World Margarita Championship

Friday, August 10, 2018

6:00 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.

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. 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.

Event Partners

Location

El Conquistador Tucson,
A Hilton Resort
10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737

Stay & Play! Feel the stress melt away under the Arizona sun at El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort. Spend the day on the golf course, poolside or at the spa. Lush desert terrain, tropical drinks and southwestern décor welcome your arrival to the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. With suites offering private patios and balconies, a stunning view is never far.

World Margarita Special Resort Rate

Hotel reservations at the El Conquistador Tucson, are now being accepted for our upcoming event at a special event rate of $124 (includes all taxes and fees) per night.

Book Hotel Room Here

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Get Involved

Participation in the event as a featured competitor is limited to Tucson Original Restaurants.

Learn More

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

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Volunteer Opportunities

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

2018 Entertainment

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Ballet Folklorico Tapatio

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Aztral Folk, World Music

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: WORLDMARG