The Tucson 23

The Tucson 23
Mexican Food Festival

June TBA, 2018

A Mexican food festival celebrating Visit Tucson's best 23 miles of Mexican food in America.

Tucson is home to the most authentic Mexican food north of the border. The highest concentration of these restaurants is found within a 23-mile area that includes the City of South Tucson, downtown and lower midtown. At these terrific eateries, many of which are family-owned and decades old, the settings are casual, the ingredients are fresh and the experience is unforgettable.

This second annual event on Father's Day Weekend in 2017 will help establish the event as a Tucson favorite signature event, celebrating some of the best Mexican food in the region.

The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance partners with title sponsor Visit Tucson and the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. The event will feature weekend stay-cation packages, food demos and education, live music and more.

Tickets $49

Tickets include libation, and menu samplings from over 25 local wineries, breweries and local Mexican restaurants.

All ages event. Tickets anticipated to sell out. Tickets are available for purchase until sold out.

Event Partners

Location

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

Surround yourself with natural beauty at our Tucson resort. Nestled against the saguaro-covered foothills of Tucson Mountain Park, JW Marriott Starr Pass Tucson Resort & Spa offers a tranquil yet animated mountaintop setting as natural as the surrounding desert itself. Our resort in Tucson, AZ merges surpassing luxury and personal service with family-friendly recreation, an incredible array of dining options and three nine-hole desert golf courses.

TUCSON 23 SPECIAL RESORT RATES
We are now accepting hotel reservations for our upcoming event. Through this website you can book, modify or cancel your hotel reservations and receive updated information about the event. We look forward to seeing you! Guests will receive additional Tucson 23 Weekend Benefits including access to culinary demonstrations and education classes: Mexican Pastries, Ceviche, Tequila & Mezcal, Masa Tortilla Making, etc.

Get Involved

Participate in the event as a featured restaurant, chef, purveyor or libation

Restaurant Registration

Support your community and become an event sponsor. Download the benefits and opportunities here.

Event Sponsorship

Apply for a media pass to cover the event in your publication or blog

Media Pass Application

We are always in need of a few good volunteers. Register to Volunteer Online

Registration Coming May 1

Participating Tucson 23 Restaurants & Exhibitors

Check back soon for a full list of participating 2018 exhibitors

2017 Libation Participants
Enjoy signature libation samplings from these participants

Roger Clyne's Mexican Moonshine
Barrio Brewing
Borderlands Brewing Company
Dos Equis
Day of the Dead Beer
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

2017 Exhibitors

Tucson-City of Gastronomy/UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Taller de Grafica La Malinche - ART
Best 23 Miles of Mexican Food
Sol Design Studio - ART
Art by Eli- ART
Arizona Daily Star

2017 Entertainers

Entertainment

"Mariachi" means a certain repertoire of music, a special grouping of instruments, and a distinctive style of singing that create an unmistakable sound unique in the world. It has special meaning for many Mexican Americans as an emblem of their cultural heritage and a source of pride and community connections.

Other activities include Dia de los Muertos Face Painting by Ruth Spies and Etienne Boeuf, an interactive art project which all event attendees can participate in, photo fun booth with special themed props, live artist demonstrations and original artwork for sale, and a featured raffle baskets with travel packages, culinary tours, staycations, restaurant gift cards, and more.

Mariachi Mexteca
No music celebrates the historic culture and sounds of the Southwest quite like the traditional mariachi. With an outstanding reputation for providing energy, showmanship, and dependability, this group will surpass your expectations!

Ballet Folklorico La Paloma
Ballet Folklorico La Paloma is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the native folk dances of Mexico. By doing so, they hope to arouse pride and heritage in the Mexican-American Community. They seek to educate the general public through their colorful and entertaining performances.

Mariachi Estrellas De Tucson
Mariachi Estrellas De Tucson is a new community youth group in Tucson, Arizona. Members range in age from 9-14 years. Directed by Jaime Valenzuela with instructors Rudy Valenzuala and David Gill.