Vegan Tucson Night Market returns to Rillito Park on Sept. 5 with 66 vendors, live music, and free admission
Death Free Foodie and Tucson Foodie co-produce the quarterly all-vegan market, drawing 3,000 to 4,000 attendees to the Rillito Park pavilions each edition.
The Vegan Tucson Night Market returns for its third edition of 2026 from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Rillito Park Farmers Market Food Pavilions, 1st Ave. and River Road. Admission is free, parking is free, all ages are welcome, and dogs are welcome too. Shane Reiser of Tucson Foodie, one of the market's co-creators, has described Tucson's desert evening atmosphere as "the perfect venue" for the event. Full details and the vendor lineup live here.
Death Free Foodie and Tucson Foodie co-produce the Vegan Tucson Night Market, held quarterly at Rillito Park. Every stall is vegan: hot food, sweets, drinks, and makers selling what they make. The September edition arrives with 66 vendors confirmed, the largest lineup of the year. Presenting sponsor is The Prime Leaf Dispensary, with additional support from Trulieve and Semper Fi Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. Visionary House Collective provides the music.
How the market works
The Vegan Tucson Night Market is an evening market you walk, not a sit-down event. Most people work their way along the pavilions and eat from several stalls, with the full spread adding up to a well-rounded night of grazing. Wear comfortable shoes, come hungry, and bring friends. The market runs hot until 10 p.m. — September evenings in Tucson start warm and cool as the night goes on, so a light layer toward the end doesn't hurt.
Who's Vending
Hot Food
Abstract Aquariums & Cafe: Vegan bun, vegan egg roll, puff pastry, bubble waffle, taiyaki, fruit tea, coconut jelly, and coconut milk dessert.
Bar La Pachanga: Fresh-made mocktails and refreshers.
Bereisheet 129 Vegan Plantbased Cuisine & Catering: Philly Cheesesteak with Jackfruit Birria Tacos.
Bobby's Kitchen: Corn green chile and cheese tamales, red chile and soy tamales, beans, and hibiscus tea.
Churros Inzunza: Churros, horchata, limonada, jamaica, tepache, plátanos fritos, tostones, cocos frescos, and tamales. Entire menu is vegan and gluten-free.
Del Cielo: Burritos, tacos, and aguas frescas.
Donut Blitz: Vegan mini donuts, cold brew coffees, and fresh-squeezed lemonades.
Ensenada Street Food: Vegan tacos, rice bowl, and soy ceviche.
HUHUs House of Dumplings: Vegan and gluten-free Chinese dumplings.
Little Bear Lemonade: Fresh lemonade.
Lovin' Spoonfuls: Carne asada street tacos, chili cheese fries, walking taco, and Ashley's baked goods.
Maya's Cajun Kitchen: Cajun rice and chips.
Naughty Vegan: Handcrafted vegan burgers and baskets, cheesecakes, and fresh lemonades.
Patricia's Cuban Kitchen: Cuban empanadas, fried ripe plantains, cassava balls, rice and beans, and coconut milk custard.
Scratching The Plate Catering: Toasted coconut flan, trumpet madras and date walnut rice, and desert crudité (mini charcuterie with heritage desert ingredients).
Substance Diner: Sandwiches and fries.
Sweet Rolls and More: Vegan ice cream rolls.
The Makan Bowl: Singapore tofu satay with peanut sauce and vegetables, fried bee hoon (fried rice noodles), and lontong (vegetable curry with rice cubes).
The Vegan Joint AZ: Pink tacos, pink nachos, pink elote, ceviche, and pink sparkly drinks.
Transit Tea: Customizable tea.
Wrapido Food Truck: Vegetarian wraps in a garlic herb tortilla wrapper, Yammies (sweet potato fries), and more.
You Sly Dog: Vegan hot dogs, vegan chips, and bottled drinks.
Your Coffee Stop: Hot and cold lattes, refreshers, chai, matcha, and hot chocolate.
Yumyum Pocha: Korean ramen noodles, stir-fried noodles, fried rice, dumplings, egg rolls, Korean rice desserts, and assorted Korean drinks.
Artisan Makers & Desserts
Ate Kei's Filipino Treats: Filipino treats.
BarDown Fitness & Nutrition: Fruit smoothies, acai bowls, vegan protein shakes, lemonades, limeades, and dirty sodas.
BARK 'N BERRY: Vegan pet treats and snacks, pet shoes, beaded collars, pet fashion, and pet CBD from Luna Zen.
