FRIDAY Jesse Owens Park Farmers’ Market

The fledgling member of Tucson Farmers’ Markets offering fresh produce to Tucson’s east side — Tucson Farmers’ Market East at Jesse Owens Park! The park is located at 400 S. Sarnoff Drive, just east of Pantano and south of Broadway on Sarnoff. The market is open Friday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm (winter hours). Bring the family and enjoy everything this premiere farmers’ market has to offer.

map of TFM East at Jesse Owens Park

JESSE OWENS MARKET VENDOR LIST

Adventure Coffee Roasting – At Adventure Coffee Roasting, we roast only certified, organically grown coffee in very small batches, guaranteeing product freshness and consistency. More than 95% of our beans are certified Fair Trade.  We like this niche we’re in. Because we are a boutique roaster, we have the liberty to choose only the finest Arabica green coffees on the planet, roast them to their “sweet spots,” then deliver them to our friends in Tucson.

Anna’s Kitchen – Too busy to cook?  Maybe you’re just too tired to cook.  Anna’s Kitchen is the place for you, serving many varieties of frozen casseroles.  You take them from the freezer to the oven to your table  and enjoy.

*Please note that the emu oil companies will be at TFM East on alternate weekends. Please contact the companies directly for dates.

Arizona Emu Oil Products – Barbara and Bill Johnson produce lotions and soaps from the oil of emus that they farm. They also sell emu eggs and peacock feathers. All of their emu oil is rendered by Texas A & M and housed here in Tucson. Barbara explains emu oil is good for joint and muscle pain, burns and as a moisturizer for cracked fingers and heels.

Arizona Outback Emu Oil Co. – Lance and Jackie Talley began raising Emus commercially for their meat, feathers oil and leather in 1995. They began with one pair of emus and at one time had 250 birds. The market for emu red meat was a slow one, though the emu meat is very low in cholesterol but the cost to process and inspect was expensive. So, Arizona Outback downsized their flock and now gets their emu oil from an American Emu Association certified refinery. Arizona Outback began experimenting with the oil and developed their own recipes for handmade soaps by trial and error sharing samples amongst friends, and includes a line of lotions made with emu oil, goat milk and other fine oil. Lance also makes custom mesquite cutting boards, spoons and spatulas with a decorative touch of turquoise.

A Great Location Cafe – A family owned and operated cafe, we offer breakfast and lunch at the market.

Bistro Blends -  Gourmet Olive oils and Balsamic Vinegars with unmatched quality and flavor.  A great start to a great meal.

Circle Key Farms – Jannie and Eddie Key have been farming in Eloy, Arizona for a number of years.  Their specialty is goat meat and pork.  They also bring to the market fresh vegetables and watermelons.

Durazo’s Poco Loco Specialty Salsas – The Salsa Lady offers a variety of fresh fruit salsas with peaches, pineapple, and mangoes. All made with ten different kinds of chilies which come in three different heat levels including Mild, Hot and Stupid Hot. Other specialties include green chile pico de gallo, a fresh ceviche, a crab and shrimp dip and guacamole. We are chemical and pesticide free with some organic offerings.

Dragnass Soap -  My name is Joyce and over 15 years ago I walked into a shop on 4th avenue and took a class in Soap Making.  I immediately fell in love with the whole creative process.  I originally started by just making soap for me, but it got out of hand very quickly.  Eventually I realized I had too much soap and giving it away to family and friends was not making much of a dent in my stock.    It was then that I found myself  setting up  one day day at a farmers’ market in order to introduce others  to my passion.  I believe everyone should love their soap.  I believe the soap you choose to use should do more than just clean, it should nurtures your skin and titillate your senses.  I believe it should be fun, beautiful to look at and it should smell fabulous.  I also believe that you shouldn’t have to pay an arm and a leg to find a soap that will do all that.  Come by my booth for  a free sample.  I’d  love to meet you.
Grammy’s Garden – Grammy has been offering her artisan jams, jellies, chutneys, mustards, and pickles for several years. Habanero Dills, Munchin’ Mustard, Dilly Beans, Rolling Thunder Jam, local Rhubarb Jam, and Pomegranate Jelly are among our customer favorites. Our pickles include whole spices and herbs for outstanding artisan flavor. Always a discount for purchasing 4 or more jars, so you can afford to stock up on special treats. Grammy’s offers a great selection of quality fruits and vegetables to our market customers. Our specialties include Willcox tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, various vegetables in season, as well as local apples, peaches, and pears in season. We all cook and are always happy to offer suggestions for any product you find at market! Ask to go through the recipe box! Grammy also offers DeCio Pastas from Tempe. Handmade and air-dried, they are an amazingly flavorful pasta. See Grammy’s on facebook for news of special products!
High Country Nuts- Large selection of dried nuts, fruit and seeds.

