Eat Local, Shop Local & Win Prizes During This Year’s ‘Indie Week’

Indie Week kicks off in Tucson on Saturday, June 24 – Tuesday, July 4, featuring its distinct local business Bingo Card. Throughout the 11 days (yes, it’s longer than a week) Local First Arizona is encouraging Arizonans to “go local” by supporting as many locally-owned businesses as possible.

Each year, traditionally over the first week of July, first-timers and returning customers across the state discover new and fun ways to support Arizona’s small, independent businesses.

Here’s How it Works:

1. Complete five spaces — vertical, diagonal, or horizontal lines.
2. As you start your #IndieWeekAZ journey, make sure to mark your completed spaces and keep receipts and screenshots of ways you supported small businesses. If your name is selected, Local First Arizona will contact you for proof of participation and let you claim your prize.
3. Submit your completed Bingo Card by midnight on Tuesday, July 4 to win gift cards, tickets to sporting events, and more.
4. Here are digital versions of the Bingo Cards: English or Español

2023 Prizes Include:

• Two Weezer tickets – Wednesday, August 30 at Arizona Financial Theatre
• Two Modest Mouse tickets – Tuesday, September 19 at Rialto Theatre
• Four Lower Level, Diamondbacks Tickets – Saturday, August 28

Foodie 500 & Foodie Club Member Prizes

This year, Foodie 500 and Foodie Club members who submit a completed bingo card at the end of Indie Week will be entered to win a pair of tickets to the MotoSonora Pool Party on Saturday, July 15.

A handful of local restaurants, a brewery, a coffee shop, and a food truck jumping in on the fun with special discounts from Saturday, June 24 – Tuesday, July 4. Below are the participating businesses and keep an eye on the websites and social media for exclusive deals.

We’ve also put together an interactive guide listing the following spots.

Participating Restaurants

• Kingfisher Bar & Grill
• Button Brew House
• Pure Poke and Prep
• Sito’s Fresh Market
• Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
• Le Buzz Caffe
• Zio Peppe
• HighWire
• Frozen Delight
• Espressoul Cafe
• Moncho’s Mexican Food

Indie Week Kickoff at Proper Shops

There’s something for everyone at “Show, Tell, and Sell” so join Local First Arizona as they kick off Indie Week in downtown Tucson on Friday, June 23. This is also where you can pick up your Local Business Bingo Card.

Hosted at Proper Shops, a collective of local merchants and artists at 300 E. Congress St., this event will feature numerous opportunities to shop locally. For instance, there will be 14 merchants on-site and open for business, several Local First Arizona members tabling or vending exclusively for this event, and a collection of food trucks organized by yours truly, Tucson Foodie.

The event is from 4 – 9 p.m. — plenty of time to support local businesses.

For more information, follow Local First Arizona on Facebook.

Where to Get Your Bingo Card

The nifty Bingo Cards can be picked up at the kickoff mentioned above at Proper Shops (300 E. Congress St.) and at the participating local businesses.

For more information, visit localfirstaz.com.