FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 20226PM-9PMSouthern 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. 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 community arts outreach programs, as well as to support Tucson Originals restaurants.
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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 $80. 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 now on sale! |
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LOCATION
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CATALYST Arts & Maker Space at the Tucson Mall
4500 N Oracle Road, Suite 110, Tucson, AZ 85705 Lower level between Sears and Dillards 
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GET INVOLVED
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Participation in the event as a featured competitor is limited to Tucson Original Restaurants.
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Register to volunteer online HERE
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2019 WINNERS
Judges Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert – “Monsoon Margarita”
2nd Place: Casino del Sol – “Fresa Rosada”
3rd Place: Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa – “Pomegranate Ginger Margarita”
People's Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Benson City Grille – “Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Margarita”
2nd Place: Rigo’s Restaurant - “Grilled Pineapple Margarita”
3rd Place: Bisbee Breakfast Club – “Cherry Vanilla Margarita”
Best Menu Sample
Judges Choice: Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert – “Chiltepin Chocolate Mudslide Sensation”
People's Choice: Rigo’s Restaurant – “Traditional Carnitas Tacos” / Bisbee Breakfast Club – “Smoked Pork Posole” (TIE)
1st Place: Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert – “Monsoon Margarita”
2nd Place: Casino del Sol – “Fresa Rosada”
3rd Place: Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa – “Pomegranate Ginger Margarita”
People's Choice for Margarita
1st Place: Benson City Grille – “Cilantro Jalapeño Lime Margarita”
2nd Place: Rigo’s Restaurant - “Grilled Pineapple Margarita”
3rd Place: Bisbee Breakfast Club – “Cherry Vanilla Margarita”
Best Menu Sample
Judges Choice: Cielos at the Lodge on the Desert – “Chiltepin Chocolate Mudslide Sensation”
People's Choice: Rigo’s Restaurant – “Traditional Carnitas Tacos” / Bisbee Breakfast Club – “Smoked Pork Posole” (TIE)
2022 PARTICIPATING TUCSON ORIGINALS RESTAURANTS
Chef Mat Cable
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Chef Ryan Clark
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Chef Mary Steiger and Susan Fulton
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Chef Wendy Gauthier
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2022 Iron Chef Ken Foy
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Chef Patrick Vezino
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Dulce Vida Tequila
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Chef Devon Sanner
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Chef Rocco DiGrazia
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The Dutch Eatery
Chef Marcus Van Winden
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Pinnacle Peak
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2019 ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music by Nathaniel Burnside Duo (Flamenco Fusion)
Live Painting by Victor Navarro
Movement Performances by Circus Sanctuary
Interactive Mural Display by Snoodmen Art Collective
Chalk Mural Gallery
Free live music after the event in Lookout Bar by Five Way Street
Live Painting by Victor Navarro
Movement Performances by Circus Sanctuary
Interactive Mural Display by Snoodmen Art Collective
Chalk Mural Gallery
Free live music after the event in Lookout Bar by Five Way Street
Safe Ride Partner
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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
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