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Tickets for 13th Annual World Margarita Championship Food & Beverage Competition Have Sold Out Following Participant and Menu Announcement

8/8/2018

 
Original margaritas, outstanding food pairings, interactive arts experiences and live music are on the menu this Friday in Oro Valley for sold out event
Attendees will celebrate local culinary diversity while supporting local restaurants and the arts at the 13th annual World Margarita Championship this weekend in Oro Valley at a sold out event. The event is a culinary collaboration between the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Tucson Original Restaurants and the El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort and is one of Tucson Original Restaurants longest running community events.  The festivities will kick off this Friday, August 10th at 6:00PM and guests will have full access to sample more than a dozen original Margaritas and menu pairings from over 20 Tucson Original Restaurants. Attendees and an esteemed panel of judges will have the pleasure of voting on their favorite entries, and winners will be awarded at the end of the evening. 

Event entertainment will include a variety of arts experiences such as live dancing by Ballet Folklorico Tapatio and live music with Aztral Folk performing World Music, a mural gallery contributed by Arizona artists, live painting by Victor Navarro, painted bottle centerpieces created in partnership with Lucky Cat Social Art, and a raffle featuring art pieces, premium reserve bottles of Don Julio tequila hand painted by local artists, an El Conquistador Tucson, Hilton Resort package, a Top Golf package, a Tucson Originals Restaurants gift card package, and many more!
 
The El Conquistador Tucson is set against the beautiful back drop of Pusch Ridge and the Santa Catalina Mountains giving guests a picturesque setting to enjoy an al fresco experience on the Don Julio Patio featuring the event's tequila sponsor Don Julio.
 
All proceeds from the event will benefit Tucson Originals Restaurants and SAACA's Community Arts Programming, which includes Veterans Art Therapy, Creative Aging Programs, and provides opportunities for over 700 local artists each year.  

 
The 2018 World Margarita Championship Participants and Menus: 
 
Bisbee Breakfast Club 
Featured Margarita: Smoked Margarita - “Smokey, Smokey Margarita” 
Menu Pairing: Chocolate Bacon  
  
Chef Chic 
Featured Margarita: Purple Blossom -A zesty citrus ginger hibiscus margarita 
Menu Pairing: Spicy Sushi Roll with pickled slaw 
 
Dante's Fire 
Featured Margarita: Paradiso Margarita with Sesame Infused Don Julio, Homemade lime liquor, passionfruit puree, black salt rim 
Menu Pairing: Tequila Cured Salmon with Mexican Moonshine Vinaigrette, sliced mixed olives, Orange Love, avocado foam, tortillas 
 
El Cisne 
Featured Margarita: Flying Cisne- Tropical infused margarita 
Menu Pairing: Bacon-Wrapped Fried Avocado - Panko battered, bacon wrapped avocado

El Molinito 
Featured Margarita: Ciscorita and Molinito Blue
  
Elvira's Tequila + Cocina + Vino 
Featured Margarita: Pepino! Cool and refreshing for Tucson heat! 
Menu Pairing: Caribe Tacos - Breaded rockfish on jicama "tortilla" 
 
Fresco Pizzaria and Pastaria 
Featured Margarita: Bitter Orange Margarita
Menu Pairing: Candied Orange Cannoli 
 
Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery & Bistro 
Featured Margarita: Minted Margarita -Classic drink with fresh organic mint
Menu Pairing: Prickly Pear Margarita Cupcake (Gluten Free) 
 
Guadalajara Mexican Grill 
Featured Margarita: Spicy Mango Margarita 
Featured Menu Pairing: Table Side Salsa (Vegetarian) 
 
Kingfisher 
Menu Pairing: Kingfisher's Thai Red Curry Coconut Shrimp, Jasmine rice 
 
Cielos at the Lodge On The Desert 
Featured Margarita: "Kiss Me Thru the Foam" Watermelon, Citrus, Passion fruit 
Menu Pairing: AguaChiles De Tucson -Chile Spiked Chicano Ceviche (Gluten Free) 
 
Mama's Hawaiian BBQ 
Featured Margarita: POG Margarita - Passion fruit, orange and guava 
Menu Pairing: Macadamia Nut Lemon Square 
 
Rigo's Restaurant 
Featured Margarita: Dragon Margarita - Exotic Dragon fruit with 
Roca Patron and citrus 
Menu Pairing: Barbacoa -tender beef cooked with veggies
 
Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria 
Featured Margarita: Fragola, Rocks -Strawberries, cucumber, basil, delicious
Menu Pairing: Panzanella Fragola - A summer bread salad with strawberries 
 
Sundance Café 
Featured Margarita: El Conquistador Grande - Secret Family History Recipe 
Menu Pairing: Chef Steven's Taco Surprise (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
 
Tanque Verde Guest Ranch 
Featured Margarita: Hellfire Margarita - Don Julio, Serrano, Habenero, Peach Puree
Menu Pairing: Corncake with Barbacoa & Roasted Jalapeno Crema 

Tequila Factory at Casino del Sol 
Featured Margarita: Hielo Verde Margarita - Classic Margarita with Frozen Sorbet 
Menu Pairing: Chiltepin + White Sonoran Wheat Salad 
- Whipped Goat Cheese & Prickly Pear (Vegetarian) 
 
The Dutch Eatery & Refuge 
Featured Margarita: Monzón Margarita - A Sonoran Desert Mesquite Margarita! 
Menu Pairing: duck a l'kumquat tacos - kumquat braised duck & slaw (Gluten Free) 
 
Thunder Canyon Brewstillery 
Featured Margarita: El Sabroso Guey - Bitters and spice and everything nice 
Menu Pairing: Smoked Brisket Taco - Smoked Brisket, Stout BBQ, Pickled Onion  
  
Trident Grill 
Featured Margarita: Perfectly Juicy Guava Margarita 
- A sweet lightly citrus margarita 
Menu Pairing: Habanero Carrot Carnitas Spicy - Carnitas tacos on flour tortillas 
 
Vero Amore 
Featured Margarita: Vero Amore's Italian Margarita - Italian Twist, Rosemary Infused Simple Syrup and the Sweet Accent of Limoncello Aperitif

 
 2018 World Margarita Championship 
When: Friday, August 10th at 6 PM 
Where: El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort 1000 N Oracle Road 
Tickets: TICKETS SOLD OUT
Online: http://www.saaca.org/worldmargarita.html 
Phone: (520) 797-3959 x 105 
 
NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available 

Tucson Originals Restaurants
Tucson Originals Restaurants exemplify the independent spirit and the rich culinary heritage that is Tucson. Formed in 1999, the Tucson Originals have been the driving force and model for similar groups all across America who are working to preserve the culinary spirit of their communities. With the rapid rise of chain eateries, this alliance has helped many of Tucson’s signature restaurants survive and thrive. They are your neighbors and friends who contribute endlessly to the betterment of our community. You will find them represented at countless charitable events and outreach efforts throughout the year. They are the first to give when there is a need. We hope you will give them your support and enjoy their offerings in return.

Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit 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 both the young and the old.
 
For more information about programs and events produced by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, go to www.saaca.org.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT
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    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
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    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS
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    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • ONLINE ARTS & CULTURE >
      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
      • STREAMING & VIDEO RESOURCES
      • COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT & DONATE
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM