Farmers Market Report
Week of November 9 - 15, 2026
Fresh This Week on the Eastside
The week's farmers market lineup across Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, and Apache Junction: what is open, when it runs, what is in season, and the vendors worth crossing the parking lot for.
By Tricia Manara
Published November 11, 2026
East Valley, AZ
The Farmers Market Report is our weekly guide to fresh produce and local makers across the East Valley. Every week we check each market's schedule against live, current sources, so you know exactly what is open, when, and what to look for. Here is the week of November 9 - 15, 2026: every Saturday market on the Eastside is running as usual, Queen Creek's Family Market returns for its season opener this Saturday, Nov 14, after a week off, Apache Junction's monthly market is between dates (back Dec 5), Agritopia's Farm Night is next on Wednesday, Nov 18, and winter greens, pomegranates, dates, and the first mandarins and navel oranges are the finds of the week.
When: Saturdays, year-round. Fall and winter hours: 8 a.m. to noon (October through April); 7 to 11 a.m. May through September. It closes only for about one Saturday around Christmas.
Where: Chandler-Gilbert Community College campus, 2626 E. Pecos Road, at the northwest corner of Gilbert and Pecos Roads.
The Eastside big one: 150-plus vendors on the CGCC campus, about five miles south of downtown Gilbert since the move in October 2025. Arrive early, the organic greens and fresh-baked bread go fast.
When: Saturdays, year-round. Fall and winter hours: 8 a.m. to noon (October through March); 7 to 11 a.m. April through September.
Where: 92 W. Vaughn Ave., in downtown Gilbert's Heritage District, behind the Park University building, near Water Tower Plaza.
The Saturday market right in the heart of downtown Gilbert, a block from Water Tower Plaza. Arizona growers, coffee, artisan goods, and food trucks, and it is dog-friendly with free covered parking across the street. Pairs perfectly with a Heritage District brunch.
Look for
Arizona growersArtisan bakers and coffeeFood trucksHandmade and artisan goods
When: Wednesdays, 5 to 8 p.m., on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, September through May (no January market). November nights are Nov 4 and Nov 18, so the next one is next Wednesday, Nov 18.
Where: At Barnone and the Farm Store, Agritopia, 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert.
The evening market is new to the weekly lineup this fall: Agritopia's Farm Night gathers around the Barnone quonset hut on the west side of the farm, with 60-plus local vendors, Agritopia's own certified organic produce, pastries, coffee, artisan goods, pet wellness, and food trucks. There is no night inside this week's window, so put Wednesday, Nov 18 on the calendar and make it an early dinner out.
Look for
Agritopia certified organic producePastries and breadCoffee and artisan goodsLocal makers and pet wellness
When: Saturdays, year-round. Fall and winter hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (October through May); 7 to 11 a.m. June through September.
Where: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park (West and East Ramadas), 3 S. Arizona Avenue, downtown Chandler.
Run by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, this one sits right in the heart of downtown, so the shopping spills into the park and the patios of Arizona Avenue. It is deep into its fall and winter season now, with the full vendor slate back.
Look for
Black Orchard FarmsCommunity Exchange TableGinger Brick BakeryMama Mitchell's Pound CakeAZ Queen Bee HoneyBad Dog SalsaPozitively NutsSkinny Fat Farms
Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, in the lot at Main and Center streets, downtown Mesa.
The weekly market at the Mesa Arts Center, surrounded by galleries and the downtown arts district. Local growers, hot food, live music, and a good reason to visit the arts campus on a Saturday morning.
When: Sundays, fall and winter season. The market lists 8 a.m. to noon on its own Instagram, while some venue and city listings show 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Rosetta Room, 104 E. 1st Avenue, downtown Mesa.
The Sunday option in downtown Mesa, set at the Rosetta Room in the heart of the arts district. Listed hours vary a little by source, so check the market's own Instagram before you go. Pair it with a downtown Mesa coffee and a walk along Main Street.
Look for
Local farms and food makersArtisans and handmade goods
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon (October through April); 7 to 11 a.m. May through September.
Where: Eastmark Great Park, 5100 S. Eastmark Parkway, Mesa, next to the Gateway Library.
A neighborhood-market feel inside Eastmark, great if the big downtown markets are a drive. Free to attend, with local growers and food makers and a friendly community crowd.
Look for
Local growers and food makersFresh produce and prepared food
When: Saturdays, year-round, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (some listings show 8 a.m. to noon, with 7 to 11 a.m. in summer). Arrive early.
Where: Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main Street, Mesa, across from the Mesa Arizona Temple.
