Terruño: Flavors of the Desert returns Sunday, November 16, inviting guests to experience the tastes that define Tucson’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy status. The 21+ event unfolds in the botanical beauty of Tohono Chul Gardens from 3-7 p.m., pairing fine food, local wine, and live music in one immersive evening.
VIP and General Admission Details
VIP admission costs $160 and begins at 3 p.m., offering early access to mingle with chefs and winemakers in an intimate setting. VIP guests will enjoy:
- A welcome drink from one of Tucson’s premier wineries
- A keepsake wine glass and wine lanyard
- A custom tote bag and apron
- Exclusive early tastings set to live local music
General admission costs $125 and runs from 4-7 p.m. Guests will receive a commemorative wine glass and wine lanyard, granting full access to all tastings and entertainment throughout the gardens.
Featured Chefs and Restaurants
Each tasting station reflects Tucson’s creative culinary scene. Participating chefs and restaurants include:
- Barrio Bread with Don Guerra
- Scratching the Plate with Pablo Valencia
- Zio Peppe
- Mountain Oyster Club with Obie Hindman
- Gourmet Girls – Gluten Free Desserts
- Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort & Spa
- Tohono Chul Garden Bistro with David Marks
- Charro Steak
Arizona Wineries and Beverage Makers
Sip your way through the desert’s finest vineyards and beverage artisans:
- Callaghan Vineyards, Elgin
- Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Sonoita
- Los Milics Vineyards, Elgin
- Twisted Union Wine Company, Elgin
- Golden Rule Vineyards, Willcox
- Pillsbury Wine Company, Willcox
- Laramita Cellars, Willcox
- Sonoran Wines, Pearce
- Whiskey Del Bac, Tucson
- Ombre Coffee, Tucson
- Parch Spirits Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
For more about local vintners, explore Arizona wine destinations.
Live Music Among the Gardens
Throughout the event, local musicians will set the evening’s rhythm.
- Max Goldschmid Trio at the Performance Garden
- Nico Barberan at the Overlook
- Dante Olita at the Lomaki Patio
- Old Pueblo DJ at the Garden Pavilion
Event Overview
When: Sunday, November 16
Where: Tohono Chul Gardens, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson
Admission: VIP $160 (3–7 p.m.), General $125 (4–7 p.m.)
Age: 21+ only
Tickets include tastings, drinks, music, and access to Tucson’s finest culinary talents. Experience the artistry that makes the Sonoran Desert one of the world’s most flavorful regions.
For more information, visit tohonochul.org/terruno.
