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WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP

TASTE ORIGINAL MARGARITAS & MENU SAMPLES FROM THE TUCSON ORIGINALS RESTAURANTS | ARTS EXPERIENCES
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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.  

eVENT TIMES

5:30PM-8:30PM

LOCATION

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
​7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ 85750

ADMISSION

Tickets $70
Purchase tickets below

PARTNERS

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LOCATION

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
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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 ARE SOLD OUT

GET INVOLVED

  • Volunteer at the Event
  • Participate as a competitor in the event
  • Donate or become a sponsor

PARTICIPANTS

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"
 

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

VIDEOS

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.

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  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
    • EQUITABLE OUTREACH
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • SAACA BOARD LEADERSHIP
  • GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT
    • SUPPORT OUR WORK - DONORS & PARTNERSHIPS
    • CURRENT PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • SPONSOR A PROGRAM OR EVENT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
    • ARTIST & VENDOR APPLICATIONS
  • EVENTS & FESTIVALS
    • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART & MUSIC FESTIVALS >
      • CRUISE, BBQ & BLUES
      • DESERT RIDGE MUSIC & MURALS
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • ORO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
      • ORO VALLEY FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • ORO VALLEY SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
      • TEMPE ART BLOCK PARTY
      • TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL
    • CULINARY EVENTS >
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • SALSA, TEQUILA & TACO CHALLENGE
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC >
      • LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOOKOUT
      • ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES
      • RIVERFRONT PARK CONCERT SERIES
  • ART PROGRAMS & COLLABORATIONS
    • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES - CALL TO ARTIST LISTINGS
    • SAHUARITA CAPTURING COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST
    • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
    • PUBLIC ART IN ORO VALLEY, AZ
    • PUBLIC ART IN SAHUARITA, AZ
    • VENTANA GALLERY & ART EXHIBITIONS AT ROCHE >
      • UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE ART EXHIBITION
      • 2023 ROCHE CULTURE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
      • 2022 ROCHE CELEBRATING MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
      • 2021 ROCHE LUNG CANCER AWARENESS EXHIBITION
    • CREATIVE AGING AT THE FOUNTAINS
    • DIGITAL ART PROGRAMS >
      • AARP CELEBRATING ARTISTS VIDEO SERIES
      • SLOW FOOD COOKING CLASSES WITH SLOW FOOD
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH 2022 >
      • Gila Monster
      • Glowing Scorpions
      • Prickly Pear Everywhere
  • CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE