Farmers' Markets in Tucson, Arizona

And Some Surrounding Areas

M. Sottosanti
*Note: Starting April 15th the farmers' markets below that are now from 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. will switch to their summer hours, which are: 8:00 A.M.- 12Noon.

1. Tucson Farmers' Market East
Where
: Jesse Owens Park at: 400 S. Sarnoff Drive, south of Broadway Blvd.
When: Fridays from 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
This large farmers' market consists of many vendors who sell coffee roasted beans, body oil lotions and soaps, other lotions and soaps, salsas, tamales, green chile food items, fruits and vegetables, pastas, biscotti, bean soups, breads, beef, teas, jams and other natural products and foods. There is also a full café that serves breakfast and lunch.

2. Farmers' Market at Park Place Mall
Where
: 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., on the south side of the mall
When: Tuesdays from 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 603-8116
This small farmers' market at Park Place features consists of a group of vendors selling fresh local produce, spices, hot sauces, exotic teas, candles, handmade soaps & other health and beauty products, costume jewelry and more.

3. Broadway Village Farmers' Market
Where
: 2926 E. Broadway Blvd.
When: Fridays from 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 603-8116
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

4. Plaza Palomino
Where
: 2970 N. Swan Road
When: Saturdays from 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.*
Website: www.plazapalomino.com
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

5. Tucson's Green Art & Farmers' Market
Where
: 8995 E. Tanque Verde Road at Catalina Highway
When: Fridays & Saturdays from 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 982-2645
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

6. Downtown Mercado
Where
: 101 N. Stone Avenue - South lawn of the main library
When: Wednesdays from 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 339-4008
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

7. Farmers' Market at Tucson Mall
Where
: 4500 N. Oracle Road
When: Thursdays from 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 603-8116
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

8. St. Philip's Plaza Saturday Farmers' Market
Where
: St. Philip's Plaza at: 4380 N. Campbell Avenue, at the southeast corner of River Road & Campbell Avenue
When: Saturdays from 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.*
Telephone number: 603-8116
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

9. Tucson Farmers' Market
Where
: St. Philip's Plaza at: 4380 N. Campbell Avenue, at the southeast corner of River Road & Campbell Avenue
When: Sundays from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 882-2157
This very large farmers' market consists of many vendors who sell coffee roasted beans, roasted coffee, scones and many other bakery items, plants, body oil lotions and soaps, other lotions and soaps, fresh salmon and other kinds of fish, pork, beef, lamb, eggs, spices, chili powders, teas, hummus products, chile products, cheeses, biscotti, many gluten-free products, nuts, bean soups, dog treats and lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and many other natural products. There's also a vendor who sells BBQ sandwiches to eat while you browse and shop.

10. Rincon Valley Farmers' Market
Where
: 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail
When: Saturdays from 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 591-2276
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

11. Community Food Bank
Where
: 3003 S. Country Club Road
When: Tuesdays from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 622-0525
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

12. Cat Mountain Station
Where
: 2740 S. Kinney Road
When: 2nd Saturdays of each month from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 578-8795
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

13. El Presidio Plaza Park Mercado
Where
: 115 N. Church Avenue
When: Fridays from 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 339-4008
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

14. Oracle Farmers' Market
Where
: 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road
When: Saturdays from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 896-2123
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

15. Oro Valley Farmers' Market
Where
: Town Hall at: 11000 N. La Canada Drive, at the corner of Naranja Road & La Canada Drive
When: Saturdays from 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.*
Telephone number: 882-2157
This very large farmers' market consists of many vendors who sell coffee roasted beans, roasted coffee, scones and many other bakery items, jams and jellies, seasonings, salsas, plants, body oil lotions and soaps, other lotions and soaps, beef, lamb, eggs, butter, milk, spices, chili powders, mesquite products, teas, chile products, biscotti, many gluten-free products, nuts, bean soups, dog treats and lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and many other natural products. There's also a vendor who sells BBQ sandwiches to eat while you browse and shop.

16. Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market
Where
: Northeast corner of Speedway Blvd. & Riverview Blvd.
When: Thursdays from 3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 622-0525
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

17. Civano Farmers' & Artisans Market
Where
: Civano Nursery at 5301 S. Houghton Road
When: Sundays from 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 546-9200
Along with vendors selling plants and fresh fruits & vegetables, here you can even buy paintings and many other handmade items and natural food products.

18. San Manuel Farmers' Market
Where
: 801 McNab Parkway
When: Saturdays from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 520-212-2337
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

19. Green Valley Village Farmers' Market
Where
: 101 S. La Canada Drive
When: Wednesdays from 8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
Telephone number: 490-3315
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

20. Sierra Vista Farmers' Market
Where
: Corner of Carmichael Avenue & Willcox Drive
When: Thursdays from 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 520-378-2973
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

21. Douglas Farmers' Market
Where
: Raul Castro Park between Avenues D & E, downtown Douglas
When: Sundays from 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 520-805-5938 or 520-805-0086
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

22. Bisbee Farmers' Market
Where
: Vista Park in the Warren Section
When: Saturdays from 8:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
Telephone number: 520-227-5060
The vendors at this farmers' market sell natural products, fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade items and much more.

Sources:
www.farmersmarkettucson.com (2011)

 

Published by M. Sottosanti

M. Sottosanti writes as a hobby and is currently working on her first book about her experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD).  View profile

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  • Michele Starkey2/26/2011

    Our Farmer's Markets in NY do not open until May :) I can't wait, cheers ;)

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