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.
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.
