|
The brand new culinary festival will be an exposition of the best of Arizona's cultural heritage with a fresh perspective Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and Casino Del Sol are putting the finishing touches on preparations for the brand new Arizona Farm & Food Festival, which will open it's gates to hundreds of attendees on November 10, 2018 at the Casino's AVA Amphitheater.
The inaugural event is a fresh, new culinary affair in Southern Arizona, with the Casino's Executive Chef, Ryan Clark leading the vision. The Arizona Farm & Food Festival is a family-friendly event that partners a regional purveyor with a local chef, and tasks them with creating a unique menu to share with attendees. Event highlights will include live cooking demonstrations, food samplings, Heirloom Farmer's Market "Taste the Market" tent, children's activities, cultural entertainment and opportunities to meet and interact with the chefs and producers. Local spirits purveyors will be prominent at the festival in the interactive wine and beer tent. Libations from the region's breweries and distilleries will be offered, along with guided tasting tours for the over 21 crowd. Live entertainment and interactive arts experiences will be on tap throughout the day, featuring: the Blues, Americana, Alt-Country act, Kevin Pakulis and His Band; and the Begaye Trio, contributing Navajo music, dancing, and painting. Additional experiences will include acoustic guitar performances, a live painter and activities provided by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe-Department of Language and Culture, and the Tucson Quilt Project. The festival will feature an impressive 35+ stations, serving a variety of creative samples for attendees. Here is a first-look what is on the menu: [POPPED] Artisan Popcorn partnering up with SEED FOOD Seasonings to highlight Truffle Finishing Seasoning Truffle Artisan Popcorn Artisan Popcorn featuring Truffle Finishing Seasoning by SEED FOOD Seasonings, plus Molé Negro Pretzels featuring Molé Seasoning by SEED FOOD Seasoning and Prickly Pear Artisan Popcorn 1055 Brewing and Sausage House partnering up with Forbes Meat Co. to highlight Porchetta Sausage Porchetta Sausage with Pickled Nopales and Spaghetti Squash Slaw A herbaceous Tuscan style pork sausage with hints of citrus and chiltepin along with crisp pickled nopales and spaghetti squash vinegar slaw with golden raisins and toasted pepita seeds Angie’s Kick Ass Salsa to highlight Angie’s Kick Ass Salsa Gourmet Salsa Gourmet salsa Angies Kick Ass Salsa uses over 20 fresh ingredients for every batch of salsa. This isn't just salsa, its a symphony of flavors. (This also won 2017 and 2018 People's Choice Best Salsa from SAACA's Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge.) Apple Creek Farms to highlight lavender Lavender Lemonade A refreshing and delicate lavender lemonade Boca Tacos Y Tequila partnering up with Grand Canyon Brewery and Red’s Roasters to highlight Dark beer and Roasted Chile Taco Slowly smoked beef with a beer reduction and a roasted Chile sauce Served with samples of Grand Canyon Brewery Beer BrushFire BBQ Co. partnering up with Button Brew House to highlight Chiltepín Red Chiltepín Smoked Brisket Mesquite smoked beef brisket brined with Button Brew Chiltepín Red beer Served with samples of Button Brew House Beer Casino Del Sol partnering up with High Energy Agriculture and Double Check Ranch to highlight Cabbage and Grass-fed Chuck Roast Pastramied Chuck Roast Sliders Anne's kraut, house made parker roll, horseradish-mustard Casino Del Sol partnering up with Covilli Brand Organics and Barrio Bread to highlight Arizona Apples and Barrio Bread Covilli Apple Butter Stewed and caramelized Arizona Apples smeared over Barrio Bread with apple salad Casino Del Sol partnering up with Pascua Yaqui Tribe Department of Language and Culture and Youth Group to highlight a Pascua Yaqui Tribe traditional dish Three Sister’s Soup Native beans, corn and squash Charro Steak partnering up with Tortillas by Che West and Forbes Meat Co. to highlight Flavor-infused tortillas and Chorizo Taste the Market Tacos Chorizo topped over flavor-infused tortillas Chef Chic partnering up with Hamilton Distillers to highlight Whiskey Del bac Dorado Mesquite Smoked Dorado Pork Belly Waffle A dorado chili glazed pork belly over a potato, cheddar, bacon waffle with dorado maple syrup Served with samples of Whiskey Del bac Dorado Mesquite Smoked Cielos at The Lodge on the Desert partnering up with Dos Manos Apiaries to highlight Honey Arizona Toast Arizona fig