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WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022

6PM-9PM

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.  

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 ARE SOLD OUT


EVENT PARTNERS

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LOCATION

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

Participation in the event as a featured competitor is limited to Tucson Original Restaurants.
Register to volunteer online HERE


2022 WINNERS

Judges Choice for Margarita 
1st Place: Nana's Kitchen - “Mango Tamarindo Margarita” 
2nd Place: Casino del Sol
- “Hibucharita Margarita” 
3rd Place: Dante's Fire
- “Rootbeer Margarita” 
 
People's Choice for Margarita 
1st Place: Nana's Kitchen - “Mango Tamarindo Margarita” 
2nd Place: Zio Peppe - “
Italian Soda Margarita” 
3rd Place: Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse
- “Huckleberry Margarita” 
 
Best Menu Sample 
Judges Choice: Casino del Sol - “Hibiscus Panna Cotta” 
People's Choice: Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
 - “Brisket Taco” 

 

2022 PARTICIPATING TUCSON ORIGINALS RESTAURANTS

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Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria
Chef Mat Cable
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Casino Del Sol
Chef Ryan Clark
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​Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro​
Chef Mary Steiger and Susan Fulton
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Chef Chic
Chef Wendy Gauthier
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Dante's Fire
2022 Iron Chef Ken Foy
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Brother Johns BBQ
​Chef Patrick Vezino
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Dulce Vida Tequila
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Bisbee Breakfast Club
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Zio Peppe
Chef Devon Sanner
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Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria
​Chef Rocco DiGrazia
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The Dutch Eatery
Chef Marcus Van Winden
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Noble Hops
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Pinnacle Peak

2022 ENTERTAINMENT

Live DJ by DJ L3XX 
Live Painting by Victor Navarro
Margarita Inspired Painting Crafts with Art Mixer
Featured Foodie Sculpture Installation by Artist Nathaniel Lewis
Caricatures by Lindsay Henderson

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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. 

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Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors

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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.
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS & HEALTHCARE
    • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS - CALL TO ARTIST
    • ARTS EDUCATION
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS
    • CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • ONLINE ARTS & CULTURE >
      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
      • STREAMING & VIDEO RESOURCES
      • COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT & DONATE
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM