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Gourmet Goodness at PV's Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
It was 'lights, camera, action' at the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural this past Saturday as the culinary students from University of La Costa and Spain's celebrity chef, Paco Morales, visited with vendors and market goers.
 Estación Gourmet Coming to Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
This Saturday promises to be one of the most exciting Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market events of the entire season. Estación Gourmet, otherwise known as Station Gourmet, will be delighting the crowds with cooking demonstrations, tasty samples and free gifts.
Eat & Greet at Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market
 BanderasNews.com
At the Old Town Farmers' Market, there's always a wealth of 'make it, bake it, grow it' treasures to be found at every turn. In fact, you can 'eat and greet' at some of the Market's most popular producer-only exhibits from 9:30 am to 2 pm every Saturday through the end of May.
The Deli Makes All of Their Breads from Scratch
 Laura Gelezunas
Looking for complete satisfaction? Get some hot buns into your life! The Deli in Daiquiri Dick's restaurant 'rolls' in customers everyday with the aroma of fresh baked goods. They are the only fine dining restaurant in town with a full-service deli and bakery inside.
Tour the Distillery Tequila Mama Lucia in Mislamoya
 TequilaMamaLucia.com
Discover real Mexican traditions on Mama Lucia's Tequila Tour. The Leyva family will personally take you through the cooking, fermenting, distilling, and aging process of the Blue Agave. Then sit back and sample our different grades of Tequila and delicious Tequila liquors.
Happy Birthday to the Old Town Farmers' Market
Erin Staley
With a rousing chorus of 'Happy Birthday,' the Old Town Farmers' Market celebrated its fourth season in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica this past Saturday. Visitors and vendors gathered around, filling the popular south side neighborhood with smiles and laughter.
Semana Santa Means Retail Pilgrimage to South Texas
 BanderasNews.com
This week is Semana Santa, or Holy Week. It's a big week in Mexico when schools close and businesses take a holiday. For San Antonio, Texas, it's also one of the biggest weeks of the year for retail sales as Mexican shoppers cross the border in droves to shop the sales.
Keeping it Fresh at the Old Town Farmers' Market
BanderasNews.com
While you're enjoying Semana Santa in sunny Puerto Vallarta, be sure to include the Old Town Farmers' Market in your adventures. This 'make it, bake it, grow it' market delivers the freshest homegrown and handcrafted artisan products for national and international shoppers.
Diversity at Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market
 BanderasNews.com
Every Saturday, Old Town Farmers' Market visitors are treated to an exceptional spread of goodies. Sure, you'll find traditional market items - farm-fresh produce, aromatic flowers, and freshly baked goods - but this Market reflects the charm of its international location and community.
Savory Saturdays at the Old Town Farmers' Market
Erin Staley
If you're looking for something that'll tantalize your taste buds, then head over to the Old Town Farmers' Market this Saturday. You'll find all sorts of edible delights as well as two Vallarta favorites: House of Indian Curry's cuisine and Zumo-Fresh's 100% natural fruit juices.
Have You Been to the La Cruz Sunday Market?
 Landon Hollander
If you haven't had a chance to visit the Cooperativa Huanacaxtle Sunday Market at Marina Riviera Nayarit's Mercado del Mar, you'd better hurry because this astonishing Market closes during the low season (after Semanas Santa and Pascua) and won't return until late Fall.
Organic Veggies & Artisans Soaps at PV's Farmers' Market
Erin Staley
If visions of bountiful produce, just-baked treats, and hand-painted crafts dance in your head when you hear the words 'farmer's market,' then you won't want to miss the 'producer-only' goodies found every Saturday at Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market.
Guadalajara, Jalisco Named America’s Jewelry Capital
 Duncan Tucker
The producer of 70 percent of Mexico’s gold and silver jewelry, Guadalajara, was declared the 'Jewelry capital of America' on Tuesday. The municipal government predicts the city's new designation and its subsequent promotion will cause annual sales to rise nearly 10 percent.
This Week at The Old Town Farmers Market
 Erin Staley
The first of its kind in Puerto Vallarta, the Old Town Farmers Market is celebrating its 4th season as a producer-only event in Zona Romantica. With a 'Make it, Bake it, Grow it' philosophy, you will be wowed by the quality of products and services available.
Unique Products & Services at Old Town Farmers Market
 Erin Staley
It's time, once again, to head out to the Old Town Farmers' Market, where you can meet up with friends and peruse the over 90 stands of fresh produce, homemade goodies, unique gifts, one-of-a-kind products and heart-healthy services offered by local business owners.
Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market a Huge Success
 Frontera NorteSur
PV’s Old Town Farmer’s Market is a smash hit. Every Saturday morning, crowds file past the booths that line the lower end of Basilio Badillo to sample salsa and jam, procure locally-grown fruits and vegetables, hear live music, and purchase prepared foods and hand-made items.
Whimsy and Whiskey at The Old Town Farmers' Market
 Erin Staley
If you are looking for something special to do this Saturday, then make your way to the Old Town Farmers' Market, located in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica. This 'producer only' market is shaking things up with its whimsy and Whiskey every Saturday morning.
Old Town Farmers' Market Food Court Finds New Home
Erin Staley
Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market has been a Saturday morning favorite for four seasons. Because of its popularity, the Food Court is now located inside Nacho Daddy on Basilio Badillo, where you'll find plenty of seating along with music, restrooms, and a laidback atmosphere.
'Superior' Day Tour Goes to La Peñita Market
 Astrid van Dam
Superior Tours Vallarta introduces a new every Thursday tour that leaves from their office in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, with pick ups at Walmart and Bucerias that give you the opportunity to shop at the La Peñita market and explore Guayabitos, Sayulita, and the Riviera Nayarit.
