Heirloom Farmers Markets — one of the city’s most popular farmers markets — is celebrating its 10th year of shining a light on local artisans in Tucson.
From 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, the Rillito Park Farmers Market is hosting a 10-year anniversary at 4502 N. First Ave. Underneath the Rillito Park Farmers Market Pavilions, they’re be hosting a “Chef at the Market” from The Coronet, live music from The Bennu, a free raffle, and other activities.
The Rillito Market is Tucson’s longest-running year-round market and has won the Tucson Weekly’s “Best Farmers’ Market” multiple years in a row, and also earned The Arizona Daily Star’s “Readers’ Choice Award” more than once.
“Today, the market at Rillito Park is a bustling, vibrant example of all the wonderful foods that can be found here,” said Rita Connelly, local Foodie and author. “A stroll through the market is filled with the aromas of grilling meats, roasting chiles, and a whiff of peppermint or sweet soaps. The crowd reflects the population of Tucson: generations of families, cyclists in their brightly colored clothes, college kids, and seniors carrying cloth shopping bags. It’s Tucson in all its glory.”
Check out Rita’s October 2022 article, “Taking a Stroll Around the Heirloom Farmers Market.”
“The market means so many different things to different people,” said Lena Melnick, Heirloom Farmers Markets Director of Operations. “Whether riding The Loop and you’re coming for your breakfast burrito or coming to do your grocery shopping for the week or just meeting a friend. We’re trying to establish a place where you can really connect with the folks you live with and understand more about the food system in the area.”
So, pay a visit to the Rillito Park Farmers Market from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, and celebrate a community gathering that’s aiming to be around for several more years.
For more information on the Heirloom Farmers Market at Rillito Park and all of the other locations, visit heirloomfm.org.
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