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Popular Farmers’ Markets Around The Northeast Valley

Carefree Farmers market banner photoIf you live in the Northeast Valley or in any of the neighboring areas, maybe you are wondering where you can go to find the best farmers’ markets in the area. After all, farmer’s markets are a great opportunity to find locally-grown high-quality fruit and vegetables as well as cuts of meat, eggs, and homemade goods that are created and sold by your neighbors. Buying from a farmer’s market gives you the chance to support local merchants and help give back to your community by keeping your spending local. But it’s hard to do all that if you don’t know where the best markets are! Take a look at our list of the best farmer’s markets in the Northeast Valley to help you plan your next shopping day.

Scottsdale

  • Old Town Farmers’ Market: If you’re looking for the true farmers’ market experience in Scottsdale, Old Town Farmer’s Market is the way to go. This is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. It’s a large market packed full of all sorts of different types of food for sale from local vendors.  Even the parking is easy at this one, but make sure to arrive early so the vendors don’t run out of high-quality organic produce!
  • Singh Farms: Stop by on Saturdays during the open farmer’s market season to visit Singh Farms in Scottsdale. Here, you can find all sorts of fruit and veggies as well as locally-made dips, spreads, cheeses and more. Be sure to keep your eyes open for homemade bread and pick up some excellent jams or jellies to eat with it while you’re there. Take note, however, that dogs aren’t allowed in this market.

North Phoenix

  • Uptown Farmers’ Market: The Uptown Farmers’ Market in North Phoenix is another favorite among the locals, and it’s picking up a lot of steam with visitors to the area, too. You can find a variety of different ethnic foods at this market as well as plenty of your favorite locally-grown vegetables too. Be sure to check out the vendors that sell lunch and snacks on the go if you get hungry while exploring everything this market has to offer!
  • Open Air Market: The Open Air Market is a year-round farmers’ market that takes place every Saturday at the Phoenix Public Market in North Phoenix. This is a smaller market than the others listed here, but it’s still worth checking out if you’re looking for somewhere to buy sustainable and locally-sourced food from the region. Be sure to check out the café next door if you get hungry while you’re there, too!

Paradise Valley

  • Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market: The Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market doesn’t have as many arts and crafts vendors as some of the others listed here might have, but if you’re looking for a great selection of food from the area, be sure to check it out. You can find lots of breakfast and lunch options among the quality fruit and vegetables, too.

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