Oro Valley’s signature spring food festival returns April 12 with local flavors, live music, and community impact.
The 11th annual A Taste of Oro Valley takes place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12. The event unfolds at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. The Rotary Club of Oro Valley organizes the fundraiser each year.
A Taste of Oro Valley highlights local restaurants and beverages
Guests can sample dishes from a range of Oro Valley area restaurants. Meanwhile, the event also features a curated wine and beer garden. Organizers partner with regional producers to showcase local beverages.
Participating beverage partners include:
- Laramita Cellars
- Omphalos Winery
- Dragoon Brewery
- Moto Sonora Brewing Co.
Additionally, live music from the OnesAll band will set the tone throughout the evening. Guests can enjoy the scenic backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Community fundraising drives the event’s mission
Each ticket supports community programs through the Oro Valley Rotary Foundation. Organizers direct proceeds toward local nonprofit initiatives that serve youth.
This year’s beneficiaries include:
- Edge High School, which helps at-risk students complete their diplomas
- StandUp for Kids – Tucson, which works to end youth homelessness
Moreover, the event includes a silent auction featuring goods and services from local businesses. A 50/50 cash raffle will also offer attendees another way to participate.
How to attend A Taste of Oro Valley
Tickets and sponsorships are available online at tasteoforovalley.org. Tickets can be only purchased online for $40 (adults) and $15 (kids 7 yrs+) up until the day of the event. Kids six years old and under are free. On day of the event, the online ticket price for adults will go to $50 and kids to $25.
Organizers encourage early purchase due to strong annual turnout.
For more information, visit tasteoforovalley.org.
