This weekend starts the kick-off of the biggest shopping in Tucson, Arizona from hundreds of vendors. One of my favorite locations I call the Street Vendor shows, this is where I have gotten some of the most unique and unusual items that I incorporate into my jewelry designs. I love to rummage through tons of barrels, boxes, tubs, and miles of tables. 
The shows stretch for miles and miles as vendors take over the hotels, parking lots, and anything in-between; starting at Congress Street and running all the way down past Freeway Avenue. A person can find any type of vendor selling everything from beads, findings, silver, raw materials, lapidary, finished products, gemstones, clothes, bags, and so much more. And best of all, most are open to the public, however check with vendors before purchase to make sure they don’t require a wholesale license.
Good Luck and happy hunting!
