What
Dusk Music Festival
When
October 6 – 7
Where
Rillito Park
4502 N. 1st Ave.
More Info
duskmusicfestival.com
While locally-run Dusk Music Festival will feature popular musical acts such as hip hop artist Big Sean, and dance producer and performing artist Steve Aoki, their dedication to local runs deep.
Local artists, such as Lando Chill and Herm will also appear on stage during the two-day event, but when it comes to food, it’s only local restaurants that’ll make an appearance.
“We decided early on that we really wanted to let local food shine,” said festival co-organizer Steve Stratigouleas, who’s also co-owner of Union Public House and Reforma. “Three of the four festival founders – myself included – have their hands in the restaurant business, so it only made sense.”
With sweet treats from Eegee’s and Frost Gelato and heartier fare from restaurants such as Red’s Smokehouse + Tap Room, Union Public House, and The Parish, attendees will have a wide variety of quality options to choose from.
Dusk Music Festival Participating Restaurants
Each participating restaurant below will offer a limited menu:
- Dante’s Fire
- Eegee’s
- Empire Pizza
- Frost Gelato
- Greek House
- The Parish
- Red’s Smokehouse + Tap Room
- Reforma
- Union Public House
General admission for Dusk starts at $49 for a one-day pass. VIP tickets start at $89, which includes access to express VIP entry lanes, shaded VIP lounge areas, the VIP bar, VIP air-conditioned restrooms, and a premium viewing area.
Parking passes are $20 and must be purchased prior to the event. Bike valet will be provided.
To top off the local delights, Tucson’s own Barrio Brewing Co. brewed a special double IPA in anticipation of the festival. Dubbed “Double Dusk IPA” and an imperial or double IPA by style, the 8.7 ABV beer features Simcoe and Centennial hops from the boil with copious amounts of Citra and Mandarina Bavaria from the dry hopping phase for notes of tropical and stone fruits.
If you’re unable to try Double Dusk IPA at Dusk Music Festival, it’s also on tap at Barrio Brewing Co., Bear Canyon Pizza, Dante’s Fire, Illegal Pete’s, Tap & Bottle North, and Saguaro Corners.
In addition to Dusk’s namesake brew and the obligatory Bud and Bud Light, the festival will feature Barrio beer exclusively. Wine, beer, and soda will also be available along with a variety of cocktails.
For more information, visit duskmusicfestival.com. To purchase tickets and parking passes, visit the Dusk Music Festival on Ticketfly.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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