Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma vends in winter: the Arizona Market Place swap meet and the Yuma Farmers Market work the cool months, AgFest takes over Main Street in January, and Midnight at the Oasis — running since 1993 — fills the first weekend of March with vintage cars. Its 7 events also include a November balloon festival and Dia de los Muertos at the Yuma Territorial Prison.
Arizona Market Place (swap meet)
FleaArizona Marketplace is Yuma's largest outdoor swap meet, hosting 150+ vendors of merchandise, food, and entertainment. The venue runs a seasonal operation (November through April) and actively recruits daily, weekly, and monthly vendors. Garage Sale events are a featured offering — contact the venue directly for vendor details.
Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival
FestivalAnnual hot-air balloon festival by Caballeros de Yuma; recent editions advertise expanded vendor opportunities.
Dia de los Muertos at Yuma Territorial Prison
FestivalHeld each October at the Yuma Territorial Prison in Yuma, this annual Dia de los Muertos celebration is organized by the Chicano Art Collective and Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. Expect live music, folkloric dancers, face painting, art vendors, food vendors, and a parade. The event draws a local, community-focused crowd interested in cultural celebration and remembrance.
Midnight at the Oasis Festival
FestivalRunning since 1993, Midnight at the Oasis is a signature Yuma event drawing over 85,000 visitors each March. Held at Desert Sun Stadium and Ray Kroc Complex, the festival showcases 1,000+ vintage and custom vehicles alongside live rock concerts, food vendors, beer gardens, and family programming. Organized by the Caballeros de Yuma, a nonprofit that funds local scholarships and community programs — a draw for vendors who want their sales supporting something larger.
Yuma AgFest
FestivalCity ag festival (successor to Yuma Lettuce Days) on Main Street with food/ag vendors and community booths.
Yuma County Fair
FairHeld in Yuma each October, the 5th Annual Fall Fest takes place at Yuma County Fairgrounds and features a wide vendor mix including non-food crafts, live entertainment, family activities, and a demolition derby. Non-food vendor applications are open; indoor and outdoor booth spaces available.
Yuma Farmers Market
FarmersYuma Farmers Market operates during Arizona's winter season and focuses on fresh local produce — farmers sell seasonal fruits and vegetables directly. The market draws shoppers looking to buy from the growers themselves.