A downtown Mesa staple that has been filling the void on Main Street since 2019: farm produce alongside a flea market, with hot food and food trucks on site, plus live music. Hours vary a little by source, so go early and make a morning of it.
Look for
Farm produceBreakfast and hot foodFood trucksFlea market findsLive music
When: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. November dates are Nov 14 and Nov 28, with three December markets (Dec 5, 12, and 19) for the holidays, then twice monthly January through April 2027.
Where: Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek.
Back after a week off, and it is the season opener: Queen Creek Family Market returns this Saturday, Nov 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schnepf Farms, with a Turkey & Pie Raffle on opening day. It brings 200-plus vendors, from fresh produce and local farms to arts and crafts, soaps, candles, jewelry, home decor, and vintage finds, plus food trucks, face painting, and a bounce house. Admission and parking are free, so make Schnepf Farms a half-day trip.
Look for
Local farms and produceArtisan makers and bakersArts and crafts vendorsFood trucks
When: First Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to noon. The November market was Nov 7; the next one is Dec 5.
Where: 300 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction.
Apache Junction's monthly market is smaller and slower-paced than the big city markets, which is exactly its charm: a compact, family- and pet-friendly produce market on the first Saturday of the month. It met for November on Nov 7, so it is quiet this week; put Dec 5 on the calendar.
Look for
Local produceFarms and growersFamily- and pet-friendly stalls
When: Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: 7 N. 114th Street, Apache Junction (with a second location at 4755 E. Main Street in Mesa).
Not a Saturday-only market: this family farm stand has been a Superstition foothills staple since 1966, when founder Ray Matheson started selling citrus from his garage. Local citrus is still the signature, and the shelves also carry local honey, fresh produce, dairy and cheese curds, deli meats, housemade salsas, and baked goods from local bakers.
Look for
Local citrus (its signature)Local honey and produceDairy, cheese and deliLocal bakery goods
What's in Season Right Now
Mid-November is when the Arizona year turns green for real: the heat is long gone, the winter greens are rolling in, and the citrus season is officially open. Here is what the markets are full of this week.
Winter greens are the main event
Lettuce, spinach, chard, arugula, kale, bok choy, and mustard greens are at their best right now, and they only get better as winter settles in.
Citrus season is officially open
Mandarins and tangerines (Lee, Dancy, and Satsuma varieties), early navel oranges, and Meyer lemons are on the stands, with grapefruit coming on stronger in December.
Dates
Fresh off the fall harvest. Medjool dates from Arizona date gardens are a market staple right now.
Pomegranates
Still at their peak at the stands. Grab them split open for a look and buy them by the bag.
Winter squash
Acorn, butternut, spaghetti, kabocha, and hubbard squash are filling the stalls, with pumpkins for carving still around.
Root vegetables
Carrots, beets, radishes, and turnips are coming in fresh, plus sweet potatoes for the Thanksgiving table.
Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage
The cool-weather brassicas are showing up in force, and pecans and persimmons are a lovely surprise find this month.
Market Updates: What Changed
Farmers markets move, pause for a season, and come back. When one of our regular markets changes, we note it here so you never show up to an empty lot.
Queen Creek is back: season opener this Saturday
The Queen Creek Family Market returns this Saturday, Nov 14, after a week off, opening its season at Schnepf Farms with a Turkey & Pie Raffle. It runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 200-plus vendors, food trucks, face painting, and a bounce house, then continues Nov 28, three December markets (Dec 5, 12, and 19), and twice monthly January through April 2027. Admission and parking are free.
Agritopia Farm Night is off this week, back Nov 18
There is no Farm Night inside this week's window: November's nights are Nov 4 and Nov 18, so the next one is next Wednesday, Nov 18, 5 to 8 p.m. at Agritopia, with 60-plus local vendors and Agritopia's own certified organic produce.
Apache Junction is monthly, and this week it is quiet
The Apache Junction Farmers Market met for November on Saturday, Nov 7, and because it runs on the first Saturday of the month it is off this week. Next up is Saturday, Dec 5, 8 a.m. to noon. For daily East Valley produce in between, Superstition Ranch Market is open seven days a week.
One note for the calendar: Phoenix's climate keeps farmers markets going all year, so the series never stops. What changes is the harvest. Through the holidays the stalls only get better, so this report will be right here every week with the fresh lineup.
Where This Week's Report Comes From
Every market in this report was verified against its official site, city calendar, or event listing as of November 11, 2026. Schedules can shift with short notice, so check the market's own page before you head out.
Market mornings are one of the best ways to feel a town, and the Eastside has some of the best. If the communities here feel like your kind of place, start the conversation about finding your spot on the Eastside.
