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Sneak Peek of the VIP Lounge Menu at Vegan Tucson Night Market

Vegan Night Market (Photo by Peter Romano)

Sneak Peek of the VIP Lounge Menu at Vegan Tucson Night Market

Feb 18, 20252 min read

Vegan Tucson Night Market is back on Saturday, March 1 from 6 – 10 p.m., returning to the Rillito Park at 4502 N. First Ave.

Also, the VIP Lounge is returning — bigger perks at a better price!

Tickets are just $25 each, super limited, and can be purchased online beforehand. In other words, buy your tickets sooner than later!

VIP access includes:

  • Exclusive VIP Lounge Access – a private area with games and comfy seating for a relaxed, upscale vibe
  • Special Vegan Plate – prepared by Chef Pablo Valencia of Scratching the Plate catering
  • Tastings – Whiskey samples from Whiskey Del Bac and wine tastings from Chill Wine
  • Complimentary Vegan Cocktail

Purchase your tickets to the VIP Experience here.

VIP Menu

Main
  • Jackfruit Seca Tacos – with hibiscus pickled onions, cabbage, avocado, and a vegan Cotija
Sides
  • Tepary Bean Pureé – with parsley and garlic oil
  • Steet Corn Rice – jasmine rice, corn, and guajillo pepper
Vegan Tucson Night Market (September 2024)(Photo by Martin Madero)

With several vegan food vendors (we’re aiming to have around 60), live music, and an electric ambiance, this event brings together 4,000-5,000 plant-based food lovers for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.

Vegan Vendors in March

  • Fatboy Sandos
  • Del Cielo Tamal
  • Hot Sauce and Pepper
  • Trash Panda Vegan
  • You Sly Dog
  • Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
  • Plant Fire Pizza
  • Redondo’s Tortilleria
  • Dos Mujeres
  • Selena’s Salvadorian
  • Sparky’s Cantina
  • Whisper’s Sanctuary
  • The Vegan Seaman
  • Mi Salsa
  • Dirty T Tamarindo
  • Sigfus Designs
  • Transit Tea
  • Old Souls Animal Rescue
  • Desert Zen
  • Leíto Makeup
  • BySpookySelena
  • Cero Zero Waste Shop
  • Desert Designed AZ
  • Paws Without Borders
  • HumBum
  • Affirmation Velas
  • Sita Rama Tattoo
  • Maya’s Cajun Kitchen
  • The Persian Table
  • The Spice Jam
  • Rice for Breakfast
  • Substance Diner
  • Pies The Limit
  • Ensenada Street Food
  • Naughty Vegan
  • Donut Blitz
  • Viguerra Foto
  • Lovin’ Spoonfuls
  • Whiskey Del Bac
  • Homegrown Smoker
  • Espressoul
  • GIRTHY GOCHU
  • Reworn
  • Subversa Wines
  • HazyHonor
  • Bumper Crop Cafe
  • Emiliaxocosmetics
  • Churros Inzunza
  • Bella’s Gelato Shoppe
  • Parch Spirits
  • SydShakes
  • Sweet Rolls and More
  • Cinnaholic
  • Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats
  • ADIS
  • 1220 Bakery
  • Ray Ray’s Sonoran Spirit Tea
  • Tucson Chocolate Factory
  • Yellow Bird Farm
  • Sonoran Sweetery
  • Mafia Kitchen
  • Whysked Bakery
  • Her Haven Wellness
  • Ducky’s Pineapple Banana Bread
  • Cactus Jack Pickled Veggies
  • The Tarot Crow
  • Purple Sky Incense

And, as always, it’s free entry, dogs are allowed, and, since we’re back at Rillito Park, there will be free parking. However, the lot tends to fill up quickly so keep that in mind.

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

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At 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.

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