What
Holiday at the Markets
When
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wed., Dec. 13 – Sun., Dec. 17
Where
Multiple Locations
More Info
heirloomfm.org
If you’re looking for unique gift ideas this holiday season, it may be better to shop locally.
For its third year, the Heirloom Farmers Markets is offering a few shopping opportunities from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13 – Sunday, December 17.
The series of farmers markets has a little something for everyone as it celebrates the flavors from more than 200 farm, food, and art vendors, along with holiday deals, gift ideas, and live music.
On the very last day, featured executive chef David Soloranzo of Lodge on the Desert will be whipping up creative holiday dishes.
So, stray away from buying that boring pack of socks or personalized coffee mug for your loved ones this year, and make it down to one of these holiday farmers markets.
Green Valley Village
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13
101 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley, AZ
- Over 150 artisan and food vendors
- Vendor deals
- Live music from Gabriel Romo
Trail Dust Town
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, December 15
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
- 20 food vendors
- Artisan vendor deals
- Live music from Mark Garris
Steam Pump Ranch
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 16
10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ
- Over 30 food vendors
- Artisan vendor deals
- Live music from Michael P. Nordberg
Rillito Park
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 17
4502 N. 1st Ave.
- Over 80 food vendors
- Featured Chef at the Market – Executive Chef David Soloranzo of Lodge on the Desert
- Artisan vendor deals
- Holiday Photo Booth
- Live music from French Quarter
During the last farmers market at Rillito Park, bring along your pet and capture the fun in the holiday photo booth.
You can take your photo home for $10, get four photos for $25, or you can view them for free online. All proceeds will go to benefit upgrades to the Rillito Park Pavilions.
For more information on any of the four locations, visit heirloomfm.org.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
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.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
