recently to help them find ways to selling more online in between markets. We found that reducing online shopping cart abandonment is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your sales are on the rise.

Vegan Cheese Cake Recipe By The Natural Food Emporium

Nov. 12, 2019

There are so many clever gourmet food makers at Perth Upmarket. Our gourmet section is a food market on its own. We are loving this Vegan Cheesecake recipe by Upmarket gourmet retailer The Natural Food Emporium. Try it for yourself and let us know what you think.

Perth Christmas Market – Christmas decorations in the making with Robin Wells

Oct. 31, 2019

At each Perth Upmarket we always get to see the fabulous finished pieces created by our very talented retailers but often we don’t have any idea of the blood, sweat and tears that go into creating these designer pieces!

Art Upmarket – Meet the artists

Sept. 24, 2019

With over 60 of WA’s finest artists showcasing their work at Art Upmarket we thought you might like to find out a little more about some of the Art Upmarket Artists.

Meet Some Of Our Art Upmarket Artists

Sept. 24, 2019

With over 60 of WA’s and Perth’s finest artists showcasing their work at Art Upmarket we thought you might like to find out a little more about some of the Art Upmarket Artists.

7 Great Podcasts For Creative Businesses

Sept. 6, 2019

If you’re sewing, painting, knitting or simply making anything else with your hands to sell through your small business, then you’ll know you’ve got lots of time to listen. Why not listen to a podcast which will help your creative business grow or give you a burst of inspiration? – it sounds like perfect multi-tasking.