Farmers' Markets in Tucson and Southern Arizona

 

Fresh-food lovers can find everything from apples to zucchini at farmers' markets in Tucson and Southern Arizona. This region boasts a great assortment of direct-sales farms offering a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, honey, salsas, jellies, baked goods, and even cactus fruit! Shoppers here can purchase fresh foods year-round. 

The Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market operates February through November near Downtown Tucson. As one of "America's Top 10 Farmers' Markets" according to Eating Well magazine, it sells locally grown produce and more, directly from the growers. Shoppers will find regional specialties, such as Mexican-style pastries, and unique desert foods, including mesquite flour and prickly-pear syrup which, are made from native plants.

On weekends, shoppers can gather fresh-grown produce and sample local culture at neighborhood farmers' markets throughout the city. One of the newest markets is open on the University of Arizona campus from September through April and offers fruits, vegetables, and artisanal foods to college crowds. 

South of Tucson in places like Willcox, Sonoita, and Amado, customers can pick their own produce right from the vine at family farms. If you don't have time to explore their fields and orchards, many farmers sell just-picked fruits and vegetables from roadside stands. Some farms, including Apple Annie's Orchard, host seasonal events, such as the Peach Mania Festival, Apple Harvest Celebration, and Fall Pumpkin Festival.

Family Farms in Southern Arizona

Agua Linda Farm
I-19, Exit 42, south on East Frontage Rd., Amado, AZ
520-398-3218

Apple Annie's Orchard
2081 W. Hardy Rd., Willcox, AZ
520-384-2084

Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins
6405 W. Williams Rd., Willcox, AZ
520-384-4685

The Berry Farm
11515 N. Old Ft. Grant Rd., Willcox, AZ
520-300-0337

Briggs and Eggers Orchard
Willcox, AZ
520-384-2539
E-mail: briggseggers@starband.net  

Brown's Orchard
5774 N. Atwood Dr., Willcox, AZ
520-384-3671

Cook Family Cherry Orchard
7304 W. Ranch House Rd., Willcox. AZ
520-384-5849
E-mail: info@arizonacherries.com  

Valley Farms Ltd.  Desert Sweet Organic
Willcox, AZ
520-384-2861
E-mail: desertsweetorganic@sbcglobal.net  

Visser Family Farms
6499 N. Fort Grant Rd., Willcox, AZ
520-249-7397
E-mail: visserfamilyfarms@vtc.net  

Farmers' Markets in the Tucson Area

Civano Farmers' and Artisans Market
5301 S. Houghton Rd. (Civano Nursery) Tucson, AZ
Open year-round. Sundays.
520-546-9200

Community Food Bank Farmers' Market
3003 S. Country Club Dr., Tucson, AZ
Open year-round. Tuesdays.
520-622-0525

Downtown Farmer's Market and Crafts Mercado
101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ
Open year-round. Wednesdays.
520-326-7810

Oro Valley Farmer's Market
11000 N. La Cañada Dr., Oro Valley, AZ
Open year-round. Saturdays.
520-400-9992 or 520-793-8344

Plaza Palomino Artist and Farmer's Market
2970 N. Swan Rd., Tucson, AZ
Open year-round. Saturdays.
520-523-1005 

Rincon Valley Farmer's Market
12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ
Open year-round. Saturdays.
520-591-2276

St. Phillip's Plaza Farmers' Market
4380 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ
Open year-round. Sundays.
520-918-9811

Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market
Santa Cruz River Park (NE corner of Speedway Blvd. & Riverview Blvd.), Tucson, AZ
Open February - November. Thursdays.
520-622-0525 x 242 

University of Arizona Farmers' Market
Main Gate Square on University Blvd., Tucson, AZ
Open September - April. Fridays.