Cool Kids Snack Cakes: Handmade vegan, gluten-free rice crispy treats.
Cosmic Foundry LLC: Handmade jewelry, predominantly copper and some sterling silver.
Counter Crispies: Vegan rice crispy treats.
Cup of Culture: Handcrafted, globally inspired instant drink blends in small batches with freshly ground spices and botanicals.
Cuts & Slabs Charcuterie: Vegan "deli cup" snacks.
Desierto Designs: Clay jewelry accessories and apparel inspired by Mexican heritage, food, and nostalgia.
Dirty T Tamarindo: Chamoy-coated candies, dried fruit, seasoned nuts, chamoy-coated freeze-dried candies, signature rim dips, chamoy squeeze bottles, and branded keychains.
Ducky's Pineapple Banana Bread: Pineapple banana bread.
Eat Bliss: Pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cream cheez muffins, s'mores cookies, and herbal iced coffee.
Enjoy Crochet & Knit: Handmade crochet pieces, plushies, home decor, accessories, keychains, book covers, punch needle art, tote bags, cups, bookmarks, and more.
FlourPot Vegan: Gluten-free vegan jams and jellies, sauces and hot sauces, salsas, and spices.
Green Expressions: Terrariums, air plants, air plant holders, bamboos, mini cacti, and other plants.
Gully Bakehouse: Indian fusion cakes, including vegan mochi cakes like pistachio and pandan coconut.
Harvested Creations: Botanical jewelry.
Kona Ice of Marana: Shave ice.
Lemon Pop (formally Yummy Crumbs): Freshly squeezed lemonade.
Maxa Oats Vegan Cookies: Vegan cookies and pastry.
Old Souls Animal Rescue: T-shirts and coloring books.
Paws Without Borders: Information about the nonprofit dog rescue, with adoptable dogs on-site.
Purple Sky Incense: Handcrafted incense sticks and incense holders.
Rescue Me Marana: Information about responsible pet adoption and puppy mill awareness.
Rico's Threads: Scrunchie-style dog bandannas, bowties, dog bling, and dog ice cream.
Sahtein Kitchen: Macarons, mousse cakes, entremets, tarts, and cheesecakes.
Snackabees: Small-batch dry-seasoned vegan pretzels in Chili Lime, Buffalo Ranch, Rosemary Lemon Garlic, Dill Pickle, and Cinnamon Sugar varieties, plus vegan seitan jerky.
Sparkle Sparrow: Crystals and gemstones featuring carved animals and insects, gemstone bracelets, and earrings.
SpunkyKind: Tenacious! deodorant, Delicious! lip balms, Scrumptious! shea butter blends, Bodacious! body powder, and luffa sponges.
tacobout_crafting: Polymer clay earrings and accessories.
Tacos y Salsa: Salsa verde and salsa tatemada, packaged and shelf-stable, plus tortilla chips.
The Dre Creations LLC: Custom handmade Biothane dog collars and leashes.
The Scented Leaf: Tea, lemonade, and coffee.
Third Day Sourdough: Sourdough bread, focaccia, banana bread, and other sourdough baked goods.
Tia'Sourdough: Sourdough bread, sourdough bagels, and sourdough pastries.
Treats By Gabby: Sourdough bread, cookies, cinnamon rolls, bagels, and cheesecakes.
Tucson Chocolate Factory: International award-winning chocolate, bonbons, vegan mousse cakes, specialty desert bars, and vegan Dubai bars.
Uniquely Made Cookies: Handmade classic and gourmet cookies.
ViguerraFoto: Mobile photo studio and prints.
Wisdom Body and Soul: Aromatherapy products, crystal sun catchers, aromatherapy blends, diffuser gemstone jewelry, and vegan self-care goods.
Wisteria Creek Cottage Co: Hand-painted laser-cut magnets, earrings, vinyl magnets, hand-painted wine glasses and jewelry dishes, and vinyl decal glasses.
Yellow Bird Farm: Potted plants, hydroponics in glass vessels, hand-painted originals, handmade jewelry, and handmade pottery.
What to know before you go
Admission is free and no ticket or registration is required. Parking is free. The market runs 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Rillito Park Farmers Market Food Pavilions, 1st Ave. and River Road. September evenings start warm, so wear comfortable shoes and plan to move between pavilions. Dogs are welcome. Vendor applications for this edition are closed. To get notified when the next round opens, visit here. Follow @vegantucsonnightmarket on Instagram for updates.
