Goodyear ‘First Friday’ returns for June installment

 Goodyear’s monthly night market returns this Friday, June 5, bringing a centralized marketplace of food, music, and regional vendors to the West Valley.

The community event, which runs from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., takes place at 15461 W. Festival Way. Admission to the night market is free, with a vehicular parking charge of $5 to $7.

The June installment features an international food court anchored by more than 30 gourmet food trucks and specialty dessert vendors. Confirmed dining options include Saucy Luke’s BBQ, Golden Lumpia, Otra Pizzeria & Noodles, Tacos el Arabe, and Sweet Scoop, alongside local confectioners like Muncheese Cake and Sugarpunx Cotton Candy.

In addition to the culinary landscape, the event acts as a retail hub for regional artisans. Attendees can browse handmade goods, jewelry, and apparel from local small businesses, including Glamour Xx Designs, Wilding Flora, Rebel Tallow Co., and the Pawsome Pet Boutique.

Organizers have structured the market to serve as an interactive family destination. The site will feature a youth petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, caricature art, and live musical performances throughout the evening. The event is pet-friendly.