In the blink of an eye, dining experiences went from tasting menus to curbside pick-up strategies and culinary conversations shifted from Instagram posts to Instacart orders.
However, support for local industries has remained high — and farmers markets remain key players in the farm-to-your-table movement. Thanks to year-round sunshine and growing seasons, Phoenicians and visitors can shop for farm-fresh goods any time of year.
And, just in time for spring, we’re highlighting the best farmers markets in Phoenix for safely picking up local fruits and veggies, bread, coffee beans, cheeses, treats, and a wide variety of other locally made products.
The Downtown PHX Farmers Market brings farm-fresh goods right into the city’s urban heart every Saturday morning. The market supports small farmers and businesses that produce healthy products for the community. Chat with the farmers themselves and discuss what’s growing for the upcoming season, sip on a cup of local joe or grab something ready to eat from one of the participating food trucks. Find this market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Saturdays:
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (May through September)
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (October through April)
14 E. Pierce St., Phoenix
Spend your mornings with the uptown Phoenix community and vendors showcasing more than 200 products, including fresh produce, a variety of food items and handcrafted goods together at the corner of Central Avenue and Bethany Home Road. Details on curbside pick up and refrigerated home delivery, courtesy of Dilandri Family Foods, are available here (preorder deadline is the Wednesday prior). Find this market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Saturdays:
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (May through October)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (November through April)
Wednesdays:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (October through April)
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (May and June)
5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
The Tempe Farmers Market believes that healthy shopping should be available every day, not just once a week. Satisfy your craving for local at this indoor market that features bread, hummus, salsas/sauces, jams/jellies, baked goods (gluten-free and vegan options), tamales, nest-run eggs and nut butters. Go bananas for an organic smoothie, a "more than fair trade," locally roasted coffee, or check out the deli for vegan items, pre-made meals and fresh salads. Find this market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Open daily: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
805 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe
Located in the shadow of downtown Gilbert’s iconic water tower, the Gilbert Farmers Market is open year-round for local shopping. Score a few guilty pleasures along with your basket of farm-fresh produce: Vendors offer hand pies, chocolates and savory nut butters in addition to organic farm goods and grocery. Bring the kids to enjoy food truck fare and face painting. Parking is free and pets are welcome. Find this market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Saturdays:
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (October through March/April)
7 – 11 a.m. (April/May through September)
222 N. Ash St., Gilbert
Located in the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West, this year-round market is operated by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, a nonprofit organization. Each week, more than 30 vendors brings locally grown and made products, including produce, tamales, salsa, pastries, relishes, honey, tea, crafts, natural beauty products, soaps and much more. Find this market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Saturdays: 7 – 10:30 a.m.
25 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 330, Chandler
Stop in for cheese and crackers with a wine tasting, bring your dull knives for their sharpening service, and grab a handy dandy notebook as you discover unique vegetables you may have never heard of. Leave with fresh lemonade that’s squeezed right in front of you, or take home handmade goods from local artists. Find this market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Saturdays: 7 – 11 a.m. (resuming Oct. 3)
3806 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale
Roadrunner Park Farmers Market, located in Paradise Valley near State Route 51 and 36th Street, brings local artisans farmers and other vendors together to showcase fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted items year-round. Find this market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Saturdays:
7 – 11 a.m. (June through September)
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (October through May)
3502 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix
Open since 2004, this market has a very loyal community following, which has allowed it to expand to a year-round operation. In addition to fresh produce, baked goods and to-go snacks, you'll find such ready-to-eat items as jerk chicken sandwiches and burritos here too. So come hungry. Find this market on Facebook for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Sundays:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (October through May)
8 – 11 a.m. (June through September)
4700 E. Warner Road, Phoenix
Momma's Organic Market has most of your grocery needs covered. In addition to a number of veggie vendors, you'll also find meat, poultry and seafood, pasta, local honey, baked goods and many more sellers. Plus a plethora of non-food vendors showcase candles, cutting boards, dog treats and much more. Find this market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor information, additional details and seasonal updates.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
9744 W. Northern Ave., Peoria
Find out more on additional area markets at ArizonaCommunityFarmersMarkets.com.
