WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
TASTE ORIGINAL MARGARITAS & MENU SAMPLES FROM THE TUCSON ORIGINALS RESTAURANTS | ARTS EXPERIENCES
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
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!
The event also features live music, interactive arts experiences, and meet and greet's with many local Tucson chefs.
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!
The event also features live music, interactive arts experiences, and meet and greet's with many local Tucson chefs.
eVENT TIMES5:30PM-8:30PM
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LOCATIONLoews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750 |
ADMISSIONTickets $70
Purchase tickets below |
PARTNERS
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LOCATION
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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750 Stay at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Special guestroom rate of $149.00 per night with a waived resort fee available all weekend long. Go to https://www.loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon/world-margarita-championship-weekend Or call 1-800-234-5117 and mention code: DI3MRG- World Margarita Championship 
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TICKETS
$75 each
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 $75. Limited tickets available.
Raffle Tickets are also available for purchase to be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets.
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 $75. Limited tickets available.
Raffle Tickets are also available for purchase to be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets.
GET INVOLVED
- Volunteer at the Event
- Participate as a competitor in the event
- Donate or become a sponsor
PARTICIPANTS
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Casino Del Sol
Chef Ryan Clark Dante's Fire 2022 Iron Chef Ken Foy El Taco Rustico Chef Juan Almanza Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria Chef Rocco DiGrazia Zio Peppe Chef Devon Sanner Nana's Kitchen Chef Javier Teran |
Noble Hops
Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse Casey Wills Mama's Hawaiian BBQ Chef Sam Alboy Chef Tammie Wagoner Howdy Juicy Malta Joe's Baked Goods Chef Joe Gauci Flying V at Loews Ventana Canyon Executive Chef Ken Harvey |
The Lodge at Ventana Canyon
Chef Wendy Busby Queen Ceviche Feliz Zaborsky La Botana Tacos Leyda Rios Borderland Spirits Vero Amore Transit Tea The Red Light Lounge at The Downtown Clifton Vinny Magaña |
WINNERS
2023 WINNERS
Judges Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Nana's Kitchen - "Sonoran Passion Margarita"
2nd Place: The Red Light Lounge at The Downtown Clifton - "'Is This Thing Tiki?' Margarita"
3rd Place: El Rustico - "Nopal Margarita"
People's Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Nana's Kitchen - "Sonoran Passion Margarita"
2nd Place: Casino del Sol - "Sandia Negra"
3rd Place: La Botana Tacos - "Morada Margarita"
Best Menu Sample
Judges Choice: Malta Joe's Baked Goods - "Southwestern & Pinchi Bean Pastizzi"
People's Choice: Dante's Fire - "Lemon Herb Pork Belly Rib"
1st Place: Nana's Kitchen - "Sonoran Passion Margarita"
2nd Place: The Red Light Lounge at The Downtown Clifton - "'Is This Thing Tiki?' Margarita"
3rd Place: El Rustico - "Nopal Margarita"
People's Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Nana's Kitchen - "Sonoran Passion Margarita"
2nd Place: Casino del Sol - "Sandia Negra"
3rd Place: La Botana Tacos - "Morada Margarita"
Best Menu Sample
Judges Choice: Malta Joe's Baked Goods - "Southwestern & Pinchi Bean Pastizzi"
People's Choice: Dante's Fire - "Lemon Herb Pork Belly Rib"
2023 RAFFLE WINNERS
Robin Kelley
Tucson Culinary Basket
Amanda Hart
Tuxon Hotel Gift Basket
Louisa Miranda
Ginger Garcia Insurance Basket
Reinhard Schmoelzer
Tucson Arts Basket
Jim Grosjean
Tucson Local Basket
Alex Dwyer
Transit Tea Basket
Jeff Herr
"Stay and Play" Basket
Paige Brevick
"Tucson Creatives" Basket
Tucson Culinary Basket
Amanda Hart
Tuxon Hotel Gift Basket
Louisa Miranda
Ginger Garcia Insurance Basket
Reinhard Schmoelzer
Tucson Arts Basket
Jim Grosjean
Tucson Local Basket
Alex Dwyer
Transit Tea Basket
Jeff Herr
"Stay and Play" Basket
Paige Brevick
"Tucson Creatives" Basket
VIDEOS
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