Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - Who needs big box retailers when you can shop local from Vallarta-based vendors for the holidays? Here at the Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural, over 80 "make it, bake it, grow it" vendors will help you "get your shop on" this holiday season.

Stop by this Saturday for choice gifts for everyone on your shopping list:

A Touch of Mexico

• Pre-Hispanic instruments
• Huichol art
• Traditionally woven items

Hearth & Home

• Paper mache figures
• Eye-catching décor
• Wine gift bags

Fashion-Friendly Wear

• Clothing for all ages
• Beach glass and silver spoon jewelry
• Wrap bracelets
• Embellished sandals
• Little girls' party dresses
• Custom made bikinis and resort wear
• Handcrafted bags, wallets and purses

"Treat Yourself" Gifts

• Natural body products
• Freshly cut tropical flowers
• Greeting cards

Market Eats & Sweets

With all of that holiday shopping, you will be likely to develop a healthy appetite. Naturally, we have plenty of scrumptious international entrees to tempt your taste buds: Thai, Indian, and traditional Mexican favorites (tacos, empanadas, burritos and green pozole). Our vendors also serve up vegan dishes, such as hamburgers, al pastor and falafels. All of these menu items go perfectly with a refreshing agua fresca (flavored water) and fresh coconut water. Then top it all off with your favorite dessert: cakes, cookies, sticky buns, chocolate-dipped bananas and much, much more! 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.

We also have some eats and sweets to round out your weekly grocery shopping:

• Farm-fresh produce and berries
• Bagels, artisan breads, Mexican- and French-style breads (gluten-free options)
• Deli meats
• Pickles
• Greek yoghurt
• Nut butters
• Traditional British fruit and meat pies
• Flavorful cheeses
• Homemade dips, dressings, salsas and moles
(Even your favorite dog and kitty will love our pet food and treats.)

You are Invited

We'd like to invite you to join us this Saturday for artisan products, live music and unforgettable moments in sunny Puerto Vallarta. Ours is a festive "make it, bake it, grow it" North American style market that celebrates the tradition and culture of Mexico's outdoor tianguis markets. As a registered non-profit/association civil organization, we focus on the "buy local" movement as well as entrepreneurial and community development.

Join us this Saturday (9:30 am to 2 pm in Lazaro Cárdenas Park, Old Town) for live music, artisan products and International fare (including vegan options.) We're open every Saturday from November 1 to April 25. For only 10 pesos an hour, you can park in the garage directly beneath our Lazaro Cárdenas Park location. Public buses and taxis also come this way with a Pino Suarez Street drop off, just steps from the market. For events and updates, please visit OldTownFM.com, and "like" us on Facebook.

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