toast, Dos Manos Honey, local pecan, blue cheese and cranberry on Barrio Bread Served with Prosecco Commoner & Co. partnering up with Summit Nut Co. to highlight Pistachios Chef Nottingham's Pistachio Pasta House Pasta, Spanish romesco, Sauteed shrimp, Local Vegetables Corazon Café & Catering partnering up with Black Mesa Ranch Goat Cheese to highlight Goat Cheese Menu TBA #drunkencocktails partnering up with Three Wells Distilling to highlight Three Wells Vodka Bloody Mary #drunkencocktails’ delicious Bloody Mary mix with Three Wells Vodka Dulce Vida Tequila to highlight Grapefruit-infused tequila and pineapple-lime-infused tequila Tequila Infusions Grapefruit-infused tequila and pineapple-lime-infused tequila cocktails Gringo Grill + Cantina partnering up with Delgado's Food Service and San Xavier Cooperative Association to highlight Cholla buds, cactus syrup and white tepary beans Native Fry Bread of the Southwest Native fry bread with cholla bud pico de gallo, cactus syrup and tepary bean hummus Gypsy Caravan partnering up with Presta Coffee Roasters Menu TBA Heirlooms Farmers Market featuring Taste of the Farmers Market Samples and products from local vendors around Southern Arizona including Southwinds Farms, Robbs Family Farm, Chochise Family Farms, Wild Child Gardens, Sleeping Frog Farms, Sunflower Sprouts & Superfoods, English Family Fruit Farms, Fiore Di Capra Goat Cheese, Southwest Bee Supply, Tortilleria Arevalo, We Be Jamin' Farm, Durazo's Poco Loco Salsa, Breadsmith, Bajo Tierra Kitchen, Cafe Francais Jonathan's Cork partnering up with Top Knot Farms and Shamrock Foods to highlight Duck and chicken liver and mushrooms Duck and chicken liver pate Puree of chicken and duck liver with shallots, mushrooms and splash of cognac JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa partnering up with White Lion Tea Company to highlight Cranberry & Hibiscus Tea Cranberry & Hibiscus Tea Tres Leche Citron Cake with Cranberry and Hibiscus crema, cranberry compote, whipped cream and chocolate shavings Served with samples of Cranberry Hibiscus Tea Kingfisher partnering up with Iron John’s Brewing Co. to highlight Iron John’s Brewing Co. Beer Beer Battered Prawns Lemony's Fermented Foods partnering up with Fermented Tea Company Kombucha to highlight Purple Ra!n Kombucha Tea Blend (Lady Earl Grey, Jasmine, and Lavender) Purple Ra!n Sweet Rolls Sourdough sweet bread with floral accents of Lady Earl Grey, Bergomot, Lavender, and Jasmine. Topped with a Kefir Frosting infused with hints of Lavender. Served with Purple Ra!n Kombucha and Purple Haze CBD Hemp Kombucha Loews Ventana Canyon Resort partnering up with Pivot Produce to highlight Arizona Apples Apples Mesquite smoked apple pie, acorn flour streusel Served with fresh pressed apple cocktail Maynard's Market partnering up with Merchant's Garden AgroTech Inc. Maynard's Salad Merchant Garden romaine, smoked trout, anchovy, egg yolk Navigreat Fine Food Co. to highlight Olive Oil, Olives, Local Arizona Dates and more Samples from Local Arizona food manufacturers Wide selection of olives, olive oil, and Arizona grown dates. Table will display dozens of Arizona food products in retail-ready packaging. Nook. An Urban Kitchen partnering up with Huss Brewing Co. to highlight Huss Brewing Co.'s Orange Blossom and Koffee Kolsch Mole Meatball A sweet and spicy mole meatball made and paired with the infamous Koffee Kolsch Blueberry Scone Fresh and flaky blueberry scones with the light and creamy Orange Blossom Served with Huss Brewing Co.'s Papago Orange Blossom Pima Community College - Hospitality Leadership partnering up with Ramona Farms to highlight the Tepary Bean Pequeño - Tepary Bean Tamale & Sugar Pumpkin Tamale A mini version of a traditional tamale. Tepary Bean Tamale served with local verdolagas, whole tepary bean, Queso Fresco. Sugar Calabaza Tamale - Picoso Apricot Chamoy Served with Pumpkin and Ginger Aqua Fresca Prep & Pastry partnering up with Hayden Flour Mills to highlight Flour Hayden Mill French Toast Hayden Mill Brioche, candied nuts, macerated berries and chia whipped butter. Served with Rose Pedal Mimosa PRP International to highlight Wine Queen Ceviche partnering up with Arevalos Farm to highlight Frjol Mechudo and Local chiles Frijol Mechudo Arevalos Farm's own genetic creation, "Frijol Mechudo" organic dry bean served refried with locally made, non GMO corn chips, Queen Ceviche salsas and cotija Mexican cheese Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink partnering up with 5 Sons Ranch and Dillinger Brewing Co. to highlight Lamb and Beer--Serrano Seduction Local Polenta with Local Lamb Sugo Freshly milled polenta with braised 5 Sons Ranch lamb Paired with samples of Serrano Seduction beer by Dillinger Brewing Co. Rigo's Restaurant partnering up with Larry's Veggies to highlight local produce Menu TBA Roger Clyne's Mexican Moonshine Tequila to highlight Roger Clyne's Mexican Moonshine Tequila Food pairing with tequila tasting Mango/Silver, Aged Sharp Cheddar/Reposado, Dark Chocolate with orange/Añejo Seis Kitchen partnering up with Dragoon Brewing Co. to highlight Stronghold Session Beer by Dragoon Brewing Co. Braised Barbacoa Taco Taco with Arizona Grown Beef Barbacoa braised in Dragoon's Session Stronghold Beer Served with samples of Dragoon Stronghold Session Beer The Gallery Golf Club partnering up with Agritopia and Pueblo Vida Brewing Company to highlight Majool Dates and Beer Spicy Pork Belly Slider with Majool Date Jam Grilled Pork Belly on a Brioche bun with a sweet date jam spread Served with Pueblo Vida Brewing Company beer The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol partnering up with Pillsbury Wine Company, Shamrock and Arbuckles Coffee Roaster to highlight Pork Belly, Mango tea and Pillsbury Wine Company’s Arizona wine Mango Tea Rubbed Pork Belly with Ginger Congee, Pickled Beet Relish Arbuckles' Mango Tea Rubbed Pork Belly with Ginger Congee and Chile, Beet Relish Served with wine from Pillsbury Wine Company The Grill at Quail Creek partnering up with E&R Pork to highlight Pork shoulder Asian Pulled Pork Asian pulled pork, won ton, jicama slaw Yellow Brick Coffee partnering up with Elgin Distillery to highlight Nitro Cold Brew, Hot Coffee and Elgin Distilled liquor Caffeinated Cocktails Hand-crafted coffee cocktails made with locally roasted coffee and Arizona Distilled liquor Served with samples of Nitro Cold Brew and hot coffee INSPIRATION Chef Ryan Clark is a force in the culinary world and has been increasingly in demand nationally and internationally for his talents as chef, teacher, and restaurant consultant. His passion for farm to table cuisine has been an ongoing focus of his career, and the event is an opportunity to share that passion on a large scale. "This festival is unlike any event that we have in the region," said Clark. "Each station will be a unique opportunity for guests to interact with the chef preparing the dish, the farmer that produced the food and the brewer or distiller of the paired beverage, all served in one bite. The Arizona Farm & Food Festival is about providing a food-experience that facilitates building relationships and strengthening our community in an impactful way." Chef Ryan is currently the executive chef of Casino Del Sol where he oversees all culinary operations for the Forbes Four Star award-winning casino resort. The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) produces several culinary festivals throughout the year that highlight the region's vibrant culinary arts scene. This inaugural event represents a new partnership and a new model for the nonprofit organization, creating fresh avenues for integrating arts experiences that capture the spirit of the event. "The Arizona Farm & Food Festival is an investment in the sustainability of Arizona's cultural food heritage and connecting chefs and restaurants with local food producers supports preservation of our culture," said Kate Marquez, SAACA Executive Director. "Arts and culture provide foundational contributions to communities’ well-being. By supporting and developing innovative arts programming, we help create communities capable of positive, diverse and equitable public dialogue and action." EVENT TICKETS Tickets for the Arizona Farm & Food Festival are $35 for General Admission, which includes access to the AVA Amphitheater for the Arizona Food & Farm Festival, live cooking demos, activities, entertainment and menu samples. Second-tier tickets are $50 and include all General Admission benefits, as well as 10 wine, beer and spirits samplings for those over 21 only. Tickets are on sale now at www.SAACA.org. AZ Farm & Food Festival When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at 11:30 AM - 3 :00 PM Where: Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, 5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757 Tickets: $35 General Admission, $50 Upgraded Ticket with Alcohol Samplings Phone: 520-797-3959 x 105 About SAACA The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes multi-disciplinary educational opportunities in the arts and culture across all age groups. About Casino Del Sol Located in southwest metropolitan