With Bazaar 2022 just around the corner, we’ve compiled this handy guide of need-to-know tips and tricks to ensure your day at the market is a successful one. Read on and get excited about WA’s favourite Christmas Makers’ Market, which returns to FAC from 2-4 December.
Entry
Entry is $2 per adult, kids under 12 are free (payable by card or cash).
Card payments A-Okay!
Each stallholder, our front gate and all food vendors are fully equipped with card facilities.
Entry is $2 per adult, kids under 12 are free (payable by card or cash).
Cash payments for products can be processed at reception. Fremantle Arts Centre gift vouchers can also be used at reception.
Parking
Please respect our neighbours and don’t park on the residential streets surrounding FAC. Limited free street parking is available on Finnerty, Ord and Vale Streets. Parking is also available at Fremantle Leisure Centre for a small fee.
Alternatively, take public transport. FAC is a short 10-minute walk from Fremantle train station with several bus routes stopping nearby. Head to the Transperth Journey Planner to find your best route.
ACROD Parking
Fremantle Arts Centre has recently added additional bays inside the precinct for ACROD pass holders. Access to these bays are via our top gate entrance off Finnerty Street and is controlled by Security on event days. Please present your ACROD pass to the security guard on the gate and if we have bays available, we will accommodate you.
BYO shopping bag
While some stallholders have bags available upon purchase, it’s a good idea to bring along your own shopping bag to ensure you get all your goodies home safe and sound.
Check the map!
We have large Bazaar maps positioned across the site to help you find what you might be looking for.
Gift Wrapping Available
Want your gifts beautifully wrapped? We can help! Gift wrapping is available by donation – head to our station in the Front Garden.
Search #FACBazaar on Instagram
Search the #FACBazaar hashtag for a sneak peek at all the amazing products you can expect to find at Bazaar and to follow stallholders you love.
We’d also love you to share your Bazaar experience with us. If you take any pics over the weekend be sure to tag us @fremantleartscentre and #FACBazaar.
Meet the makers
There’s nothing better than buying direct from makers and artisans. Take the time to chat with the people who have made the things you’re coveting. They’d love to tell you more about their range and how their products are made.
Food & Drink Offerings
There will be lots of yummy food to choose from to keep your energy up while you shop. Head to the food court area at the rear of the building to find a selection of delicious meals from an array of food vendors and a fully stocked bar (open from 5pm on Friday and 12pm Sat + Sun).
This year’s food vendors include: Little Loaf, La Paleta, Thien Kim Vietnamese, Pak Catering, Bunga Raya and My Gozleme.
We will also have a water station, so bring your refillable water bottle.
Workshops & Activities
Visitors will be able to get in on the making this year, with a range of craft workshops on offer. Adults can create their own Christmas wreath using native Australian flora with talented local florist Ellie Murray-Yong from Dirt Flora, and kids can create six festive clay Christmas ornaments with celebrated ceramicist and tutor Holly O’Meehan. Enrol now to secure your place!
City of Fremantle’s Buster the Fun Bus
Will be in the inner courtyard all weekend
Entertainment
Browsing the stalls will be made even more fun with the addition of live music throughout the weekend, including fun, festive tunes from DJ Pamika and acoustic sets from Willem Lieftink.
Be sure to pop in and check out MARAWAR-AK| From the West – a series of four exhibitions championing the creativity of Western Australian artists.
Leave your doggo at home
We love dogs but they’re not permitted within FAC grounds.
Treat yourself!
Go on, you deserve it.
Bazaar runs 5-9pm Fri 2 Dec and 9-5pm Sat 3 and Sun 4 Dec
