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Monsoon Melon Celebration
August 1 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Monsoon Melon Celebration!
We are so excited to offer Tohono O’odham yellow watermelon at the market that we’ve just got to celebrate!
When: Thursday, August 1st from 4 to 7pm
Where: Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market, 267 S Avenida del Convento
- Melon Food Demo
- Free Samples
- Live Music
- Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market Merch for sale
More about the Monsoon Melon
The Tohono O’odham variety of yellow watermelon is typically planted with the midsummer monsoon rains and is well adapted to Arizona’s searing summer heat. Once known as the Hopi Yellow Watermelon, this melon has been given many names, including Tiger Melon, Sikyatko, Gepi, and, of course, Tohono O’odham Yellow Watermelon.
Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market Is Open Every Thursday
The market features fresh fruits and vegetables grown locally in Southern Arizona without chemical pesticides. SNAP recipients can get double the fresh produce when paying with SNAP benefits! The market offers culturally relevant foods not available in grocery stores and community spaces to engage with growers and neighbors.
Plan Your Visit
We accept cash, credit, debit, EBT (food stamps), and AZFMNP. We’re a rain or shine market, except in the event of dangerous weather—for more info, review our weather weather policy.
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Details
- Date:
- August 1
- Time:
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Cost:
- Free
- Event Category:
- Community Event
Organizer
- Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
- Phone:
- (520) 535-0679
Venue
- Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market
- 267 South Avenida del Convento
Tucson, AZ 85745 United States + Google Map