The SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival features over 75 of the region’s finest chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and local heritage foods. The series of events culminates in a large culinary festival. SAACA collaborates with Local First Arizona and the Tucson Botanical Gardens as well as local non-profit organizations on this community fundraising event which celebrates our local heritage through the lens of our culinary assets. Learn More
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The Tucson Original Restaurants’ World Margarita Championship is a culinary collaboration among Tucson Original Restaurants, SAACA, and the El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort . The competition supports local culinary diversity by promoting the value of Tucson’s independent restaurants. One of the Tucson Original Restaurants’ longest-running community events, the championship helps sustain the arts and locally owned restaurants. Learn More
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The DEVOUR Culinary Classic is the capstone of Devour Week, a Phoenix based culinary festival of events presenting Arizona chefs, wines, beer and food culture to the Southwest’s food and beverage enthusiasts. Local First Arizona, SAACA, and the Desert Botanical Gardens collaborate to present this important community event that furthers Arizona as a world class culinary destination worthy of international prestige. Learn More
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SAACA, Visit Tucson, the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa, and 40 participating Mexican restaurants and chefs bring the “Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food in America” to life during The Tucson 23: A Mexican Food Festival. A weekend of local chef collaborative dinner pairings, cultural music, culinary classes, and a traditional tequila toast culminate with an authentic Mexican food sampling event. The program supports tourism, economic development, and cultural significance. Learn More
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The Southern Arizona Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge has emerged as one of the region’s largest and most creative culinary competitions. More than 40 chefs and restaurants show off innovative recipes in 15 categories – from the art of mixology, to traditional and modern salsa recipes, to creative taco creations. Enjoy a community fundraising event to benefit SAACA and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Learn More
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Arizona Wine Growers Association and AZBCA, host the Annual Grand Wine Festival & Marketplace in partnership with azcentral.com, featuring up to 38+ local wines from Arizona, featuring over 250+ varietals. With live music, artisan vendors, and food from local food makers, this event is an immersive experience for wine and Arizona lovers.
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The Arizona Republic Presents the Grand Wine Awards Ceremony & Reception featuring awards presentations to the best wines in Arizona. These awards comprise the “Academy Awards” of Arizona wines. Over 200 awards are unveiled to attendees. Learn More
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Join SAACA and Native Seed Search for a three-part dinner series celebrating each of the Three Sisters ingredients. Local chefs will present dishes highlighting corn, beans, and squash, letting their culinary ingenuity shine. Experience live entertainment, paired libations, educational touch points, and food to remember. Learn More
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The inaugural AZ Farm & Food Festival brings together chefs, food artisans, purveyors and local wine makers, distilleries and breweries like no other event in our region. Chefs and local purveyors team up to create original recipes highlighting local Arizona ingredients and products like wine, beer, nuts, meat and fish. Learn More
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Experience the inaugural Sabrosita Sahuarita celebration featuring a signature tasting of featured tequila, mezcal, bacanora and a unique culinary experience highlighting chefs and regional cuisine. Foodies, friends and anyone who loves a festive celebration won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind tequila and culinary festival in celebration of the Town of Sahuarita's 25th Anniversary Celebration. Learn More
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