The Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort Hotel is hosting the 2018 World Margarita Championship at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 2.
The creative event is a collaboration between the Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance (SAACA) and Tucson Originals Restaurants and for the past few years they’ve aimed to deliver the best margaritas in Tucson.
If you haven’t had the chance to catch one of the previous World Margarita Championships, you may want to consider setting aside some time for this year’s event for an evening full of spirited cocktails, tastings of world class Margaritas and tequilas, and cuisine of the southwest.
Tickets are $60 per person, which includes drink and food samples from each competitor. If you snooze you’ll lose (and will have to pay $70 on the day of the event).
If you’re looking for a staycation, the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort Hotel is offering SAACA Special Event rooms for $109 a night.
World Margarita Championship Participants
- Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria
- Casino Del Sol
- Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
- Chef Chic
- The Dutch Eatery & Refuge
- Cielos at The Lodge on the Desert
- Tanque Verde Ranch
- Jarritos
- Dante’s Fire
- Westward Look Wyndham Resort & Spa
- Cazadores Tequila
- Bisbee Breakfast Club
More participating restaurants are expected to be announced before the day of the event.
The Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort Hotel is located at 245 E. Ina Rd. For more information on the 2019 World Margarita Championship, visit saaca.org.
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More about MattAt 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.
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