Fall is here and, with the cooler temperatures, comes an influx of farmers markets. We’ve rounded up a comprehensive list of farmers markets across the Valley so you can check out farm fresh foods and homemade wares near you.
Roadrunner Park Farmer’s Market
The Roadrunner Park Farmer’s Market is a weekly Saturday morning market located near Paradise Valley Mall between the 51 Freeway and 36th Street. This market accepts Arizona Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers (AZ FMNP), Double Up Food Bucks Arizona (DUFB), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Hours: Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: 3502 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix
Website: arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com/roadrunner-farmers-mkt
Farmers Market on High Street
The Farmers Market on High Street is a weekly Sunday morning market located in the High Street shopping district at 56th Street and the 101 Freeway.
Hours: Open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Address: 5415 East High Street, Phoenix
Website: highstreetaz.com/farmers-market
Uptown Farmer’s Market
Uptown Farmers Market is a weekly Saturday and Wednesday morning market on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Bethany Home Road, located on the grounds of the North Phoenix Baptist Church. This market accepts DUFB and SNAP. They are currently matching DUFB and SNAP dollar-for-dollar with no limit.
Hours: Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Address: 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Website: uptownmarketaz.com
Quality Arts & Crafts Market
The Quality Arts & Crafts Market by the Neighborhood Artisans Network returns for a fifth season. This monthly market gives visitors the chance to buy textile crafts, artwork, jewelry, jams and more.
Dates and Hours: October 16, November 20, December 4, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19 and April 16 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Address: Southeast corner of Thunderbird Road and 32nd Street, 13623 N 32nd Street, Phoenix
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