Farmers markets are an excellent way to support local growers while shopping small. By default, they’re are known for having the best locally grown fruits and vegetables, yet the best markets include much more.
There are a handful of farmers markets in Arizona that have fresh juice stands, prepared food that rivals restaurants, locally made jewelry, artisanal goods, fresh breads, interactive activities, and plants for your home garden. Some markets even have dedicated booths for the kiddos to make arts and crafts!
Many year-round markets have specific summer hours or indoor locations to accommodate the high heat. There are also specialty night markets that only happen during the summer months, as well as novel once-a-month additions that enhance the overall market experience.
Here are 12 fun summer farmers markets in Arizona where you can find fun, community, and your next favorite item beyond produce.
North
Cooler temps, mountain towns, historic routes, wellness routines, and a farmer who grows his own coffee beans are part of what make northern Arizona summer markets so much fun.
Flagstaff
Where: Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave.
When: Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October
This seasonal open-air market offers so much more than farmers’ goods. At the Flagstaff Community Market, you can show up and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee with the neighbors before exploring the offerings of homemade salsa, popsicles with locally-inspired flavors, fresh juices, and various baked goods. If you get hungry while shopping, stop at the tamales stand and enjoy some delectable masa before heading home with the haul. Pro tip: order extra tamales to take home and eat throughout the week.
Please note that only identifiable service animals are allowed at this market.
Prescott
Where: Miller Valley parking lot, 900 Iron Springs Road
When: Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., April through October
International cuisine, jewelry, chaparral salves, an apothecary, multiple coffee stands, freeze-dried goodies, lavender, baked goods, and homemade breads are just some of what is available at the large and lively Saturday Prescott market at Dignity Health. Sure, there are plenty of produce vendors since Prescott is in the heart of an agricultural valley, but this market is anything but monochromatic in its offerings. Honey, mushrooms, knife sharpening, and even a coffee vendor who spends half of his time farming in El Salvador to grow his own direct-trade beans make this market a must for anyone within the area.
Sedona
Where: Wells Fargo parking lot, 2201 W. State Route 89A
When: Sundays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June through October
Start the day with a chair massage, then stop by the U of A Master Gardeners booth for some free advice before shopping for baked breads, grass-fed meats, gluten-free Italian cuisine, and more at the Sunday Sedona market. You can also find locally made CBD tinctures, kombucha, sauerkraut, various supplements, essential oils, and even natural-based shampoo and body care. If you’re looking for some guilty pleasures, there’s no need to leave the wellness market, as you can also find jams, jellies, and cinnamon rolls here, too! This seasonal market isn’t huge, but it sure packs a punch in variety.
Kingman
Where: 102 E. Beale Street
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or last one out), March through October
The original Kingman Farmers Market at Thunder-Rode happens weekly in the heart of downtown Kingman and is fully nonprofit. It’s free to attend, and vendors can also join without paying a pesky booth fee. That translates to a great deal of variety not only in produce but also in handmade goods, treats, and unique treasures. The vendor list does tend to shift, so be prepared to check this weekly gathering out regularly to find your own newest prized possession. When you’re done at the market, get your kicks on Route 66 and explore more of what downtown has to offer—between the market and the town, you’ll discover a treasure hunt you never knew existed.
Central
Living in the same region as the state’s capital has its perks, but it is the fringe towns that have the most standout summer shindigs.
Globe
Where: Globe Veterans Memorial Park, 150 N. Pine St.
When: Saturdays 8 to 11 a.m., May through September
The Globe-Miami farmers market is quaint, intimate, and full of local flavor. Located at a municipal building with a train park attached, this family-friendly market is actually lighter on produce than it is on anything else. While there are iconically large heads of garlic for sale from Farmageddon, patrons can expect to find multiple plant stands offering starts and trees, goat milk body products, essential oils, jams and jellies, fresh bread, bird baths, and other various homemaking goodies. This market has extended its season in 2026, opening a month earlier than in years past to cater to the needs of the area that is otherwise fairly isolated. The variety in such a small space proves that good things can come in small packages.
Show Low
Where: 181 N. Ninth St.
