Farmers Markets in Tucson

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One of the best healthy eating initiatives out there is eating local. One of those initiatives is to encourage people to shop at local farmers’ markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. So I’m sharing a few reasons why you should shop at farmers markets and also a list of where to find local options in Tucson.

Peppers available at farmers market in Tucson

7 Reasons to Shop at Farmers Markets

  1. Local food is fresher and likely retains more nutrients than produce shipped across the country.
  2. Local, in-season produce is often cheaper than produce shipped to grocery stores.
  3. Farmers markets often support small and midsize local farms helping your local community.
  4. It’s better for the environment, less packaging, and energy required to get the fruits and veggies to consumers.
  5. You’ll typically find more organic options at a farmers market.
  6. Learn about the produce. Vendors usually love talking about how they grow their food.
  7. Discover new varieties of produce! I often discover new things at farmers markets, things that big grocery stores don’t necessarily carry.
Quince available at farmers market in Tucson

Farmers markets attract lots of vendors, beyond Arizona fruits and vegetables you can find flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, bath and body products, crafts and even free-range meat. Make visiting the farmers market a family event, turn buying your produce into an adventure. Explore what’s for sale, listen to live music, eat food and socialize with your neighbors.

fresh eggs at the farmers in Tucson

Seasonal Arizona Produce

Are you ready to try shopping at a local farmers market? Or, are you already a “regular” at the farmers market? Before I share a list of farmers markets’ in Tucson, check out the infographic below. Part of shopping at a farmers market is eating seasonally, take a look at when the best time is to buy various fruits and veggies in Arizona.

Eat Seasonly Best Times for Fruits and Veggies in Arizona

Luckily for us, we can visit a farmers market in Tucson almost every day of the week. Below are details for local farmers markets in Tucson including when they are open!

Nourishing Arizona is about eating healthier, one way to do that is shopping for local produce at Farmers Markets in Tucson.

Farmers Markets & Farms in Southern Arizona

Santa Cruz River Farmers Market

The Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market is open Thursdays. Year-Round hours: October to April from 3-6pm; May-September from 4-7pm It’s located at the Mercado District at 221 S. Avenida del Convento.

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Heirloom Farmers Market at Trail Dust Town

Trail Dust Town Farmers Market is open Fridays. Year-Round hours: October to March from 9AM-1PM; April to September from 8AM-12PM. It’s located inside the courtyard at Trail Dust Town near Kolb & Tanque Verde Roads.

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Steam Pump Ranch Farmers Market

The Oro Valley Farmers Market is open Saturdays. It’s located at the Steam Pump Ranch. Year-Round hours: October to March from 9AM-1PM; April to September from 8AM-12PM. It’s located at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 North Oracle Road in Oro Valley.

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Rillito Park Farmers Market

The Rillito Park Farmers Market is open on Sundays. Year-Round hours: October to February from 9AM-1PM; February to April from 8:30AM-12:30PM; April to September from 8AM-12PM. It’s located along The Loop bike trail in Rillito Park making it easy to stop by while on a bike ride.

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Farmers’ Market at St. Phillips Plaza

The Farmers’ Market at St. Phillips Plaza is open on Saturdays and Sundays. Winter hours are 9AM-1PM, Summer Hours are 8AM-12PM. It’s located at the corner of Campbell Ave and River Road.

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Green Valley Village Farmers Market

Green Valley Village Farmers & Artisans Market is open on Wednesdays. Year-Round hours October to April from 9AM-1PM; May to September from 8AM-12PM. It’s located in the Green Valley Village Shopping Center.

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Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market

The Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market is open on Saturdays. Year-Round hours October to March 9AM-1PM; April to September from 8AM-12PM. It’s located East of Vail and South of Escalante Road on Old Spanish Trail.

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Udall Park Farmers Market

The Udall Park Farmers Market is open on Fridays. Year-Round hours October to March 9AM-1PM; April to September from 8AM-12PM. It’s located at the north entrance of Udall Park.

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Tucson Farm Village Market

The Tucson Farm Village Market is open on Tuesdays. Year-Round hours are from 4PM-6PM. It’s located at 2201 East Roger Road (look for the windmill).

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Bisbee Farmers Market

The Bisbee Farmers Market has merged with the Palominas Community Market and is open Saturdays. Year-Round hours are from 9AM-1PM. It’s located at 10164 Hwy 92 near Bisbee.

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Apple Annies Fruit Orchard & Produce Stand

Apple Annies is a you-pick fruit and vegetable farm (and also farm stand) offering pumpkins, sweet corn, melons, pumpkins, apples and many other vegetables. It reopens for the season in July and is located in Wilcox.

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