Vegan Night Market, hosted by Death Free Foodie and Tucson Foodie, is back on Saturday, December 7 from 5 – 8 p.m., returning to the Rillito Park at 4502 N. First Ave.
New to the Vegan Night Market
It’s the season of giving so we’re hosting a holiday canned food drive!
All donations will be given to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Serving five counties, including Pima County, the Community Food Bank provides essential resources like emergency food boxes, meal programs, and community education on food sustainability.
VIP Experience
We’re also introducing a new way to enjoy Vegan Tucson Night Market! In other words, elevate your experience with a VIP ticket for just $45.
VIP access includes:
- One Hour of Early Entry at 4 p.m. – Skip the lines and explore all the vendors in a relaxed setting, one hour before the general public arrives
- VIP Lounge Access – Indulge in a private lounge setting featuring a vegan sushi bar by renowned Chef Anthony Dromgoole of OBON, where you’ll get to enjoy delicious plant-based sushi as part of your VIP ticket
- Two Complimentary Drinks – Choose from exclusive vegan cocktails or other beverages designed just for our VIPs
Purchase your tickets to the VIP Experience here.
With more than 60 vegan food vendors, live music, and an ambiance that’s dark, edgy, and electric, this event brings together 4,000-5,000 plant-based food lovers for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. This month, sip on beer, cocktails, and hot cocoa as you enjoy vegan eats under the stars. With flash tattoos, permanent jewelry, and a festive holiday market filled with vintage clothing, makeup, jewelry, and more, it’ll be the perfect night to celebrate the season.
Also, the Vegan Night Market — sponsored by Whiskey Del Bac — will be on the soccer fields at Rillito Park as opposed to where it’s been located in the past.
Dogs won’t be allowed this time but bring a chair, blanket, frisbee, etc. and have fun!
Meet the Vendors
- 1220 Bakery – Mini cakes, pound cakes, cookie sandwiches, brownies, blondies, shortbreads
- A Forever Vibe – Permanent jewelry and charm bracelet bar
- Affirmation Velas – Affirmation soy candles, wax melts, car diffusers, t-shirts, and tote bags
- Alaine’s Green Heart Bakery – Vegan baked goods
- Aloha Kekes – Vegan Hawaiian doughnuts
- Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats – Filipino baked goods
- Bumper Crop Cafe – Baked goods and sparkling water
- Bunuelisimo – Vegan bunuelos
- By Heidi Sue – Resin jewelry and decor made from local citrus, flowers, and leaves
- BySpookySelena – ghosts cups, cactus cups, embroidered goods, and more
- Cactus Jack Pickle Veggies – Pickled vegetables
- Cero Zero Waste Shop – Zero-waste, vegan home and body products
- Chez Peachy – Colorful vegan bento cakes and drinks
- Churros Inzunza – Churros, horchata, tepache, champurrado, te thai , cinnamon rolls, plátanos fritos, capirotada, choco-flan, cocos frescos
- Cinnaholic – Baby buns with frosting and toppings, Banana Bread, Seasonal Bread, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Cinnadoodle Cookies
- Del Cielo Tamales – Tacos, burritos, tamales, and tortas
- Desert Mystic Goods – Candles, crystals, herbs, and more
- Dirty T Tamarindo – Chamoy-coated candy, rim dips, and keychains
- Donut Blitz – Vegan mini doughnuts, hot chocolate, and cider
- Ducky’s Pineapple Banana Bread – Vegan air-fried baked goods
- Emiliaxocosmetics – Handmade, cruelty-free, vegan cosmetics
- Ensenada Street Food – Vegan birria, pastor, and chilaquiles
- Espressoul – Hot chocolate, coffee drinks, Persian treats, and more
- Forever Vibe
- HazyHonor – Handmade jewelry
- Homegrown Smoker – Vegan barbecue and milkshakes
- Hot Sauce and Pepper – Vegan comfort food
- Ironwood Pig Sanctuary – local pig rescue
- Katerinas Original Greek – Vegan spanakopita, dolmades, and pastries
- Kayla Ballesteros Art – Stickers, pins, shirts, art prints, and more
