Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - The countdown is on! There are only 8 days until the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural kicks off its 5th season with your favorite "make it, bake it, grow it" products. And you're invited to join us for every extraordinary moment!

Built on a passion for responsible food production, entrepreneurial development and the "buy local" movement, our seasonal market promotes all things made, baked or grown right here in Puerto Vallarta. Since 2010, our local vendors have been offering fresh produce, artisan products and good-for-you services to nearly 100,000 visitors each season.

Fresh Ideas for a New & Improved Season

In fact, we've enjoyed the last four seasons so much, that we're expanding our efforts. Fresh from our North American Farmers' Market Tour, we will be adding new events to make this a truly unforgettable market experience each week. One of which will be our chef demonstration area. Visitors can stop by, pick up a few culinary how-to's, and sample some exquisite fare made with local ingredients.

A Deliciously "Deadly" Combination

One thing we pride ourselves on is treating our guests to a blended market culture. The OTFM-TC embraces the many nationalities of our vendors and showcases its own personality: a North American style market with the tradition and culture of Mexico's Tianguis markets.

And our opening day is a prime example. We will be participating in the city's Day of the Dead celebrations (Día de Los Muertos) from October 31 - November 3. This traditional Mexican festival honors friends and family who have passed away. There will be singing, dancing, horse demonstrations, fireworks and lots of delicious Mexican food in various locations around town. To learn more, visit VallartaCentro.com or Facebook.

Then visit us on Saturday, November 2, for our 9:30 am ribbon-cutting ceremony. It'll take place in our new location - Lazaro Cárdenas Park. We'll be serving Xocodiva sipping chocolate and sweet, buttery Pan de Muertos - a favorite Day of the Dead tradition.

Shopping Fun

Let the shopping begin! Visit over 80 vendors who will be bringing everything from stamped silverware jewelry to whole wheat Chilean bread. You can even buy a hand woven, Mexican-style bag - the perfect size for just-picked veggies, glass figurines, freshly cut flowers, designer clothing and hand rolled cigars.

Eat to the Beat

Deliciousness awaits with ready-to-eat prepared foods. Foodies can gather on the eastern side of Lazaro Cárdenas Park to find their international favorites: aguas frescas, crepes, Mexican empanadas and tacos, Thai cuisine, and El Torito's lip-smacking ribs. "Eat to the beat" as Don and Rhonda - local favorites and long-time friends of the Market - entertain you with Latin jazz and blues.

And don't forget to pick up some yummy prepared foods to-go. Homemade salsas, healthy dips, all-natural dressings, meat pies, peanut and almond butters, farm fresh cheese, Greek yogurt and artisan chocolates are all conveniently packaged for your week-long dining pleasure.

Wanna Get Involved?

If you'd like to join us for a fun-filled Market season, then stop by Information Booth located in the gazebo of Lazaro Cárdenas Park. We'll have applications for those interested in becoming an on-site vendor or a chef demonstrator. Of course, if you'd like to play a key role as a Market volunteer (helping with the Information Booth and physical set up), we'd gladly give you an application form.

Getting There

Lazaro Cárdenas Park is located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's Emiliano Zapata neighborhood. For only $10 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath the park. Or you can take a taxi or a public bus, which stops along Pino Suarez Street just steps from the Market.

Stay Up on the Latest OTFM-TC News

In gearing up for the best season ever, we've decided to get a facelift - a website facelift that is. Within the next few weeks, our site will have a new look and easier functionality. It will become the go-to place for all the latest OTFM-TC news and events.

Located kitty-corner to Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on Olas Atlas, the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural is open every Saturday from 9:30 am to 2 pm from the first Saturday in November to the last Saturday in May. For more information, visit the Market website at OldTownFM.com, or its Facebook page: Old Town Farmer’s Market Puerto Vallarta.

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