East Valley Farmer’s Market Guide

There is something cool about going to a farmer’s market and getting to meet the people who produced the food you are consuming.  I also love finding new things to try like homemade energy bars or a fantastic guacamole dip.

Farmer’s markets give you the opportunity to buy produce that is freshly picked at it’s peak in flavor and nutrition.  It’s also a great place to get your kids involved by allowing them to help pick out the items on your list.  Encourage them to ask questions about the food and how it is grown.  When you support your local farmer’s market you are also supporting your community.  So many wonderful things!

Below is a list of farmer’s markets in the East Valley area along with location and day of the week they are held.

OPEN DAILY

Agritopia Open 24 hours/Self Service – Located at 3000 E Ray Road, Gilbert.  Farmstand and food trucks on Wednesdays 4pm-8pm.  Agritopia also has a stand at the Gilbert Farmer’s Market (see below).  Website: thefarmatagritopia.com

Tempe Farmer’s Market Indoor market open Sunday thru Thursday from 8am-11pm and late night on Friday until midnight and Saturday until 1:00am.  Located at 805 S Farmer Ave, Tempe.  Website: tempefarmersmarket.com

SUNDAY

Ahwatukee Farmer’s Market Located at 4700 E Warner Road, Phoenix from 9am-1pm.  Website: arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

MONDAY

Sunbird Market On the second Monday of the month at Sunbird Golf Resort from 10am-2pm.  Stop by and see the vendors with olive oils, honey, fresh produce, breads and more!  Website: sunbirdhoa.com

TUESDAY

ASU Farmer’s Market Next date is 4/21/15 and they continue every other Tuesday from 9am-2pm located at Cady Mall, north of Lemon Street, Tempe.  This market features seasonal produce, specialty food items produced in Arizona and ready-to-eat food and beverages.  Website: eoss.asu.edu/farmersmarket

WEDNESDAY

Gilbert Town Square Twilight Market Open 3:30pm-7pm and located at 1040 S Gilbert Road, Gilbert.  Tip: One transaction can pay for your purchases from all vendors.  How easy is that?!  Website: arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

Ray’s Market – The Barn at Power Ranch 3685 E Autumn Drive, Gilbert 4pm-8pm.  Check out the vendor trucks, homemade goodies, handcrafted soaps and several other vendors.  Website: raysmarket.net

THURSDAY

Super Farm Market at Superstition Farm 4:30pm-7:30pm Located at 3440 S Hawes Road, Mesa.  Bring the kids!  Free admission into the petting zoo during farmer’s market hours.  Try their ice cream while you’re there!  Website: superstitionfarm.com

Chandler Farmer’s Market October -May, 3pm-7pm at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S Arizona Avenue, Chandler.  They also have a craft market the 1st Thursday of each month.  Website: chandlerfarmersmarket.com

Ray’s Market – Augusta Ranch 4pm-7pm at 2401 S Lansing, Mesa – 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month.  Website: raysmarket.net

THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Chick-a-Bee Gardens On-sight farmer’s market on Thursday from 2pm-6pm and Friday from 7:30am-noon.  Located at 17346 E Melody Lane, Gilbert.  Home to over 100 happy free-range chickens and bees to assure the vegetable crops pollinate.   Website: chickabeegardens.com

FRIDAY

Mesa Community Farmer’s Market October-May, 9am-1pm, 263 N Center Street, Mesa.  Easy credit card shopping!  Website: arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

Sun Lakes Farmer’s Market 9am-2pm in front of the Oakwood Clubhouse at 9647 S E J Robson Blvd, Chandler.  Choose from salsa, honey, gourmet popcorn, dog treats and more!  Website: Click Here

SATURDAY

Old Town Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm at 3806 N Brown Avenue, Scottsdale – City parking lot next to the Carriage House.  Pet friendly for your cute four-legged friends!  Website: arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

Ray’s Market – McClintock Fountains Open year round 8am-12:30pm located at 1840 E Warner, Tempe. They often bring in food trucks and have up to 40 regular vendors depending on the season   Website: raysmarket.net

Gilbert Farmer’s Market Located downtown Gilbert by the iconic water tower.  222 N Ash Drive, Gilbert.  Hours are 8am-noon during the Winter months and 7am-11am during the Summer months.  Pet friendly!  My kids love seeing all the fury friends walking around. They also have face painting which my kids make sure to remind me of all the way there.  Come check out the food trucks, iced coffee and amazing fresh produce.  Website: gilbertmarket.com

If you know of a farmer’s market in the East Valley that is not listed here please comment below with location, day and hours of operation.

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Kari