Payson Farmers Market

USDA sponsorship is part of the market’s identity, and that sits alongside a long-running Saturday setup on Beeline Highway with more than 50 vendors in season. John and Lorian Roethlein conceived the market at the end of 2008, opened it on July 4, 2009, and grew it from 12 vendors in the Community Presbyterian Church parking lot to its current prominent Beeline Highway location. Today, the market is held at Sawmill Crossing Plaza at 816 S Beeline Hwy, giving Payson a regular place to shop for fresh food and other locally oriented goods on Saturday mornings.

Why it matters locally

The market began as an effort by John and Lorian Roethlein to make a difference in Payson, and its own history ties that mission to expanding the availability of fresh local food in the community. That local focus is also visible in how the market says it manages vendor selection: in a rural community of about 20,000 including surrounding areas, it limits duplication and overlap of like items to support vendor success while maintaining a broad selection for shoppers.

Live local music is scheduled every Saturday, and the market also describes that entertainment as strengthening the local arts community. Together, the food access programs and weekly arts presence make this market part of Payson’s regular Saturday rhythm rather than a one-off event.

What you'll find there

Payson Farmers Market emphasizes a broad mix of foods and health-related products and services, with vendor selection shaped to reduce overlap and keep the lineup varied. In practice, that means the Saturday market spans staple grocery items, pantry goods, prepared flavors, and a few specialty categories rather than leaning on a single product type.

• -Pick up baked goods from the Bakery vendor.
• -Find Natural Pet Biscuits among the listed vendors.
• -Add Gourmet Pickles to the pantry from a vendor dedicated to pickles.
• -Shop Farms Fruit Co-Op for fruit offerings.
• -Look for Free Range Beef at the market.
• -Stock up on Spices from a vendor focused on seasoning goods.
• -Bring home Jams and Jellies from one of the market vendors.
• -Choose Fresh Honey from a honey vendor on the roster.

The market also pairs shopping with live local music every Saturday, adding an entertainment element to the regular morning run at Sawmill Crossing Plaza. Its events page also notes weekly Saturday operation from 8am to noon and says a calendar will be posted soon.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the clearest visit-planning details to keep in mind before arriving at Sawmill Crossing Plaza. Parking is at Sawmill Crossing Plaza, and the market’s address is 816 S Beeline Hwy, placing it on a prominent stretch of Beeline Highway rather than at its earlier Community Presbyterian Church parking lot location.

Saturday is the only listed market day, with the market running from 8am to noon during its seasonal window from May 23 to September 12. Restrooms are not available, and the market lists clear payment methods, which can help shape a shorter, more deliberate shopping stop.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP is accepted at Payson Farmers Market, and the market also offers the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC. Its own materials frame those certifications as a way to expand access to fresh food for low-income residents, making nutrition assistance part of the market’s core setup rather than an add-on.