If you have been looking for a reason to get outside on a Sunday morning in Ahwatukee, this is your sign. February in Phoenix is outdoor weather at its best, and the Ahwatukee Farmers Market makes the most of every single one of those breezy, comfortable mornings. Running every week since its establishment in 2002, this market is one of the longest-standing community markets in the Greater Phoenix area.

It is not a trendy pop-up or a one-season event. It is a weekly routine for thousands of Foothills residents who show up, fill their bags, and head home with better food than anything they could grab at a chain grocery store.

Sunday Mornings, Mapped Out

The market runs every Sunday at the Ahwatukee Community Swim, Tennis & Event Center. Right now in winter, the hours are:

  • October through May (Winter Hours): 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  • June through September (Summer Hours): 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

📍 4700 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85044

Free parking, free admission, and no membership needed. Show up with or without a list and browse at your own pace.

What’s Fresh Right Now in February

February is one of the best months to shop at an Arizona farmers market. The cooler growing season means the stalls are stocked with some of the year’s most flavorful produce. Here is what is typically in peak season right now:

  • Citrus: Grapefruit, oranges, clementines, tangerines, and lemons

  • Leafy greens: Spinach, arugula, lettuce, bok choy, and mixed greens

  • Root vegetables: Carrots, beets, radishes, turnips, and sweet potatoes

  • Strawberries (just coming into season through April)

  • Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage

  • Fresh garlic and herbs

Beyond produce, you will also find fresh-baked goods, natural meats, farm-fresh eggs, local honey, jams, salsas, artisan crafts, and ready-to-eat food like burritos, pulled pork sandwiches, and more. Come hungry on purpose.

Paying Here Is the Easy Part

A lot of people skip farmers’ markets, thinking they only take cash. Not this one. The Ahwatukee Farmers Market accepts a wide range of payment options:

  • AZFMNP (Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program)

  • WIC benefits

  • EBT and SNAP, including the Double Up Food Bucks program that stretches your dollars further on fresh produce

  • Credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, and Discover

There is also a smart setup at the information booth that lets you run a single credit card charge to cover purchases from multiple vendors. One swipe, many vendors, zero hassle between stalls.

More Than a Shopping Stop: This Market Runs the Community

The Ahwatukee Farmers Market has been a community anchor for over two decades. It gives Arizona growers and small food producers a direct line to the people who actually eat their products, keeping more dollars circulating right here in the Foothills area instead of flowing to large distributors.

For families, it is one of the most budget-friendly ways to spend a Sunday morning in Ahwatukee. Kids get to meet the people who grow their food, sample something new, and see firsthand where meals actually come from.

For anyone asking “which local businesses should I support in Ahwatukee?”, the farmers’ market is a solid answer every single week. And if you want to keep discovering more local favorites in the Foothills, Hello Ahwatukee covers the shops, restaurants, and community businesses that make this neighborhood worth exploring, all year long.

February Is the Sweet Spot

With winter hours running until 1:00 PM, you have a full four hours to browse without rushing. Phoenix’s mild February weather makes this one of the most comfortable times of the year to spend a morning outside. No brutal heat, no need to race the clock. Just a great market, good food, and plenty of sunshine.

Plan to arrive early if you want first pick on the freshest citrus and greens. Popular vendors tend to sell out, and the best February strawberries go fast.

Come See What’s Fresh This Sunday

Head over to 4700 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85044, this Sunday, February 22, and make the Ahwatukee Farmers Market part of your weekly routine. With a 4.5-star rating from hundreds of regular visitors, it is clear this market has earned its place as a Sunday staple in the Foothills community.

 

 

Sources: arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com, yelp.com, Ahwatukee Farmers Market Facebook Page, Ahwatukee Farmers Market Instagram Page
Header Image Source: Ahwatukee Farmers Market Facebook Page