Pucker up and celebrate the citrus season!
2023 is off and running and this year local oranges, grapefruits, lemons, tangelos, and kumquats are flourishing on the trees — waiting to be picked and enjoyed.
(Photo by Anna Tukhfatullina)
The Heirloom Farmers Markets are excited to be highlighting the fresh and zesty fruit with its own Citrus Week and Citrus Jubilee. You’ll find tangy bread and pastries, citrus jams and jellies, freshly squeezed juice, orange blossom honey, flavored olive oils and vinegar, and scented soaps highlighting this vibrant fruit.
The market has multiple locations participating throughout the week from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The events begin on Wednesday, January 18 in Green Valley and continue on Friday, January 20 at Udall Park, Saturday, January 21 in Oro Valley (Steam Pump Ranch) and Rincon Valley. The final day and event, the Citrus Jubilee, is happening on Sunday, January 22 at Rillito Park (Food Pavilion)
Keep scrolling to see the full schedule of locally grown citrus and citrus food specialties.
Citrus Week Schedule
Green Valley Village Farmers & Artisans Market
Wednesday, January 18
- Citrus provided by Irma’s Citrus and Robbs Family Farm
- Citrus-inspired foods and drinks
- Fresh local produce and ready-to-eat foods
- Live music
Udall Park Farmers Market
Friday, January 20
- Citrus provided by Irma’s Citrus and Larry’s Veggies
- Citrus-inspired foods and drinks
- Fresh local produce and ready-to-eat foods
- Live music
Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market
Saturday, January 21
- Citrus provided by Irma’s Citrus and Robbs Family Farm
- Taste of the Market will feature citrus tastings and education
- Citrus-inspired foods and drinks
- Fresh local produce, ready-to-eat foods, and artisans
- Live music
Oro Valley Farmers Market (Steam Pump Ranch)
Saturday, January 21
- Citrus provided by Desert Treasures and Elizabeth’s Garden
- Citrus-inspired foods and drinks
- Fresh local produce and ready-to-eat foods
- Live music
Citrus Jubliee at Rillito Park Farmers Market
Sunday, January 22
- Heirloom Farmers Market’s largest local citrus selection
- Desert Treasures Citrus Groves, Sleeping Frog Farms, Robbs Family Farm, Careless Coyote Farm, La Oesta Gardens, Cochise Family Farm, and much more
- Taste of the Market will feature free Citrus Juicing
- Purchase citrus from the market and have it juiced for free by market volunteers
- Bring your own jar or purchase one for a $1
- Citrus-inspired foods and drinks
- Fresh local produce, ready-to-eat foods, food trucks, and artisans
- Live music by Whiskey Treats
During your visit to the farmers markets, don’t forget to keep your eyes out for recipe cards on the many ways to cook and use this in-season fruit.
For more information, visit heirloomfm.org.
