Tucson is rich with outdoor markets, much like this past weekend’s Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival and the quarterly Vegan Night Market. Now, there’s a first-of-its-kind happening in the city — a market celebrating Filipino talent and culture!
From 5 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, head over to 311 E. Seventh St. for Sabor ng Bayan.
The event, which is taking place at the Fourth Avenue Coalition Space, is hosted by Filipino baker/chef Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats and sponsored by Tucson Foodie and This is Tucson.
“Kaibigans! We are so stoked,” Kei Ann Mandanas shared.
“All vendors are local and most are Filipinos. We will also have a few vendors from our community that are showcasing ingredients from the Philippines in their products.”
The event is also free to attend.
Participating Vendors
- Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats
- Bake Box Bakery
- Wolf Den Soaps
- Momotin.Studio
- Kubuli Craft
- Hooligan Farming
- Treats by Robyn
- Ube Bee Aerial Art
- Really, Truly
- Nick’s Sari Sari Store
So, there will be plenty of Filipino food to munch on (including vegan options) and local crafts to purchase. Plus, expect live music and raffle prizes.
Sabor ng Bayan is happening at 311 E. Seventh St. For more information, follow Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats on Instagram.
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More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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