Farmer's Markets 2007-8
Did you know there are multiple venues around the valley for reaping the rewards of local farmers? There are markets around the valley in which you can find fresh local produce, plus some of the farms are raising organic, or pesticide free, produce. Here are markets for you to try.
The currently active markets are:
Wednesdays
Phoenix: Town & Country Market Camelback Rd. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Season: Ongoing 2021 E.Camelback Rd. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursdays
Phoenix: Wesley Bolin Plaza Framers Market 17th Ave and Washington Street 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Season: January through April
Chandler: Chandler Farmers Market Boston and Arizona Avenue at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fountain Hills: Fountain Hills Nocturnal Farmers Market 16858 Avenue of the Fountains 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Season: January through April Opening Day 2008: January 10 (last day April 4)
Fridays
Mesa Community Market (Just North of University on Center) in Mesa 9am- Noon
Carefree Farmers Market (Corner of easy St. And Ho Hum Way) in Carefree, 9 AM - 1 PM
Saturdays-
Roadrunner Park Market (On Cactus AND 36TH) in Phoenix, 8am - 12 Noon
Phoenix: Farm at South Mountain 6102 S. 32nd Street Season: October through May, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opening Day 2007: October 6
Phoenix: Phoenix Camelback Market 3930 E. Camelback Season: October through early May, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opening Day 2007: October 6
Goodyear: Estrella Lakeside Market Estrella Mountain Ranch, Estrella Pkwy. south of Elliot 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., third Saturday of the month Season: October through May Opening Day 2007: October 20th (last day May 17, 2008)
Market at DC Ranch SE Corner Pima & Thompson Peak Parkway 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opening Day 2007: October 13 (to April 26, 2008). Closed Nov. 17, Dec. 22, Dec. 29.
Sundays-
Phoenix: Ahwatukee Farmers Market Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center (on Warner just West of 48th) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Season: Ongoing, starting September 30, 2007
Upcoming NEW Market openings are as follows:
5th Avenue Farmers Market (Scottsdale) Saturdays, begins Nov. 17, 2007, 10 AM - 2 PM Vendors under market umbrellas will be clustered in between shops in a European bistro like setting. Sponsored By Sunrise Bank of Arizona
5th Avenue Thursday Evening Farmers Market (Scottsdale) Thursdays, begins Nov. 29, 2007, 3PM - 7PM Vendors under market umbrellas will be clustered in between shops in a European bistro like setting. Sponsored By Sunrise Bank of Arizona