Where to Eat During HOCO Fest & Tucson Comic-Con (GUIDE)

August 28, 2023

By Matt Sterner

We tend to say it a lot but there really is a lot happening in Tucson.

Take Labor Day weekend for example. HOCO Fest, a three-day music festival, is hosting its 18th and final bash on Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, and then Tucson Comic-Con is happening on Friday, September 1 – Sunday, September 3 at the Tucson Convention Center.

Long story short, you’re bound to get awfully hungry while attending one of both of these events throughout the weekend. Check out our new interactive guide to map out your culinary adventure (the big, red button will lead you there).

Where to Eat & Drink in Downtown Tucson

a group of people standing in front of a crowd — (Photos courtesy of HOCO Fest & Tucson Comic-Con)

This year is HOCO Fest’s last hurrah and will feature 60 bands, six venues, a film fest, a record fair, an art show, and daytime parties. You can purchase a Full Fest Pass or individual show tickets online now — don’t miss out on the festival’s final year.

Over at the Tucson Convention Center, thousands of nerds, geeks, and huge fans of art, film, and more will flock into one space over the span of three days. Special guests like the Yellow Ranger from “Power Rangers Turbo” and the son of Dungeons & Dragons’ co-creator will be on-site. Plus, Michael Biehn from 1984’s “The Terminator” will be there — mostly known as Sgt. Kyle Reese in the film. You’ll want to get your tickets soon for that as well.

Not interested in eating downtown? Check out our other guides for some guidance.

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Matt Sterner

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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