Vegan Tucson Night Market, hosted by Death Free Foodie and Tucson Foodie, is back on Saturday, June 7, from 6 to 10 p.m.
The upcoming experience marks the two-year anniversary. We’ve learned a lot from that first Vegan Tucson Night Market, including the fact that vegans love Tucson’s food scene, and we needed a much bigger space to fit them all.
With free parking and plenty of room for at least 60 vendors, the market is returning to the Rillito Park at 4502 N. First Ave.
“I can’t believe it’s already been two years since the very first Vegan Night Market,” said Hannah Hernandez, AKA Death Free Foodie. “I’m so grateful for the love and support. I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone on June 7th!”
So, expect food and beverage vendors (TBA), live music, and a unique ambiance that brings together 4,000-5,000 plant-based food lovers for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.
Last year, we introduced the VIP Lounge, which continues to evolve each time we gather at Rillito Park.
Tickets are $35 per person and include access to the outdoor lounge, free tastings from Whiskey Del Bac, Parch, and Chill Wine, one drink at the bar, and a special vegan menu from local chefs Pablo Valencia and Christian Padilla, who’ll be serving fried yakisoba yakitori stixxx.
VIP Menu
- Fried Yakisoba Yakitori Stixxx (three choices)
- Elote – crema, grilled corn, smoked ancho
- Nopal – grilled nopal, citrus zest, vegan queso fresco
- Mushroom – crema, duxelles, tortilla ash, pickled Fresno
VIP Tickets can be purchased now at eventbrite.com.
Vendor Map
Meet the Vendors
Savory / Hot Food Vendors
- Abstract Aquariums & Cafe – Vietnamese vegan dishes like “pork” buns, sesame balls, and more.
- Bomb.kom – Vegan quesabirria plates, flautas, potato tacos dorados, carne asada tacos (grilled mushrooms), vegan horchata, and more.
- Cuts & Slabs Charcuterie – Charcuterie bowls, salads, sourdough paninis, cupcakes, and sandwiches.
- Dante’s Kitchen + Cocktails – Janet from Dante’s “doing some sick vegan s***t.”
- Del Cielo – Tamales, burritos, and tacos.
- Dos Mujeres: Tortelleria Arevalo & Copper Country Pasty Shop – Vegan nachos, soy “meat” tostadas, and Hatch Roasted Green Chile Lemonade.
- Eatgypt – Koshary, vegan basturma, sweet goulash, fawaffle, vegan lobster rolls, and hibiscus lemonade.
- Ensenada Street Food – Vegan ceviche, birria, fajitas, and pastor tacos and burros.
- Holy Focaccia – Italian vegan paninis, focaccia, and desserts.
- Hot Sauce and Pepper – Vegan soul food.
- Katerina’s It’s Original Greek – Baklava, spanakopita, grape leaves, Greek cookies.
- Lovin’ Spoonfuls – Vegan gyros, walking tacos, and gluten-free chili.
- Maya’s Cajun Kitchen – Cajun po’ boys, rice bowls, potato chips, and seasonal cobblers.
- Mi Salsa – Vegan burritos.
- Naughty Vegan – Vegan burgers and baskets.
- Patricia’s Cuban Kitchen – Vegan empanadas, maduros, plantain chips, chickpea stew, and guava pie.
- Plant Fire Pizza – The best vegan pizza in the world (their words, not ours — but also… facts).
- Selena’s Salvadorian Restaurant – Pupusas, tamales, and agua frescas.
- Southern Fried Vegan – traveling food truck serving plant-based Southern comfort food like fried chickun sandwiches, BBQ burgers, jambalaya, and vegan mac ‘n’ cheeze.
- Tuk Tuk Thai – Khao Soi, summer rolls, and mango sticky rice.
- You Sly Dog – Vegan hot dogs, chips, and bottled drinks.
Artisans & Sweets
- Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats – Vegan Filipino baked goods and traditional treats.
- Boujee Pops – Pre-packaged gourmet popsicles.
- Churros Inzunza – Vegan churros.
- Cinnaholic – Mini cinnamon buns, banana bread, brownies, cookies, and more.
- Desert Alchemist – Mushroom products and herbal goods.
- Dirty T Tamarindo – Chamoy candies, rim dips, freeze-dried sweets, keychains, and more.
- Donut Blitz – Fresh mini donuts and lemonades.
- Ducky’s Pineapple Banana Bread – Air-fried pineapple banana bread.
- Golden Palm Foods – Packaged bambara beans, spice mixes, coconut oil, and palm oil.
- Hot Thomas – Handmade vegan hot sauces and salsa macha.
- Living-Immunity – Flavored sea moss gels, herbal elixirs, and raw vegan cheesecakes.
- Redondo’s Tortilleria LLC – Flavored tortillas and fresh fruit jam-filled empanadas.
- Sweet Rolls and More – Vegan rolled ice cream.
- Tacos y Salsa – Mild and spicy vegan salsa verde.
- The Spice Jam – Jams, tea blends, and cinnamon rolls.
- Tucson Chocolate Factory – Vegan truffles, bars, and strawberry Dubai cups.
- Whysked Bakery – 100% vegan French macarons — 10+ flavors.
Beverages
- Espressoul – Espresso drinks, matcha, smoothies, and refreshers.
- Little Bear Lemonade – Fresh lemonade in a variety of flavors.
- Parch – Non-alcoholic agave cocktails — Prickly Paloma, Desert Margarita, and Spiced Pinarita.
- Purple Tree Organic Acai Blends – Acai bowls and smoothies.
- Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe – Prepackaged protein shakes.
- The Scented Leaf – Loose-leaf tea and fresh tea beverages.
- Transit Tea – Customizable tea drinks and matcha options.
And, as always, it’s free entry and there’s free parking.
Invite your friends, vegans and non-vegans alike, for a memorable evening.
The Vegan Night Market will be located at Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave. For more information, visit vnm.tucsonfoodie.com. To keep up with the latest, follow Death Free Foodie on Instagram.
