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!

​Use #WORLDMARGARITA on social media!

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 $55

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 are now being accepted for our upcoming event at a special event rate of  $124  (includes all taxes and fees) per night. CLICK HERE to book your special even room rate. We look forward to seeing you!  

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

 2017 Participating Tucson Original Restaurants

2017 Entertainment
6:00 PM - 8:30PM                                     Mariachi Los Potrillos 

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 Savor Food and Wine Festival using code: WORLDMARG

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Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors