Fresh fruits and vegetables, grown by local farmers. Food trucks dishing out gourmet goodness. Artisan vendors, offering beautiful handcrafted items. A monthly Kids Day celebration on the first Saturday in May through October, with booths offering hands-on, family-friendly fun.
These are just a small sample of the many amazing highlights of the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market.
Since 2015, the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market has called Dr. A.J. Chandler Park home.
Earlier this year, the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership (DCCP) took management of the market, with Executive Director Rebecca Hill committed to keeping it thriving.
“I’m so excited to see Market Manager Natalie Mikszta and the team take this market and run with it in such a positive direction,” Hill says. “Under the Natalie’s leadership, there are signs of growth!”
As Mikszta notes, the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market has been brought back to life and is now refreshed, reimagined, and buzzing with energy, community spirit, and plenty of fun.
“We’ve been focused on building something for everyone—families, foodies, dog lovers, you name it!” she says. “If you have a four-legged friend, bring 'em along. With plenty of grass and shaded spots, the market is a great hangout for pets, and you’ll find vendors selling treats and accessories just for them.
“Since taking over management, we’ve made it a priority to support and uplift our vendors—placing strong emphasis on communication, promotion, and the sustainability of small and micro businesses.”
In addition to increasing the variety of merchandise at the market by welcoming more than 40 new vendors, Mikszta says there is also a renewed emphasis on offering other activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
“We have continued to enhance the market experience with free yoga in the park every Saturday at 10 a.m., along with our monthly Kids Day activities, which are all about family fun,” Mikszta says.
“Every first Saturday of the month in October through May, we feature around 15 booths dedicated to free, hands-on fun that encourages families to engage with local businesses and explore what Downtown Chandler has to offer,” she continues.
Activities include face painting, lawn games, a kids’ yoga flow session, and a fun scavenger hunt.
Later this year, Mikszta notes, the market will expand its programming even more to include Senior Days, Kid Entrepreneurs, and festive seasonal activities.
Mikszta and Hill are thrilled about the many positive changes that have been made to the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market, and how the revitalized event has quickly grown into a welcoming space for people to gather, support local businesses, and purchase a variety of amazing merchandise.
Mikszta also welcomes anyone who has not yet been to the market to come give it a try.
“If you’ve never been to the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market, this is your official invite. Come for the produce—stay for the community and good vibes,” she says. “The market is a walkable and welcoming, family-friendly space where you’ll find a wide variety of local treasures. If you want a market day that feels more like a mini festival than a grocery run, come hang with us at the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market—your new favorite way to Saturday!”
Information
The Downtown Chandler Farmers Market is held year-round, every Saturday, rain or shine
7 to 10 a.m. June through September
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October through May
DowntownChandler.org/events/farmers-market
“If you’ve never been to the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market, this is your official invite. Come for the produce—stay for the community and good vibes.”