Shoppers looking for handmade goods and locally owned food trucks can check out the inaugural Sierra Vista Street Market this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old movie theater lot at Clovis and Santa Ana avenues.

The event is a collaboration between Fresno Street Eats and Mujeres Market, offering a mix of artisan vendors and food trucks.

Mike Osegueda, the founder of Fresno Street Eats, said, “This is one of the Fresno Street Eats flagship locations for years now. We’ve been looking for ways to breathe new life into our Saturday offerings there, and this new collaboration with Mujeres Market is sure to do just that. We look forward to this event and more like it in the future.”

What to Expect?

Gabby Gaona, event coordinator for Mujeres Market, said attendees can expect “a lot of hand-made items, you will see local businesses…like earrings, cups, or sewn bags. So it’s all artisan goods.”

Gaona said the market will feature about 22 vendors and 10 food trucks. “So we’re trying to bring people back to Sierra Vista,” she said, referencing the mall’s history as a popular weekend destination before facing the same challenges as malls throughout America.

The outdoor market will include tables and chairs for visitors to enjoy meals and music. Gaona also noted that many vendors offer items for children.

Gaona, who founded Mujeres Market three years ago, supports the coordination of these events. She said the market is designed to support local businesses and provide alternatives to big online retailers.

“Buying local, sometimes it’s cheaper, and it’s made with love from someone,” she said.

This event is the first of several for Mujeres Market, with another fully booked market scheduled for April 11 at Manchester Mall and one more on April 25 at Campus Point.

Gaona said she hopes to maintain regular indoor and outdoor markets for local vendors.

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