- Lovin’ Spoonfuls – Sonoran dogs, barbecue nachos, and more
- Maya’s Cajun Kitchen – Louisiana favorites with a vegan twist
- Mi Salsa – Vegan burritos
- Nana’s Kitchen – Vegan soul food
- Natalka Ukrainian Bakery & Food – Ukrainian borscht (soup), baked buns, and more
- Naughty Vegan – Burgers, cheesecake, lemonade, and more
- Purple Sky Incense – Handmade incense sticks
- Quantum Casual – Prints, stickers, and more
- Redondo’s Tortilleria – Vegan tortillas, empanadas, and more
- Reflective Nourishment – Plant-based superfood treats
- Samurai Sombrero – Vegan sushi
- Sand and Silver Photography – Photographic prints
- Savage Thirst Trap – Mocktails made with fruit and lots of love
- Selena’s Salvadorian Restaurant – Pupusas, tamales, and agua frescas
- Seven Generations Jewelry – Sterling silver and turquoise jewelry
- Sita Rama Tattoo – Tattoos!
- Sonoran Sweetery – Smoked and roasted nuts
- Substance Diner – Sandwiches, small bites, and more
- Sunny Haven Farm Animal Sanctuary – T-shirts and calendars
- Sweet Rolls and More – Vegan ice cream
- The Tarot Crow – Traveling all-vegan metaphysical shop
- Tikk Out – Vegan tikka masala
- Transit Tea – Customizable teas with more than 4,800 combinations
- Trash Panda Vegan – Vegan shrimp, lobster, mac ‘n cheese, and more
- Tucson Chocolate Company – Award-winning vegan chocolate
- Vegan Tucson – Vegan-themed t-shirts and merch
- Vuture Food – Chik’n sandwiches, loaded fries, and more
- Whysked Bakery – Vegan macarons and holiday-themed bites
- Yellow Bird Farm – Potted plants, hydroponic plants, and more
- You Sly Dog – Vegan hot dogs, chips, and drinks
- Yum Yum Pocha – Vegan Korean food
And, as always, it’s free entry and, since we’re back at Rillito Park, there’s going to be free parking.
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.
Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week
Consider this weekend’s market the grand finale of Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week!
During Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week, happening now until the end of the day on Saturday, December 7, participating restaurants are featuring special vegan menus or spotlighting their most popular plant-based dishes.
Hopefully, you’ve been already partaking in this first-ever event! It’s an invitation to step outside your comfort zone (or lean into your love for vegan food) and discover something new.
For more information, visit veganrestaurantweek.com and follow Vegan Tucson Restaurant Week on Instagram.
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Hannah Hernandez
More about HannahOne of Tucson’s distinguished media creators, Hannah Hernandez, also known as Death Free Foodie, navigates the realms of digital imagery, video editing, and photography.
The trajectory of Hannah’s life changed in 2017 when she adopted a vegan lifestyle, which invited new ways of relating to food and its sources. Choosing to start with sources most immediate to her, Hannah eagerly began exploring local vegan purveyors. Before she knew it she was applying her creative passions toward promoting vegan businesses and makers around Tucson, and Death Free Foodie was born.
Through Death Free Foodie came increased exposure to Tucson’s vegan culture and communities, and it was only a matter of time before Hannah acquired a dedicated following. The growth of Death Free Foodie paralleled Hannah’s personal growth beyond her comfort zones, and she welcomed a new chapter of endless foodie experiences and community involvement.
As means of relaxing, Hannah enjoys dancing and painting her heart out. She also has a garden in her backyard where she grows her favorite herbs, fruits, and veggies.
You can catch glimpses of the many expressions of Hannah’s life’s harvest via her Instagram stories. If you’re curious to see what Hannah’s up to next, follow her at @Deathfreefoodie and check out the link in her bio for reliable access to vegan content.
