Holidays at the Markets • Rillito Park

Heirloom Farmers Markets is proud to announce its 2nd annual Holidays at the Markets event at the Trail Dust Town (Home of Pinnacle Peak), Oro Valley Steam Pump Ranch and Rillito Park (4502 N. 1st Ave.) farmers markets. This holiday weekend will have something for everyone, including live music, vendor holiday deals and plenty of holiday gift ideas!  

Celebrating the joyous flavors of Baja Arizona, the Heirloom Holiday Markets will showcase more than 80 farmers market vendors over the weekend and culminate with a featured chef demo from Community Food Bank’s Caridad Community Kitchen, and live music from French Quarter on Sunday. The holiday markets will be held at Trail Dust Town on Friday, December 16, at the Oro Valley market on Saturday, December 17, and at the Rillito Park Food Pavilion on Sunday, December 18 from 9am to 1pm, respectively.

As part of the festivities, Heirloom will be selling raffle tickets to win one of two amazing baskets of market goodies (over a $700 value) to raise money that contributes to the awareness of our local farming community. Raffle tickets will be sold for $10, and if you buy 10 tickets you get an additional ticket free! Winner need not be present to win — Visit the Market Info Booth to purchase tickets.

In addition to wonderful local produce, meat and cheese for holiday feasting, vendors will feature special gifts that highlight the holidays:

RILLITO PARK FARMERS MARKET

• Red chile ristras and wreaths from our seasonal Maria’s Ristras vendor.
• Local honey direct from the bee keepers –  Southwest Bee Supply, Terry’s Apiaries and TONE Nutrition and Honey.
• Sweetly scented soaps and lotions from Alpine Goat Girl and Desert Rain Soaps & Lotions.
• Organic and wildcrafted herbal products from Desert Tortoise Botanicals.
• Oaxacan chocolate from Xocolatl, featured as our seasonal drink at the market.
• Mesquite and prickly pear products from Aravaipa Heirlooms and Desert Tortoise Botanicals.
• Jarred goodness! Jams and jellies from Larry’s Veggies and We B’ Jammin’ Farm. Kimchi from Bajo Tierra Kitchen.
• Organic and Locally Roasted Coffee from Adventure Coffee Roasting, and Yellow Brick Coffee.
• Beautiful christmas cactus and succulents from Arid Adaptations Nursery, Cactus Rose Floral and the Family Tree Nursery.
• Red’s Roasters has what you need for this tamale season! From fresh roasted green chiles to New Mexico dried red pods and chile powder.
• Delicious freshly baked holiday sweets from Cafe Francais, Gourmet Girls Gluten-Free Bakery, Green Heart Bakery, Succulent Delicacies, The Roasted Chile, Tortilla Arevelo, and Village Bakehouse.
• Holiday party essentials from Big Skye Bakers, Breadsmith, Dante’s Fire, Durazo’s Poco Loco Specialty Salsas, Lasagna and More, Mediterranean Delight, and Old Pueblo Pretzels.
• Healthy dog treats for your pup! Grain-free, Gluten-free & GMO-free dog treats from Happy Tails Barkery.
• Plus, foodie stocking stuffers from Country Harvest Pantry, High Country Nuts, Jack and the Bean Soup, Local Southwest, Maya Tea Company, My Rawesome Foods, Papa Mike’s Beef Jerky, Pappardelle’s Pasta, and POPPED Artisan Popcorn, Sogno Toscano Olive Oil,