Local businesses and artisans put their love, sweat and tears into their work. You can catch them showcasing their goods and services at area farmer's markets.
Not sure which markets to check out or even where to find them? We’ve got you covered. Here are options for sourcing the best local ingredients and craft items in the West Valley.
Arrowhead Farmers Market
While many markets close during the summer, the Arrowhead Farmers Market (GetLocalArizonaEvents.com/saturdaymarket) is held year-round every Saturday at the Arrowhead mall parking lot, upper level near the Dillards entrance.
Each Saturday features a wide variety of food vendors, including fresh produce providers TJ Farms and Moreno Farms along with Salsa Patron, Aravaipa Canyon Ranch, Baked and Boujee Cookies and Proof Bread.
Non-food vendors—selling anything from clothing to crafts to home goods—include Bubbles by MJ, The Standard Beard Company, and Crazee Mama’s Coasters.
Arrowhead Farmers Market is open every Saturday. From October to April, the market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. From May to September, the market hours are 8 to 11 a.m.
Park West Farmers Market
Located at Park West Shopping Center near Northern and 97th Avenue, the Park West Farmers Market (TheParkWestMarket.com) supports local businesses with an average of more than 100 vendors on-site weekly. You can also visit local food trucks and hear live music.
Regular vendors at the market include Bully Brew Coffee, Stash Bakery, AZ Hawaiian Shrimp, Noble Bread, Rustic Wine Barrel, and more.
The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October through April. The market will be closed in the summer months.
Vistancia Farmers Market
The Vistancia Farmers Market (Facebook.com/Vistanciafarmersmarket) is open to the public at the Mountain Vista Club at 29701 N. Sunrise Point in North Peoria. Check out the wide variety of vendors on site on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
With more than 80 vendors on site, you will likely find everything you could possibly want. Each month, three farmers bring in local produce and goods. Along with produce, you'll find pastries and artisan breads, jams and award-winning salsa and sauces, Alaskan fish and meats, local raw honey, arts and crafts and more.
Also on hand are food trucks, live music, and activities for the kids. The market runs from September to June and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campbell’s Restaurant Farmers Market
Campbell's Restaurant Farmers Market (Facebook.com/Campbellspeoria) is open year-round just across the street from Campbell’s Restaurant, located at 91st Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road in Peoria.
The market started about six years ago with a handful of vendors. It has grown to nearly 100 local vendors showcasing their love of artisan products and services.
Vendors include woodworking, jams, jellies, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jerky, eggs, arts and crafts, and more. Some of the vendors you may find on-site during your visit are Gia’s Raw Juice, Top This Cupcakes, A Hen and Her Chicks and GC Creative Works.
Campbell's Restaurant Farmers Market is open the first and third Saturday of each month. From September through May, it is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market shifts hours to the cooler evening hours of 7 to 10 p.m. in the summer.
Sportsman's Park Market
Sportsman's Park Market (SportsmansParkMarket.com) is one of the newer West Valley markets, popping up in November 2022 just outside the State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
The Sportsman's Park Market is held on the Great Lawn of Sportsman's Park next to the stadium. It is comprised of more than 100 local vendors who are there to showcase their love for all things local.
And if the vendors weren’t enough to bring you out to the market for fun and shopping, there is also a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar open to the public at each market, along with live local entertainment and plenty of activities for the kids.
On-site vendors include Rochelle Made It, jewelry by Simply Kai, handcrafted spicy Chamoy & Spicy Chamoy candy by Spicy Sassy Dulces, handmade designs by 1st Page Crafting, and more.
More West Valley Farmers Markets
- Glendale Market at Cabela's. Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9380 W Glendale Ave, Glendale
- Sun City Festival Farmers Market. February 9th & 23rd; March 9th & 23rd; and April 6th & 20th. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 26501 W Desert Vista Blvd, Buckeye
- Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deer Valley Towne Center, 2805 W Agua Fria Fwy, Phoenix