The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is hosting the 2018 World Margarita Championship at 6 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 10.
Once again, the Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance (SAACA) and Tucson Originals Restaurants are joining forces to deliver the best margaritas in Tucson.
After everyone’s had a taste and cast their vote, one local margarita will be crowned with the 2018 People’s Choice award.
Tickets are $55 per person, which includes drink and food samples from each competitor, and will go up to $70 on the day of the event.
If you’re looking for a staycation, the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador is offering a World Margarita Special Resort Rate at $124 a night.
2018 World Margarita Championship Competitors
- Bisbee Breakfast Club
- Chef Chic
- Cielos at The Lodge on the Desert
- Dante’s Fire
- The Dutch Eatery & Refuge
- Elvira’s Tequila Cocina Vino
- Epazote Kitchen and Cocktails
- Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria
- Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro
- Noble Hops
- Rocco’s Little Chicago
- Tanque Verde Guest Ranch
- Tequila Factory
- Vero Amore
Raffle Tickets are also going to be available, and you’ll be entered to win up to $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets.
Getting home safe is always important, Lyft is offering discounts to everyone at the event.
- First Time User: Up to $20 in Free Lyft Credit using code: SAACA
- Existing User: 20% off your ride to and from the event using code: WORLDMARG
The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is located at 10000 N. Oracle Rd. For more 2018 World Margarita Championship information, visit saaca.org.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
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.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
