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A Look Back at September’s Vegan Night Market (PHOTOS)

Vegan Tucson Night Market (September 2024)(Photo by Martin Madero)

A Look Back at September’s Vegan Night Market (PHOTOS)

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In late September, the Vegan Night Market returned to Rillito Park for another monstrous market — introducing local eaters to vegan eats, drinks, and crafts.

At 4502 N. First Ave., around 60 vendors set up and dished out the vegan goods. This past event also had a 21-and-over Vegan Bar and live tattooing. It was an all-around blast and we’re looking forward to the next Vegan Night Market in December.

What to look forward to in December:
  • New time: 4 – 9 p.m. (since it’s a little chilly at night)
  • It’ll be a holiday-themed/festive event
  • Seasonal flavors from vendors
  • We’re returning to Rillito Park

Thank you all for coming out and making Vegan Night Market beautiful! 

Now, let’s take a look at this past market.

September’s Vegan Night Market

(All photos by Martin Madero)
Bridge railing at night leading toward lit tents and crowds under trees at September's Vegan Night Market
Crowd strolling under a covered pavilion lined with white vendor tents at dusk at September's Vegan Night Market
Two hands toasting a red drink and a yellow drink with a sauce-coated rim at September's Vegan Night Market
Crowd at dusk among vendor tents at September's Vegan Night Market, diners eating at a table in front
Sita Rama Tattoo booth at September's Vegan Night Market, artist tattooing a client beside books and shirts
Two DJs at a red-lit booth under a Tucson Foodie tent, beside crowds strolling a lit pavilion at the Vegan Night Market
Trash Panda Vegan food truck lit up at dusk, a worker at the window and a customer waiting, at the Vegan Night Market
Bella's Gelato Shoppe trailer and stacked Plantfire Pizza boxes beside a crowd at September's Vegan Night Market
Crowd packed under a lit metal canopy between vendor tents at night at September's Vegan Night Market
Vendor tables at September's Vegan Night Market: candles and home decor, and Cactus Jack Pickled Veggies jars

As always, we’re looking for more support and sponsorship for future Vegan Night Markets. If this sounds appealing to you, get in touch with us by emailing shane@tucsonfoodie.com.

For more information on future events, visit vnm.tucsonfoodie.com and follow Death Free Foodie on Instagram as well as Vegan Night Market.

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Article written by:

Hannah Hernandez

Hannah Hernandez

More about Hannah

One of Tucson’s distinguished media creators, Hannah Hernandez, also known as Death Free Foodie, navigates the realms of digital imagery, video editing, and photography.

The trajectory of Hannah’s life changed in 2017 when she adopted a vegan lifestyle, which invited new ways of relating to food and its sources. Choosing to start with sources most immediate to her, Hannah eagerly began exploring local vegan purveyors. Before she knew it she was applying her creative passions toward promoting vegan businesses and makers around Tucson, and Death Free Foodie was born.

Through Death Free Foodie came increased exposure to Tucson’s vegan culture and communities, and it was only a matter of time before Hannah acquired a dedicated following. The growth of Death Free Foodie paralleled Hannah’s personal growth beyond her comfort zones, and she welcomed a new chapter of endless foodie experiences and community involvement.

As means of relaxing, Hannah enjoys dancing and painting her heart out. She also has a garden in her backyard where she grows her favorite herbs, fruits, and veggies.

You can catch glimpses of the many expressions of Hannah’s life’s harvest via her Instagram stories. If you’re curious to see what Hannah’s up to next, follow her at @Deathfreefoodie and check out the link in her bio for reliable access to vegan content.

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