Farmers markets in Tucson, Arizona, have become a community centerpiece where individuals go to discover fresh, locally produced food and engage in friendly social interactions. You can’t get any better than straight from the farm, and when produce is grown locally, it only travels a short distance to your table.
Fall is the perfect time to visit a farmers market since the produce is plentiful, but also, the temperature is great to get outdoors and walk through different vendors. Find some of the best farmers markets near you in Tucson, Arizona.
Heirloom Farmers Market
Heirloom Farmers Market can be found in many different areas of Tucson, including Rillito Park, Udall Park, Rincon Valley, Oro Valley, and Green Valley. Over 80 farmers, ranchers, and food vendors set up booths for you to peruse, taste samples, purchase wonderful fruits and veggies, and not to mention delicious flaky pastries!
Stroll through the market to find some of the most beautiful and unique handmade goods, jewelry, and crafts in the Southwest. And, if you can’t make it to the market, Heirloom Farmers Market does deliveries, pick-ups, and pre-orders!
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market has a friendly, inviting atmosphere with a great selection. The community food bank sponsors this farmers market and offers a double-up program for users of the SNAP program—making local, seasonal produce available to lower-income families!
Not only can you choose from a variety of fresh honey, eggs, meat, and produce, but you can also learn about organic and desert food nutrition at the “Learning Stand.”
St. Philip’s Plaza
St. Philip’s Plaza is a well-placed, stylish plaza with beautiful courtyards and splendid restaurants. On the weekends, the courtyard hosts a bunch of tents with local artisans and plenty of produce to pick from. Find special collectible items, healthcare products, or handcrafted gifts to adorn your home or give to a friend.
Once you’re done shopping underneath the comfort of covered walks, settle out on the patio of a nearby restaurant for breakfast or lunch!
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Farmers Market is an indoor, grocery-type store for people looking for fresh food, wholesome grains, and high-quality meats. The store offers a large selection of everything you would find at your big supermarkets, including a deli, but with a focus on natural and organic products that you may have trouble finding in other supermarkets.
Besides a great selection of delicious goodies, Sprouts Farmers Market is the place to find homeopathic and body care items.
Foothills Happy Hour Market
Foothills Happy Hour Market, located outside of the Foothills Mall, is not your average farmers market. This community has all types of vendors resembling a festival—food trucks, sweets, coffee, specialty drinks, and shopping galore.
The whole family can have a great time outside listening to live performances by local artists as the kids play nearby at the kid’s play area. After strolling through the fun outdoors, you can easily switch over to shopping indoors merely a few feet away at the mall!
Take advantage of the nearby Tucson farmers markets for a fun day out, support local businesses, and discover healthy foods at a reasonable price.
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