Creating a healthy lifestyle for your family includes eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. One of the best ways to ensure the produce you eat is fresh and locally sourced is to shop at local farmers’ markets. Not only can you bring home tote bags full of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, but you can also usually bring home freshly baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, and fun gifts to share with friends and family.

Our team at Crème de la Crème of Peoria has put together a list of farmers’ markets in the Peoria, Arizona, area so you can continue eating fresh, healthy foods.

Glendale Farmers Market

One of the fun things about visiting the Glendale Farmers Market is that you get to meet new vendors every week along with the regulars. Not only can you pick up your week’s worth of fresh produce, flowers, and baked goods, but you’ll also find vendors that sell a variety of food items. Stock up on local honey, freshly made pasta, meats, dairy items, and even treats for your dogs. In addition, you can pick up homemade pies, jams and jellies, zesty spices, and teas for any occasion.

When looking for gifts, stop by the artisan booths to find a variety of handcrafted items to share with friends and family. You won’t go hungry at the Glendale Farmers Market, either, with several food trucks and concession stands serving up beverages, hot meals, and lots of sweet treats.

Location: Cabela’s at 9380 W. Glendale Ave.

Days and Hours: September through May, Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Peoria Farmers Market

Honey Hive Farms is open year-round, but on Saturdays, you can pick up fresh produce and home-baked goods at the Peoria Farmers Market held on the property. You’ll find a variety of vendors selling fresh local produce, freshly cut flowers, and prepared foods. In addition, you’ll want to stock up on several flavors of honey from Honey Hive Farms.

Location: 14611 N. 83rd Ave. at Honey Hive Farms in Peoria

Days and Hours: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to closing

Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market

As part of the Arizona Community Farmers Market Association, you can find lots of fresh produce and ranch-grown meats at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market. Spend your Saturday stocking up on locally grown organic produce, colorful flowers, seasonal fruits, and fragrant honey. You’ll also find naturally raised meat, fresh fish, free-range eggs, and artisan bread. You can also get spicy tamales, homemade jams and jellies, and freshly pressed apple cider when in season.

Location: 3806 N. Brown Ave. in Scottsdale

Days and Hours: Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wigwam Farmers Market

Head over to the Wigwam Resort on Sundays to purchase Producers Only products found at the Wigwam Farmers Market. To help maintain the integrity and authenticity of what a local farmers’ market should be, only foods that are grown and produced locally are sold here. You’ll find seasonal produce here as well as meats grown on local ranches.

You can also pick up garden starters and seedlings, artisan bread, and handcrafted gifts, as well as access the Community Supported Agriculture boxes available seasonally through Duncan Family Farms and Tonopah Rob’s Vegetable Farm. Visiting the Wigwam Farmers Market is a great way to support local farmers, ranchers, and artisans in a fun, social setting.

Location: 300 E. Wigwam Blvd. at the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park

Days and Hours: Sundays from 9:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m.

All of us at Crème de la Crème of Peoria hope you come home from the farmers’ markets with lots of fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and handmade gifts. Which farmers’ market is your favorite and why? What is your favorite seasonal product to bring home? If there’s a hidden gem of a farmers market that we missed, feel free to let us know, and we’ll add your recommendation to our list. You can also contact our team at (800) 374-5715 to learn more about early education programs for your child.

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