Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2024 and updated on March 28, 2025.
Tucson loves markets.
From craft fairs to markets packed with oddities, Tucson has a soft spot for them all. But of course, we can’t forget about one of the first types of markets to land in Tucson: the farmers market. Tucsonans have been picking up fresh produce at local farmers markets for decades.
Here are local farmers markets to check out in Tucson and the surrounding area (listed in alphabetical order), plus a couple of other produce resources to keep in mind!
Heirloom Farmers Markets
Various locations, see below
Heirloom Farmers Markets are some of the more popular farmers markets around town. They tend to be larger with multiple locations, including in Oro Valley and Green Valley. Hours change depending on season.
- Udall Park, 7202 E. Tanque Verde Road, Fridays
- Rincon Valley in Vail, 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Saturdays
- Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave., Sundays
- Steam Pump Ranch in Oro Valley, 10901 N. Oracle Road, Saturdays
- Green Valley, 101 S. La Cañada Dr., Wednesdays
Visit their website for more information.
Early morning customers peruse all there is to offer at The Heirloom Farmer’s Market at Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave.
Merchant’s Garden
Merchant’s Garden isn’t your traditional farmers market. The aquaponics farm operation hosts a weekly drive-thru market where you can pick up items like lettuce, chives and other greens.
The drive-thru “farm stand” runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays.
Check out their Instagram for more information.
PLAZA Mobile Market
The PLAZA Mobile Market brings fresh fruits and vegetables to Tucson’s south side community. Find this mobile market set up outside the Valencia Library from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays.
Check out the PLAZA Mobile Market website for more information.
Alina Alderete reaches for a tomato as her grandmother, Rebecca Castro, watches during the weekly Plaza Mobile Market, located at the Valencia Library.
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market
MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona’s Santa Cruz River Farmers Market aims to “support local farmers and farmworkers, provide equitable access to healthy, locally-grown food and create vibrant community spaces for our neighbors to connect,” according to their website. Plus, the market often hosts cooking demonstrations and provides food samples.
The market runs from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. From May through September, though, those hours will adjust to 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Visit the Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market website for more information.
Tucson Village Farm Market
Tucson Village Farm, 2201 E. Roger Road
Tucson Village Farm’s Midweek Market includes a variety of fresh produce grown on the farm and even homemade goodies like focaccia bread, pizza dough and chocolate chip cookies.
The market runs from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Tucson Village Farm’s “big farm” on Roger Road near the windmill.
Check out Tucson Village Farm’s website for more information.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are always available at the Heirloom Farmer's Market at Jesse Owens Park.
Other fresh produce resources
Borderlands Produce Rescue’s Produce on Wheels Without Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W)
Borderlands’ Produce on Wheels Without Waste is an Arizona-based produce redistribution program that partners with nonprofits, including right here in Tucson. You can often find them at local churches, doing drive-thru-style produce pickups for a minimum $15 donation.
For a calendar of upcoming events, visit their website.
Tucson CSA
Tucson CSA operates on a membership-based model. Members can sign up for a six-week or 12-week subscription of seasonal veggie shares that includes 7-8 items each week from local farms. There aren’t any subscription openings at the moment, but Tucsonans can join the waitlist.
For more information about Tucson CSA, check out their website.