High Energy Agriculture -  Features chemical free vegetables and melons, soy free organic eggs and raw local honey.

Markley Farms- Our specialty is tomatoes.  We carry two varieties of Beefsteak, five varieties of cherry tomatoes, six heirloom varieties, and a yellow acid free tomato. We also offer nine types of headed lettuce, a baby lettuce mix and spinach.

Maya Tea Company – A local loose-leaf tea company with a complete line-up of black, green, herbal, oolong and chai teas. The Maya Tea Company carries many common varieties and original signature blends of loose-leaf tea, they personally select high grade teas from India, China, Taiwan, and Japan along with many herbal blends that meet their exacting standards. Everything is flavored, blended and packed in small batches to ensure quality, consistency and freshness.

Mediterranean Delights -  Specializing in such Mediterranean delights such as hummus, pita bread, baklava,stuffed grape leaves and an item that will be featured each week.

Mountain Sunshine Eggs- We believe in happy chickens.

Peppermint Jim – We are fourth generation mint farmers, Cosby mint farm, est. 1912 in Michigan.  We have expanded our business to Arizona with hoop houses in Marana.  We feature fresh mint, and a line of body care products, soil amendment and artisan distilled mint oils.

Planet of the Crepes – We serve a variety of sweet and savory crepes folded to fit in a hand held cone.  No forks required!

Pure Crusts - Pure Crusts are made with pure, fresh ingredients, hand stretched, par-baked, and ready for your oven! No more messy counters and rolling pins. You can enjoy pizzeria pizza crust with the convenience of your own freezer! Pure crusts come in a package of three gently-baked crusts. Our packages come in four varieties: sourdough, wheat, enriched flour and now GLUTEN FREE! Enjoy them just as they are in a sandwich or wrap, or add your own toppings and crisp them in the oven.  Any way you make them, Pure Crusts are pure delight!

Also enjoy Pure Crusts’ new Kale Chips! Kale is one of the most nutritious food that you can eat, and now Pure Crusts has made kale crispy, and delicious. Pick up a bag and enjoy it for yourself.

Richcrest Farms – Once upon a farm everyone farmed the natural way. We are here in Cochise, Arizona to do it that way today, do it simply and naturally. Come and enjoy our green fields of naturally grown produce. We harvest the seasons.

Rustic by Romny  - Specializing in making wooden kitchen utensils and cutting boards using local Arizona woods, mostly mesquite and oak.  All of the untensils are made from tree trimmings using  hand carving tools.

San Rafael Valley Beef Company – Our beef is 100% Grass-Fed, Naturally 100% Organic.

Southwest Bee Supply - We offer a variety of local raw honey direct from our bee hives and bee pollen.  We also offer organic raw agave nectar.

Sticky Situation – Growers of quality cactus and succulents native to deserts around the world.

Three Amigas - Our specialty is candied jalapenos.

Tortilleria  Arevalo – A 2nd generation family owned business that specializes in tortillas, specializing in mesquite, corn and flour products.

Walking J Farm – We are a small family run polyculture farm.  We raise grass fed beef, pastured chickens and turkeys, natural eggs, pastured pork, and organically grown produce.  All our products are antibiotic and hormone free.  We only sell what we raise on the farm.  We offer CSA shares for all of our products.

We B’ Jamin’ Farm – My jam tastes just like your grandma’s. Because I use certified Organic or no-spray fruits and berries, pure cane sugar, no corn syrup or beet sugar, and an all natural pectin. I use NO artificial ingredients. My goal is to make Jam that is good for you and still taste good. My products are made in a commercial kitchen right on our farm in Tucson.

White Cane Sockeye Salmon - White Cane Sockeye Salmon’s  Randy Houghton, is a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska.  They sell frozen filets of Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.  They are completely boned and individually vacuum-sealed.

Willie Mae’s Southern Style Bakery -  Choose from a wide variety of cakes, pound cakes, pies, and cobblers.  The is southern style baking at its finest!  Everything comes in individual serving sizes, but larger portions are available through special order.