Old Town Farmers Market Will Open at New Site
The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market is set to debut at its new location on October 3, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Organic Food
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The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market will officially kick off its new season on October 3, 2026, at the city hall parking lot. This move follows the relocation from the market's previous site on Brown Avenue.
Why it matters
The relocation allows the city to repurpose the former Brown Avenue space to accommodate the construction of a new parking garage. Market management and city officials coordinated the move to ensure the continuation of local commerce.
The market will now operate at 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd in the city hall parking lot. This new venue replaces the Brown Avenue site, which the city has cleared to build a new parking structure.
The players
Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
This community gathering space serves as a central hub for local vendors and residents.
The details
City officials and market management collaborated to finalize the transition to the Drinkwater Boulevard site. The shift is designed to integrate the popular event into the city hall area while facilitating necessary infrastructure development.
Timeline
The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market begins its season on October 3, 2026.
Culture Shift
The move aligns with broader efforts to balance traditional community gatherings with the city's expanding infrastructure needs. It reflects how urban development initiatives in Scottsdale prioritize new transit support structures over long-standing open-space layouts.
Shoppers should update their travel plans for the upcoming season to reflect the move to the city hall parking lot. Residents can expect the same local offerings at the new site while benefiting from the city's increased parking capacity in the downtown area.
The takeaway
The relocation ensures that seasonal community events remain accessible while supporting the city's evolving downtown footprint. Residents should visit the new location at 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd to continue supporting local vendors.
What happens next
The market season officially commences on October 3, 2026, marking the first opportunity for residents to visit the new Drinkwater Boulevard site.
Further reading
Learn more about local food access and community markets in our Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Your Valley.
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