Peg Steley's 'Jewels with Attitude' at River Café
 Michael Boufford
On the heels of an extremely successful sale in Toronto, International jewelry designer, Peg Steley, will be traveling to Puerto Vallarta to showcase her 'jewels with attitude' on Saturday, January 19, from 11 am to 4 pm at The River Café on the Rio Cuale Island in Old Town.
More Hard-To-Find Items at Los Mercados
 Five unique shops all under one roof!
Looking for the perfect pastrami sandwich, a favorite bottle of wine, or a light and fluffy croissant? Look no further than Los Mercados, where you'll find all of this and more, all under one roof, at Aquiles Serdan #265 on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Mexicans Brighten Season for US Retailers
 Angela Kocherga
Shoppers from Mexico are making the season bright for US retailers this year. By law, employers in Mexico must give year end bonus or 'aguinaldo' which families usually spend on Christmas presents. The mall crowds are growing on the border as the number of shopping days dwindles.
Local Artisan Christmas Market at La Luna
 Mariam Flores
Inspired by a Christmas market she visited in Munich, Germany, Chef Mariam Flores is hosting a local Artisan Christmas Market at La Luna Restaurant. The market will feature items that are hand-made and locally produced; things you can't find at big retail stores.
US/Mexico Unite in Operation Holiday Hoax
 US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The US National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and the Government of Mexico are participating in 'Operation Holiday Hoax' - an effort to track down those involved in the importation, distribution, and selling of counterfeit products this holiday season.
Colors on Canvas PV Expo for Los Mangos Library
 Mary Ellis
Colors on Canvas PV art workshop is proud to announce our group’s first collective exhibition on Saturday, December 8th from 2–7 pm at Biblioteca Los Mangos. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase original pieces of art, while supporting Puerto Vallarta's Public Library.
Alternative Christmas Trees in Vallarta
 Paco Ojeda
The Oyamel Fir is the species of choice when it comes to Christmas trees in Mexico. Regretfully, the forest where the evergreen originates is Mexico’s most endangered eco-system and only 2% of the original forest remains, resulting in dwindling distribution of the trees.
Saving Mexico’s Vanishing Folk Art
 Antonio Ramblés
Mexico’s folk art is at risk of becoming an endangered species! Industrialization and urbanization – not to mention cheap Chinese knock-offs – are driving local artists to leave their villages and forsake their craft for work in the cities
Coppel Stores Make Brothers Billionaires
 Alex Cuadros
In 1970, Enrique Coppel introduced a credit card that allowed his working-class customers to buy goods at a handful of small retail stores he owned in Culiacan, Mexico. Four decades later, his 5 billionaire sons have leveraged that idea into a countrywide network of 1,000 stores.
Puerto Vallarta Southside Shuffle Resumes
 Banderas News Team
Every other Friday from 6 to 10 pm, Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica is bustling with activity, as locals and tourists alike head over to Basilio Badillo to do the Southside Shuffle - an eclectic mix of culture, cocktails and music that gives everyone an excuse to shop!
Investours Host Fair Trade Evening Market
 Corrina Jacobs
Investours, a local non-profit organization that supports artisans throughout the Bay of Banderas, will be hosting their semi-annual Fair Trade Evening Market on November 8th from 6:30-9 pm at La Luna Restaurant, located at 466 Venustiano Carranza in Puerto Vallarta.
Old Town Farmers Market Begins 4th Season Nov 3
 Erin Staley
With new vendors joining the long list of favorites, the Old Town Farmers' Market - Tianguis Cultural is one of PV's best weekend attractions. The Market resumes Nov. 3, & runs every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm through the end of May on Pino Suarez between B. Badillo and V. Carranza.
La Cruz Farmers Market Reopens November 4
 Amigos de La Cruz
The Sunday Farmer's Market in La Cruz will begin their third season on November 4, 2012. Open Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm, the market, which offers only locally grown or made products, is located next to the Fish Market at the northeast end of the Riviera Nayarit La Cruz Marina.
A Visit to Guadalajara’s Antique Market
 Antonio Ramblés
Antique markets afford a window into the lives of each treasure’s original owner, and Guadalajara’s antique flea market is loaded with artifacts that look like they once graced the drawing rooms of the gentrified west side neighborhoods built around the turn of the 20th century.
Egg Supply Drops Sharply Due to Bird Flu
 Leticia Paula Cruz
Mexico's Economic Secretariat reported a sharper-than-expected decline in the country's egg supply due to the effects of the bird flu virus in Jalisco. Also, the importation of eggs from other countries is taking longer than anticipated and has put pressure on egg prices.
Galleria Dante Summer News and Art Sale
 Gena Guarniere
Galleria Dante has spent the last few months rearranging the gallery and updating their website. Now that all of the 'Spring Cleaning' is nearly complete, they are celebrating by offering discounts of up to 30% on works by some of Vallarta's favorite artists through September 30th.
Turn Your Old Clothes into a Helping Hand
 Kathleen Palmer
Summertime is a great time to clean out your closet and get rid of all of those clothes that you'll never wear again. This summer, Deja New, a consignment shop in Puerto Vallarta, is making it easy to turn your old clothes into a helping hand for ten Banderas Bay area charities.
Shopping in Puerto Vallarta Made Easy
 Barbara Peters
The easy way to find exactly the specialty shop you want in Puerto Vallarta is to sit down at your computer, open a browser, and visit the online Vallarta Shopping Directory. Here you will find the best and most unique specialty stores in the greater Banderas Bay area.
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