Celebrate the flavors, traditions, and heat of the Southwest at the Tucson Village Farm's Celebration of Chiles! Join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, hands-on fun, and plenty of CHILES! This event is for ages 21 and up.
Our chiles will come straight from Curry Farms, giving you the chance to taste and celebrate locally grown chiles from the Godfather of Chiles, Ed Curry.
🌶️ Taste your way through a variety of locally grown chiles
🌶️ Meet the region's preeminent chile grower, Ed Curry, and learn about the history and genetics of chiles from seed to table
🌶️ Make your own traditional chile ristra to take home
🌶️Enjoy chile-inspired dishes and demonstrations from the legendary Chef Bruce Yim
🌶️ Learn about genome biology and crop sustainability from internationally renowned University of Arizona plant geneticist Rod Wing
🌶️ Relax on the farm with live music from Tim Ronstadt & the Never on Time Band
🌶️ Celebrate food as medicine and deliciousness through local agriculture, culture, and community
Whether you like your chiles mild, smoky, sweet, or seriously HOT, there will be something for everyone.
Come hungry, bring your friends, and spend a beautiful evening at Tucson Village Farm celebrating one of the Southwest’s most iconic crops!
