World Margarita Championship

Friday, August 2, 2019

6:30 PM

Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Original Restaurants partner together to bring you the World Margarita Championship, an unforgettable evening of spirited cocktail competitions, tastings of world class Margaritas and tequilas, cuisine of the southwest, and more.

Tucson Original Restaurants chefs and restaurants will battle it out with live Judging and a People’s Choice award, for the best Signature Margarita.  Enjoy food sampling and margarita tastings from Southern Arizona Tucson Original Restaurants and Purveyors.  Attendees will get to vote for your favorite margarita!

Why?

A creative collaboration with Tucson Originals Restaurants that highlights and promotes independently owned, local restaurants and showcases their culinary expertise. To raise awareness of the rich and vibrant culinary community in Tucson.  All funds raised go directly to support SAACA arts education and arts therapy programs, as well as to support Tucson Originals restaurants. 

Event Partners

Tickets $60

Tickets include libation, and menu samplings from local Tucson Originals Restaurants and Purveyors.  21 & Over Event.  Tickets anticipated to sell out. Tickets are available for purchase until sold out for $60. Day of Tickets $70 if available.

Raffle Tickets are also available for purchase to be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets.

Location
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa 
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

It’s tranquil, yet mesmerizing. Private, yet wide open. A distinctive luxury hotel in Tucson where historic charm and modern luxury unite. Welcome to Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa … Tucson’s first and finest resort. Built in the early 1900s, our 80-acre, certified green resort is flawlessly set at the base of the striking Santa Catalina Mountains. A favorite Tucson luxury resort and vacation destination, Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa offers visitors of all ages the joy of getting close to nature with on-site hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Learn more at
https://www.westwardlook.com/
World Margarita Special Resort Rate $109 a night.

The previously advertised room rate at $79 has sold out its room block for the event. The $109 is the summer rate.
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Get Involved

Participation in the event as a featured competitor is limited to Tucson Original Restaurants.
Support your community and become an event sponsor.  Download the benefits and opportunities here.
Apply for a media pass to cover the event in your publication or blog
We are always in need of a few good volunteers.  Register to Volunteer Online July, 2019

2018 Winners

Judges Choice for Margarita
 
1st Place: The Tequila Factory @ Casino Del Sol -- Hielo Verde Margarita
2nd Place: Fresco Pizzeria -- Bitter Orange Margarita
3rd Place: Lodge on the Desert Restaurant-- "Kiss Me Through the Foam" Margarita
 
People's Choice for Margarita
 
1st Place: Rigo's Restaurant -- Dragon Margarita
2nd Place: Chef Chic -- Purple Blossom Margarita
3rd Place: Guadalajara Mexican Grill -- Spicy Mango Margarita
 
Best Menu Sample
 
Judges Choice: The Tequila Factory @ Casino Del Sol -- Chiltepin & White Sonoran Wheat Salad
People's Choice: Rigo's Restaurant -- Barbacoa

2019 Participating Restaurants

2019 Entertainment
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM             Live Music Performance

Victor Navarro live painting all evening in Event Ballroom

Safe Ride Partner

To help ensure all attendees make it to and from the event safely we have partnered with Lyft to encourage everyone attending the festival to plan ahead and keep the community safe. 

​First Time User:
Redeem up to $20 in Free Lyft Credit using code: SAACA
 
Existing User:
20% off your ride to and from the World Margarita Championship using code: SAACA19

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Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors