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Foodie Events from June 29-July 5: Fireworks, ’90s Country Music & More

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Foodie Events from June 29-July 5: Fireworks, ’90s Country Music & More

Jun 28, 20234 min read

There’s a heck of a lot of new things to do!

Don’t forget, you can always check out our Things to Do section on the website to check out what’s going on any day of the week.

FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS

WE’VE ROUNDED UP A VARIETY OF EVENTS

Aside from the crackling and grumbling sound of nearby fireworks, there may be a different kind of thunderous roar coming from your belly this Fourth of July. Luckily, there are a few events happening around the city that complement the colorful explosions in the sky. 

Check out the full roundup here.

SUPER COOL EVENTS IN TUCSON

BEER COCKTAILS AT 1912 BREWING

Thursday, June 29 from 2 – 8 p.m.
2045 N. Forbes Blvd. #105

1912 Brewing Co is releasing Beer Cocktails. Try a flight or a pint of a variety of drinks!

Invite a friend, enjoy some food, and stay tuned for the different cocktail concoctions that 1912 Brewing Co is bringing you.

Learn more.

SONG & SUGAR SWEETS BUTTERCREAM PIPING CLASS

Thursday, June 29 from 5 – 7 p.m.
4500 N. Oracle Rd.

Indulge in the sweetest experience with Song & Sugar Sweets’ Buttercream Piping Class. Get ready to elevate your baking skills with this special class that focuses on piping scrumptious buttercream on cakes. During this class, you will start with the basics of filling a piping bag and then move on to learning several piping techniques. Make sure to grab your ticket now before they sell out!

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CHILLIN AT THE CHUL

Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1
7366 Paseo Del Norte

Join the Tohono Chul crew Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 – 9 p.m. for live music, refreshing spirits, and light bites from the Garden Bistro!

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THE HAPPY HIVE MARKET AT BUTTON BREW HOUSE

Friday, June 30 from 6 – 9 p.m.
6800 N. Camino Martin #160

They will have some specialty microbrews made in-house by @buttonbrewhouse, feelin’ hungry? @underpressuregrill will be there serving up some paninis, lots of sweet treats to choose from with our lineup of vendors, an ear piercing bar with @jc.jewelss, a custom hat bar, and permanent jewelry with @harper_honey.

Learn more.

90’S COUNTRY NIGHT AT TRAIL DUST TOWN

Friday, June 30 from 7 – 10 p.m.
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Grab your friends in low places because Trail Dust Town is hosting a 90s country night! Since the weather is hotter than a hoochie-coochie, the party will be inside our beautiful Savoy Opera House. Enjoy live music with Anthony Taylor Jr., dancing, a vintage western wear pop-up shop, and 90s country song-themed snacks and drinks.

The cover is $5 at the door or free if you eat dinner at Pinnacle Peak. This is a 21+ event.

Learn more.

MESQUITE MILLING FESTIVAL AT MISSION GARDEN

Saturday, July 1 from 7 – 11 a.m.
946 W. Mission Ln.

This event focuses on the use of dried mesquite pods. The dried pods can be ground into meal or flour and used in a variety of sweet and savory recipes. Ground mesquite pods have been used for millennia for food.

Mission Garden will have two or three portable stamp mills running to process mesquite pods that you bring to the garden into flour, which you can take home and use in your kitchen. There will be a fee for milling, based on the volume of mesquite pods you bring.

Learn more.

YAY YOGA! AT TAP & BOTTLE NORTH

Sunday, July 2 at 11 a.m.
7254 N. Oracle Rd.

Get ready to be guided in a relaxing session with none other than the amazing yoga instructor Joanna. Begins this Sunday, and every first Sunday of the month 11 a.m. Don’t forget to bring your own mat.

Cost: $10 ticket includes full yoga session + draft drink of choice! Register through this link. 

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WHY NOT WEDNESDAY? AT EL CORRAL

Wednesday, July 5
2201 E. River Rd.

Get a giant, 32-ounce, mesquite grilled Tomahawk steak, Rocky Mountain Oyster appetizer, salad, and choice of side for $99. For another $10 they will make it a meal for two. They’ll also have a margarita-tasting flight and Rocky Mountain Oyster appetizer available.

Reservations are accepted but not required.

Learn more.

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TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION: 
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• Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups
• Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID

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Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com 
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