Monsoon Melon Celebration: August 7, 2025

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 7th from 4:30 to 7:30pm

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

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.