Citrus Jubilee at the Markets

Pucker up and celebrate the citrus season! This year our local oranges, grapefruits, lemons, tangelos and kumquats are flourishing on the trees. At Heirloom Farmers Markets, we’re excited to highlight this fresh and zesty fruit with its own Citrus Jubilee weekend! Join us at the markets from 9am-1pm on Wednesday, January 17th at Green Valley Village, Saturday, January 20th at Oro Valley (Steam Pump Ranch) and Sunday, January 21st at Rillito Park (Food Pavilion) for locally grown citrus and citrus food specialties and deals.

HEIRLOOM FARMERS MARKETS’ SPECIAL JUBILEE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wednesday, January 17th at Green Valley Village (Farmers & Artisans) – 101 S. La Canada Dr.
  • Live music from Michael Mack.
• Saturday, January 20th in Oro Valley (Steam Pump Ranch) – 10901 N. Oracle Rd.
  • Live music from bluesy local Michael P. Nordberg.
• Sunday, January 21st at Rillito Park (Food Pavilion) – 4502 N. 1st Ave.
  • For our largest citrus bounty of the weekend we will have food trucks and a featured Chef at the Market from Katelyn Louise of Pure Joy Planet Academy.
  • As an added zest to the festivities, our featured music for the festival will be R. Carlos Nakai and friends, the world’s premier performer of Native American flute music.

At the farmers market you’ll find tangy breads and pastries, citrus jams and jellies, freshly squeezed juice, orange blossom honey, flavored olive oils and vinegars, and scented soaps highlighting this vibrant fruit. Plus, keep your eyes out for recipe cards on the many ways to cook and use this in-season fruit. Join us for the smells, flavors and inspiration citrus brings to your palate! Stop by the market info booth for a full list of citrus vendors and citrus inspired market deals.