Thousands gather to shop from more than 100 vendors, eat at food trucks and more during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson at 55 N. Fifth Ave. on Feb. 24. To the left in purple is Luna Scrubs.

 Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star

Last Saturday, thousands swarmed downtown Tucson in support of more than 100 mighty local businesses during #ThisIsTucson's second-ever artisan market. A couple people even drove four hours from Las Cruces, New Mexico to shop.

Dubbed Tucson Together, the market took place Saturday, Feb. 24 at 55 N. Fifth Ave. We watched as the community shopped baked goods, paintings, candles, jewelry and so much more. We watched as the community stood in the sunshine waiting in line for tacos and drinks from local food trucks. We watched as the community carried giant packs of paper towels and snacks to donate to Youth On Their Own. 

Our goal at #ThisIsTucson is to foster a community who knows and loves Tucson. This market was part of that. It was our way of encouraging the community to shop local. It was our way of showing our love for local artists and thanking them for making Tucson what it is.

We hope you stopped by, picked up a desert-themed sticker or maybe a T-shirt, sipped on a smoothie or munched on some sourdough bread. We hope you found makers and small businesses that you'll support far beyond this event. 

Thank you, Tucson, for being the warm community that you are. Thank you for showing up. You're the reason we do what we do.

If you missed the market, we hope to host another one soon. Until then, here are some fun photos and videos of Saturday's event. See you next time ❤️

Love,

Gloria Knott, Elvia Verdugo, Jamie Donnelly

Chez Peachy owner Christa Lebron fills out a loyal customer’s punch card during the Tucson Together market on Feb. 24. Lebron is opening a brick-and-mortar this fall.

Melissa Henshaw, right, the owner of Melissa Henshaw Ceramics, helps a curious customer during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson on Feb. 24.

Carmen Austin, the owner of Made by Carmen Lucinda, stitches a daisy flower during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson on Feb. 24.

A woman browses the jewelry from JC Jewels, next to Di Luna Candles, during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson on Feb. 24.

A customer browses the colorful sticker selection at the Turtle's Soup booth during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson on Feb. 24.

Brianda Felix, the owner of Linked by Bri, helps Ashley Whittier pick out charms for her permanent bracelet during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson on Feb. 24.

A hand-beaded metal claw clip was for sale at the Beads Over Diamonds booth during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson on Feb. 24. 

A crocheted possum was on display from Jazmyn Roze Art during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson on Feb. 24.

Thousands gather to shop from more than 100 vendors, eat at food trucks and more during the Tucson Together market hosted by #ThisIsTucson on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 55 N. Fifth Ave. 

From left: #ThisIsTucson food reporter Jamie Donnelly, #ThisIsTucson editor Gloria Knott, #ThisIsTucson features reporter Elvia Verdugo.
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Gloria was born and raised in Tucson and is a 2018 University of Arizona grad. From wildflowers to wildlife, she loves all things Tucson and hopes to share her love of the city with readers ✨