Tucson, Ariz., the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with nearly 20,000 enrolled members. The Tribe owns and operates several enterprises including Casino Del Sol, Arizona's only Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond casino resort, one of the Best Hotels in Arizona named by U.S. News & World Report; Casino of the Sun; AVA Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat open-air concert venue named Casino Arena/Amphitheater of the Year by Casino Entertainment Awards; Sewailo Golf Club a par-72 championship course designed by Notah Begay III; and the Del Sol Marketplace. For more information, call 1-855-SOL-STAY (765-7829) or visit www.CasinoDelSol.com; Follow Casino Del Sol on Facebook and Twitter. The Fall 2018 Open Studio Tours to feature record number of local artists The 2018 Fall Open Studio Tours is almost here! The much anticipated, self-guided art studio tours will take place over two weekends in Southern Arizona. Weekend 1 will include all participants SOUTH of River Road -- the weekend of October 27 & 28th; and weekend 2 will include all participants NORTH of River Road -- November 3 & 4. The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is partnering with the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona to make the Open Studio Tours possible.
The free, self-guided tours will draw thousands of visitors to explore the neighborhood studios, view the creative industries of the region, and in many cases, see live demonstrations and participate in artist meet and greets. Over 250 artists have registered to participate in the 2018 Tours. The artists will open their homes and studios to welcome visitors to view a wide variety of artistic mediums created within. The multiple art forms include painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, silk dyes, textiles, wood-carving, metal work, jewelry, ceramics, glass-blowing and so much more! The Fall Open Studio Tours in Southern Arizona is one of the largest self-guided tours of artist studios and creative work spaces in the region, featuring two weekends showcasing artists and local creative businesses from across Southern Arizona. Everyone from the local community is invited to participate and support the talented, unique artists that include our friends and neighbors. The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance has a website customized just for these two weekends, making it easier than ever to locate these artist spaces. The website features a map with the locations of all participants and profiles of the participating artists. Detailed information such as artist mediums, sample work, location information and studio activities can be found at www.OpenStudioTours.com. The mission of Open Studio Tours is to support and promote local artists who work and exhibit in Southern Arizona and is a cooperative effort between the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona. "In exhibitions we see an artist's final piece. Open Studio Tours offers us all a rare opportunity to see the place where work is made, and to ask artists questions, in person, about their work and their process," said Carol Varney, Executive Director of the Arts Foundation. "These artists give voice to Tucson, Pima County, and Southern Arizona, and we extend our thanks to the City of Tucson and Pima County, without whose funding this kind of experience would not be possible. The tour shows us, in a tangible way, that artists are working in every corner of our community, and are at the forefront of community creation, critical thinking and cultural development, enhancing our lives in Southern Arizona." Kate Marquez, SAACA's Executive Director, looks forward to the partnership. "The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is proud to collaborate with the Arts Foundation and local artists for Tucson and Southern Arizona, to support, and advance the Open Studio Tours throughout our region, and provide resources for hundreds of local artists to showcase, develop and promote their original artwork in the community," said Marquez. "SAACA truly believes that our collective impact will only continue to grow when our creative community comes together to collaborate on these types of projects." Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to participate in the incredible creativity the Southern Arizona region has to offer. Support your local artists and get inspired. About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. |
Archives
April 2020
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed