If your ideal Sunday starts with something fresh, a good bite to eat and a chance to meet the people behind local businesses, put Copa Farmers Market on your Maricopa list. The market gathers growers, makers, food vendors and neighbors in one place, with a different mix to discover from week to week.
What is Copa Farmers Market?
CFM is a community focused Sunday market for local shopping and connection. Its organizers describe a mission of bringing the community together while supporting small and local businesses. Expect a mix of produce, artisan goods and prepared food; the exact vendors and activities can change each Sunday. The market also promotes music and family friendly fun, so there is more to do than fill a shopping bag.
The market has become a recognizable part of Maricopa's local business scene. The Greater Maricopa Business Alliance named it its 2025 New Chamber Member of the Year, and its site also highlights a 2025 community champion recognition. The real appeal, though, is simple: you can meet a maker, pick up something for dinner and support several local businesses in one morning.
Where and when is the market?
September 2026: The market meets at the Central Arizona College at 17945 N Regent Dr, Maricopa. Upcoming Sundays are 9/20 and 9/27, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See the September market event for both dates.
October 2026: The market returns outdoors to the Lowe's Home Improvement parking lot at 44400 W Honeycutt Ave. October Sundays are 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 and 10/25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All four dates are on the October market event. The venue changes with the season, so be sure to check out the market's website or Facebook page before you leave home.
What should you look for?
Start with the produce tables, then wander. The events feature artisan sellers, food trucks, live entertainment and activities for kids. Not every attraction or vendor is guaranteed every week, which is part of the fun of a recurring market: a quick visit can turn into a new favorite small business. If you're planning breakfast or lunch around the outing, you can also browse OurMaricopa's local food truck directory to see who's around or setup at the farmers market.
CFM is also listed as a participating stop in Maricopa First Friday Downtown on October 2, a separate evening event in the Heritage District. That is another opportunity to meet local vendors before the Sunday market moves to Lowe's.
Plan a good market morning
Bring a reusable bag, allow time to explore and check the current location before heading out. For the most useful visit, ask vendors what they made, grew or brought this week. You may leave with dinner ingredients, a gift and a few new Maricopa connections.
Schedule checked September 16, 2026 against Copa Farmers Market's website, vendor-registration page and organizer flyers. Dates, vendors and activities can change; confirm with the organizer.