Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Over eighty local producers have spent their summers busily readying themselves for the 6th season of Puerto Vallarta's favorite weekend attraction: the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural.

We're just one week away from cutting the ribbon on this "make it, bake it, grow it" option for national and international visitors. In fact, we're the perfect blend of a North American style market celebrating the tradition and culture of Mexico's outdoor tianguis markets. As registered non-profit/association civil organization, we focus on the "buy local" movement as well as entrepreneurial and community development.

Today, over 100,000 national and international shoppers come out every season to scoop up a wealth of one-of-a-kind goodies, including:

• Farm-fresh produce and berries
• Pickles
• Organic coffee
• Artisan breads
• Traditional British fruit and meat pies
• Greeting cards
• Flavorful cheeses
• Baked goods
• Homemade dips, dressings, salsas and moles
• Custom made bikinis and resort wear
• Deli meats
• Handcrafted jewelry, sandals and accessories
• Natural body products
• Refreshing agua frescas (flavored water)
• Freshly cut tropical flowers
• Greek yoghurt
• Nut butters
• Eye-catching décor
• Clothing for all ages
• Prehispanic instruments, Huichol art and traditionally woven items
• Fresh coconut water
• Organic pet food

They also check out the local non-profit organizations and on-site services such as chiropractic adjustments (with an American-certified doctor) and rejuvenating massages. And now you can too!

A Foodie's Delight

With all of that exploration, you'll need to replenish your energy with the market's mouth-watering food and refreshing beverages. International food vendors will wow you with a variety of lip-smacking International fare, including Thai, Indian and Taiwanese dishes.

And of course, we have a fantastic spread of Mexican favorites from tacos and empanadas to burritos and green pozole. We even have vegan entrees, such as hamburgers, al pastor & falafel.

Just remember to save room for the sweet stuff!

• Cakes
• Cookies
• Artisan chocolates
• Sticky buns
• Ice cream
• Candied nuts
• Peanut brittle
• Sweet breads
• Chocolate-covered bananas

Simply head on over to our new International Food Court which is located under shaded pergolas on the eastern side of Lazaro Cárdenas Park. Relax and dine to the rhythms of local musicians. On Opening Day, we'll feature Tatewari, a 4-member Flamenco guitar band.

Join in the Fun

Come on out and enjoy the live music, wonderful weather, farm-fresh produce and artisan goods at the OTFM-TC! Our 9:30 am ribbon-cutting festivities will start the market fun on Saturday, November 1, in Lazaro Cárdenas Park. This beautiful town square is located in Vallarta's Emiliano Zapata neighborhood.

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday! If you have any questions, our Information Booth will be open during market hours. And if you'd like to become an OTFM-TC vendor, volunteer or chef demonstrator, we'll have applications on hand.

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 CárdenasPark, 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 November 1 to April 25. 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 market updates in English - and now in Spanish - please visit OldTownFM.com, and "like" us on Facebook.

Click HERE to learn more about the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers' Market.