Your Guide to the 2024 Agave Heritage Festival Dinners

Named in honor of the godfather of agave, the Agave Heritage Festival, the Southwest Center, and Borderlands Restoration Network are honored to host the first annual Howard Scott Gentry Lifetime Achievement Award and Gala Dinner. This celebratory dinner culminates a four-day celebration of the agave plant and its role as a keystone of the borderlands, highlighting the culture, heritage, diversity, and sustainability of this plant and our region. The event will take place at 3800 West Starr Pass Boulevard on Sunday, April 21, from 5 - 9 p.m. and will begin with the traditional Starr Pass Tequila Toast on the patio featuring Mezcal Vago. Local chefs will collaborate with agave industry experts to present a multi-course tapas-style dinner utilizing regional and heritage ingredients. Each course will be paired with agave spirit cocktails or neat pours featuring Tequila Ocho. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $229.69 each and can be purchased here. Tucson Foodie Insiders: check the member app for details on your exclusive 20% discount to this event, valid only through Friday, March 22. 

Seis chef and owner Jacob Munoz will prepare a multi-course dinner, representing six regions of Mexico, which will include Guacamole, Poached Shrimp Tostada, Guajillo-braised Short Rib, and Mango Gelato. In addition to the flavorful dishes, guests will enjoy paired cocktails, mezcal tastings, and a presentation by a featured professional from the agave industry. The Seis Heritage Dinner will take place at 1765 East River Road on Thursday, April 18, from 5:30 -8 p.m. Tickets are $130 each and can be purchased here.

Enjoy a signature cocktail, passed appetizers, and a warm welcome from Chef Fleming and Proprietor Sally Kane. The main dinner takes place under the stars, where the guests will enjoy the mezcal neat to truly experience the supreme craftsmanship from the heart of Jalisco. The Tequila Casahuin Heritage Dinner at the Historic Coronet Restaurant is happening on the beautiful 160 year-old property located at 198 West Cushing Street on Sunday, April 21, from 6 - 9 p.m. Tickets are $229 each and can be purchased here.