Made in Tubac, AZ
The Tubac Center of the Arts and the annual Open Studio Tour further bolster its reputation as a cultural hub, drawing art enthusiasts and supporting local artists.
In 2023, Tubac’s economy employed 266 people, with the largest industries being Retail Trade , Construction , and Accommodation & Food Services.
The town has a high concentration of artists and professionals in computers and math compared to national averages, and 14.18% of workers are home-based.
Additional economic activity comes from small businesses, including restaurants, home decor boutiques, and specialty shops.
Tubac
Untamed Confections
Untamed Confections is a charming artisan candy shop known for local Sonoran Desert honey as the sole sweetener instead of refined sugar or corn syrup.
Operating under Arizona’s cottage industry law, they began in a home kitchen, eventually moving to a storefront at La Entrada de Tubac in 2013.
The shop specializes in honey caramels, organic Peruvian chocolate confections, and honey-sweetened gelato.
Popular items include: Velvet Mesquite, Orange Sunup, Desert Flower, Chocolate Chipotle, and Carameleno Jalapeno flavored honey caramels.
Honey-sweetened gelato in flavors like Caramel Pecan, Peruvian Chocolate, and Honey Vanilla, along with affogato (espresso with gelato) and Spicy Sonoran Drinking Chocolate.
Untamed Confections is a Bronze Member of the Tubac Chamber of Commerce and engages in local events like festivals and wine pairings. Their eco-conscious approach, including plastic-free packaging and local hiring, is well-regarded. They also participate in community events like Luminaria Nights and support local musicians.