Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - This week, we honor the late, great Shirley Temple (1928-2014) with our own "make it, bake it, grow it" version of "Animal Crackers in My Soup." See how many letters you can find this Saturday at Puerto Vallarta's Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural!
Art made with heart is plentiful here with ColorPod, Patricia Gawle's ceramics, Artisans of Madre Selva's paintings, and Wiki's wood boxes, wall art and clocks.
Breads - hearty and flavorful - are made fresh by Artisan Bakery & Panart.
Dresses for girls (size NB-10) and 18-inch dolls are created by Poder de Niña/Girl Power.
Empanadas by Vera Bakery Café & Empanadas Angel are a great addition to any meal.
Fused glass trash-to-treasure jewelry and décor are handcrafted by Vitrofusion Reciclado.
Graphic work by Tellografia features iconic areas of our city.
Huichol art by Marcos Martin Jimènez represents the indigenous beliefs of the Huichol people.
India Gate serves up a special blend of authentic spices to create their savory cuisine.
Jams and jellies by Mami Jam's will add locally grown "sweetness" to your weekly menu.
Kimchi (Korean side dish) and Kombucha (tea) - both fermented goodies - are served up by Good Guttyworks.
Leather cuff bracelets by Liliana Arte are perfectly partnered with any outfit.
Musical instruments by Nestor Villasenor Garcia are perfect for music and history lovers.
Natural fiber is the choice of the day with Artesanias de Oaxaca bags and Escobas Artesanales de Mexico brooms.
Organic coffee beans are roasted by El Fortin & Café Yolanda Superior del Pacifico
Pets will love Organ-ick's preservative-free, 100% natural dehydrated beef and chicken organ treats.
Quiche from The Leek and Thistle Pie Company is the perfect to-go snack.
Ribs and BBQ sauce by El Torito World Famous BBQ Sauce & Ribs - need we say more?
Services are plentiful at the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural. Treat yourself to a massage or chiropractic treatment.
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Vintage spoon jewelry by Chantel is every fashionista's must-have accessory.
Whiskey by Dorwart Whiskey is handcrafted from locally grown Azteca corn.
Xocodiva's chocolate dipped bananas are a tasty treat.
Yoghurt is done Greek-style by the talents of La Vaka Gorda.
Zancudoff is the area's favorite all-natural bug repellent from Shining Sprouts.
Impassioned by responsible food production, entrepreneurial development and the "buy local" movement, our OTFM-TC is a North American style market celebrating the tradition of Mexico's tianguis markets.
Located in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, kitty-corner to Daiquiri Dick's 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 only $10 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath the plaza. Or you can take a taxi or public bus, which stops along Pino Suarez Street, just steps from the Market. For more information, visit OldTownFM.com, or on Facebook: Old Town Farmer’s Market Puerto Vallarta.Click HERE to learn more about the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market.