Best Farmer’s Markets Near Phoenix

It’s easy to get caught up in shopping in the supermarket, but there’s an attractive simplicity that comes from going to a local farmers’ market instead. What’s more, you get the chance to support your community and local businesses — keeping the Arizona economy mighty. So what are you waiting for? Whether you want to grab produce, a coffee, a pastry, or a gift for a friend, go to one of the best farmer’s markets near Phoenix and see what’s in it for you!

Downtown Mesa Farmers’ Market

1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

Featuring local organic produce, coffee and cookies, and even art vendors, Downtown Mesa is one of the first places people turn when looking for a farmers’ market with diverse choices and consistent hours. Downtown Mesa Farmers’ Market pops up every Saturday from 8 in the morning to noon, and whether you’ve got a sweet tooth or need to do some grocery shopping, there’s going to be a lot of things worth grabbing here!

Clark Park Farmers’ Market

1730 S Roosevelt St, Tempe, AZ 85281

This hot spot for Tempe veggies takes place at Clark Park, where a public pool has become a community garden with an active, bustling list of Valley staples, be they fruits and vegetables or handmade artisan goods. Clark Park also offers a produce subscription service through their vendors, so if you want to be sure of what you’re getting weekly or monthly, you can set up your own plan now — or just show up early every Tuesday night!

Downtown Phoenix Farmers’ Market

721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Whether you’re looking to support local farmers, get some ready-to-eat meals or sweets from talented vendors, or buy a gift from one of the many artisan jewelry stands, there’s a reason you stepped into the Downtown Phoenix Farmers’ Market. You can treat yourself or treat someone else with one of the many amazing things you’ll find on Saturday mornings, and all you have to do is show up! Don’t forget to try some of the gluten-free or vegan vendors that show up throughout the month.

Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market

3806 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

In Old Town Scottsdale, you can spend a few hours each Saturday at a food-and-farm only extravaganza — a place filled with natural pork, free-range eggs, cheese, freshly baked artisan breads, jams, tamales, and tons of other delectable offerings from local food producers and growers in the area! With more than 100 local food providers, this family-friendly (and pet-friendly) market accepts SNAP and other aid programs to make this event easy for anyone and everyone to enjoy!

Uptown Farmers’ Market

5757 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

You can always find farmer’s markets on the weekend, and that’s true of Uptown as well — but what you may not know is that Wednesday is a great day for shopping locally as well! Uptown opens twice a week for nearly 200 Arizona producers, and you can enjoy it safely, to boot: just order online so you can do curbside pickup or at-home delivery and keep your family safe!

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