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CORBETT’S Celebrates 1 Year of Food, Drinks & Pickleball

(Photo courtesy of CORBETT'S)

CORBETT’S Celebrates 1 Year of Food, Drinks & Pickleball

Aug 27, 20243 min read

Wowee. Has it already been a year since CORBETT’S opened on the historic corner of Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street?

Time flies when you’re tossin’ back beers, paddlin’ some balls over a net, and eating local cuisine at 340 N. Sixth Ave.

shrimp tacos
Rocky Point Shrimp Tacos (Photo courtesy of CORBETT’S)

To celebrate their first anniversary, the team at CORBETT’S is hosting a five-day birthday party from Thursday, August 29 – Monday, September 2.

Each day of the birthday bash they’ll bring a new theme, ensuring that something is exciting for most people to join in on. From glow pickleball to a “Pickle Ball,” tailgate party, lawn games, water balloon fights, and more, the festivities ought to keep you busy this Labor Day weekend.

Keep scrolling to check out the birthday schedule.

CORBETT’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

Glow Boots & Beats
Thursday, August 29, 6 – 10 p.m.

“One of the highlights of the birthday bash will be the glow pickleball activities, held in the iconic Historic Corbett’s Building. This unique twist on a classic game will bring a whole new level of excitement and fun, as players compete in a glowing atmosphere.”

Learn more.

Fall For Dusk
Friday, August 30, 6 – 10 p.m.

“It’s not a birthday celebration without music! That’s why we have teamed up with DUSK to curate a special night of live music followed by beats by Walters the Don. Band details with follow soon. Get ready to dance the night away.”

Learn more.

First U of A Game Tailgate Party
Saturday, August 31, noon – 7:30 p.m.

“It’s already that time of year again, football season is back! Since the first U of A game is happening over our birthday weekend, we’re going to celebrate with a TAILGATE. We’ll have grilling delights, drinks, lawn games, oversized water pong, and more.”

Learn more.

Pickle-Ball Party
Sunday, September 1, 7 -10 p.m.

“The birthday bash will also feature a pickle-ball party, where music, dancing, and pickles will come together for an unforgettable evening. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in 80’s prom night attire, pickle-themed outfits, or a combination of both, as they groove to the beats of 80’s and Gentlemen.”

Learn more.

Monday, September 2
Water Day! BYOP, noon – 5 p.m.

“What’s a birthday party without some water balloon fights? The weekend will culminate with a thrilling water day on Monday, where attendees can cool off and have fun with water guns and balloon fights. Poolside chilling and BYOP (Bring Your Own Pool) will also be available, ensuring a refreshing end to the festivities.”

Learn more.

“Our vision was community — to create a place where people can gather, eat, drink, play, and be entertained all in one space,” said Scott Stiteler, founding partner at Loveblock Partners. “After all these years of running businesses Downtown, we know and love the area well and believe this is the perfect location for this concept. CORBETT’S is a unique combination of old and new and it is a place for families, college students, professionals, and more to create fun and memorable one-of-a-kind experiences together.” 

CORBETT’S is located at 340 N. Sixth Ave. For more information, visit corbettstucson.com

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At 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.

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