When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through September
Many locals refer to the Show Low Main Street Farmers Market as the best market in the White Mountains because of its wide variety. In addition to fruits and veggies, vendors sell pet products, honey, baked goods, jams, spices, birdhouses, arts and crafts, and more. Oh, and there is a lot of Arizona-made art to peruse, enjoy, and purchase, transforming this farmers market into an artists’ market. Enjoy mixed-media, fine-art paintings, or landscapes worthy of wall space. Whether you are a local or are out enjoying a day by the lake, the farmers market at the Show Low Library is worth the stop.
Surprise/Sun City
Where: 14465 W. RH Johnson Blvd., Sun City West
When: Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June through September
Surprise! This Sun City farmers market might be located in the retirement community of Sun City, but it is open to all and a welcome reprieve from the high heat since it is INDOORS for the season. In the temperature-controlled building, you can find vendors selling salsas, beauty and wellness products, bread, Alaskan fish, jewelry, yogurts, coffee, and prepared food that includes smoked brisket meals (we’re drooling over here!). Despite being indoors, pets are welcome to join in the fun. Did I mention that it is indoors and air-conditioned?
Chandler
Where: 3 S. Arizona Ave.
When: Saturdays 7 to 10 a.m., June through September
Every Saturday in downtown Chandler at Dr. AJ Chandler Park West, vendors gather to create a family-friendly immersion known as the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market. Vendors here sell many wonders, including rose bushes, bread, macarons, beef jerky, salsa, pet treats, aprons, juice, jewelry, and arts and crafts. With live music playing and the occasional expansion of unique vendors, things seem as though they couldn’t get better! But things aren’t always as they seem. The first Saturday of every month caters to children with Kids Day. At 9 a.m., Chandler Parks & Recreation sets up life-size games and fun swag, stories in the park happen at 9:30, and, starting at 10, there is a donation-based yoga class. Talk about a community-focused market.
South
The summer markets in Southern Arizona represent the area’s culture, as it is rich in art and history and full flavor.
Green Valley
Where: 101 S. La Cañada Drive
When: Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., May through September
The Heirloom farmers market in Green Valley offers a steady weekday tradition. With coffee, pastries, handmade goods, plant starts, jewelry, and crafts, this farmers market is more than local produce. You can even find natural allergy remedies here! Or how about some copper products, or suncatchers, or ceramics, or clothing and handbags? This market mimics more of a mercado, or a merchant’s paradise, more than it does a traditional farmers market. Ideal for a weekly tradition or a fun way to find locally-made gifts, the Heirloom farmers market just may help you find that next family heirloom.
Sierra Vista
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd.
When: Thursdays, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., May through October
Every Thursday, locals within a 30-mile radius head over to Sierra Vista to enjoy live music while shopping at the farmers market. Here, patrons procure homemade baked goods, locally raised meats, memorable meals from food trucks, handcrafted items, and a bountiful selection of tchotchkes. What stands out most to locals at the Sierra Vista farmers market, though, is how friendly the vendors are. While discovering the community for yourself, you may form a friendship over a locally made bar of soap or a new necklace you won’t want to take off.
Bisbee
Where: Vista Park, Ruppe Avenue
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round
Although the Bisbee Community Market happens year-round, more vendors come out in the warmer months. Known as an artists’ community, the farmers market here reflects that with revolving live music, various art displays at the park, and of course, locally made collectibles. Beyond the tangible art sold here, patrons can expect delicious prepared food and baked goods, some of which become brick-and-mortar shops after selling at this community gathering spot. For instance, my wedding cake came from Good Cakes, which found local fame at this market! You never know what you’ll find here, but it certainly will be memorable—people still talk about the breakfast burrito they tried here years ago, after all.
Tucson
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
When: Last Fridays, 6 to 10 p.m., May through September
“Come for the market, stay for the magic,” at the Summer Night Market located in the Mercado District. The last Friday of every month, this market comes to life with music, vendors, and shopping. The restaurants and storefronts of the Mercado District stay open late to complement the 80 vendors who gather for this limited summertime soiree. Vendors include food trucks, handmade jewelry and goods, wellness products, novelty items, and so much more. The Mercado District is already a beloved hotspot for Tucson locals, but the monthly market makes it all the more memorable.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
