Fall and winter are the ripening season for some of Arizona’s wonderful locally grown crops, like squash, peppers, carrots and sweet corn. Want to know where to find them fresh out of the garden? Check out some of the Farmers Markets located in convenient proximity to the North Central community.

Phoenix Camelback Market

Vincent’s On Camelback

3930 E. Camelback Road

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct.-May

Info: 602-224-0225

http://www.vincentsoncamelback.com

 

The market continues to bring a taste of southern France to Central Phoenix with a wide array of culinary delights and unique gifts. The stalls are filled with the freshest, local produce available, plus imported exotic fruits and vegetables, honeys, mustards, fresh-baked breads, pastries, flowers and gifts. Vincent’s hand crafted, made-to-order, wood fired, thin crust pizzas are back by popular demand, still for only $8.

Town and Country

Farmers Market

Town and Center Shopping Center

2021 E. Camelback Road

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,

year-round

Info: 602-955-6850

    Featuring locally grown produce, meats, wild-caught fish, as well as jams, soaps, and more. Held under the eaves in the center’s walkways, north of Trader Joe’s.

Roadrunner Park

Farmers Market

3502 E. Cactus Road

(just east of Hwy 51)

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct.-May

www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com

    Local farm produce including fresh vegetables & fruit, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, nursery stock, hand crafted items. Roadrunner Park includes a large children’s playground with play equipment, a fishing pond, ducks and geese on premises, soccer fields, and more. Canine “Good Citizens” are welcome. Free admission, free parking. One credit card charge can pay for all your purchases from the vendors; find out more at the information booth.

Downtown Phoenix

Public Market

721 N. Central Ave.

(SE corner of Central Ave.

and McKinley St.)

Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m.

http://www.downtownphoenixpublic market.com

    A program of Community Food Connections, marking the spot where community revitalization, economic development and a showcase for local small-scale agriculture and local artists and crafters intersect in the heart of the city. Free parking in the lot and on the street. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

A-Z Indoor Marketplace

& Farmers Market

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays,

Saturdays and Sundays

1710 E. Washington St.

480-596-2920

rene@AZIndoorMarketplace.com

    The A-Z Indoor Marketplace & Farmers Market was created due to the demand for an upscale and stylish indoor market. It features a collection of casually upscale retail shops, fresh produce, gourmet food, and more. Free admission and free parking.