This week finds us with an egg-cellent array of events ranging from Bawker Bawker’s two-year anniversary to a Green Chile Fest at The Meading Room in Sonoita, and everything in between. Apple Annie’s is hosting an event that is sure to make you feel like fall is right around the corner (because it is) and if fall-ing isn’t your thing, then skip on down to the Kino Sports Complex for the Community Food Bank’s HungerWalk.
Don’t forget, you can check out our Events Directory for a full list of Foodie events happening this week and other upcoming things to do.
BAWKER BAWKER 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, 5-DAY CELEBRATION
Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 11
400 N. Fourth Ave.
The good folks at Bawker Bawker Cider House have put together a five-day anniversary celebration featuring two trivia nights, special cider releases, and collaborative cider pairings with a couple of local Tucson eateries. The festivities are already underway, but you have plenty of time to stop in and raise a glass to this locally owned cidery that’s become a Fourth Avenue fixture. Don’t wait too long, the cluck is ticking!
Check out our recent article “Bawker Bawker struts into another year of serving Tucson’s splashiest hard ciders.“
AGAVE SPIRITS TASTING AT T&B NORTH
Friday, September 9
7254 N. Oracle Rd.
Join Tap & Bottle North for a complimentary tasting of some of their favorite agave spirits from Quench, featuring tequila and mezcals from 5 Sentidos, Banhez, and La Gritona!
TACO GRUB FEST 2022
Friday, September 9 at 6 p.m.
7215 E. 22nd St. #101
Taco ’bout a party! Taco Grub Fest 2022 is going down at Hop Street Lounge in collaboration with Zaidas Food. There will be a taco-eating competition between some of Tucson’s favorite local breweries and you.
Also on the agenda:
- $1 street tacos
- trulyknowsmusic will be spinning jams all night
- A full draft list of local craft beers, specialty Palomas, and house micheladas
The fun kicks off at 6 p.m.
HUNGERWALK 2022
Saturday, September 10 at 8 a.m.
2817 E. Ajo Way
Grab your running shoes, HungerWalk is this weekend. This event brings together families, friends, and community members to walk, raise awareness, and funds to end hunger. This is a fun event for all ages and features music, entertainment, healthy snacks, games, activities, and more.
The 1-mile stroll begins at 8 a.m. at the Kino Sports Complex, the Historic Canoa Ranch, or remotely.
Check out our recent article “Hungerwalk 2022: Hit the trails with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.”
APPLE ANNIE’S TASTE OF FALL WEEKEND
Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11
2081 W. Hardy Rd.
Move over pumpkin spice, apple is taking over this weekend!
Experience an all-new experience at Apple Annie’s “Taste of Fall Weekend.” You won’t want to miss fall treats exclusive to the weekend: apple cider slushie floats, apple nachos, cider donut sundaes, salted caramel topped apple pie by the slice, apple cinnamon pancake breakfast, and grilled apple burgers lunches.
When you are done eating, take a walk through the orchards and pick your own apples. Then head to the farm for the last weekend of roasted sweet corn. Make sure you floss, it’ll be a sweet weekend.
PRICKLY PEAR JAMBOREE
Saturday, September 10 at 8 a.m.
14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago
Prickly Pear JAMboree is a daylong event celebrating the Vail and Corona de Tucson communities and everything prickly pear. There will be a parade, classic car show, corn hole showdown, and prickly pear block party with great food, local vendors, and tons more.
TWO Sonoita Events
Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m.
AZ Hops & Vines, 3450 Highway 82 • The Meading Room, 3470 Highway 82
AZ Hops & Vines is hosting their 11th annual Great Crush Festival and The Meading Room is putting on their Green Chile Festival. My suggestion? Since they’re next-door neighbors, make a day of it and hit up both. Enjoy cooler weather, gorgeous views, and a good time to be had by all, including the furry family members.
At AZ Hops & Vines, there will be live music, food, wine, and grape stomping. At The Meading Room, they’ll be going all out with live music by Santa Pachita, food from Moncho’s Food Truck, Queen Ceviche, Crush Gourmet Raspados, and Fork U BBQ. They’ll be stocked up on those frozen green chile margaritas with Tajin y chamoy.
Tucson Knife Fight
Monday, September 12 at 8 p.m.
4340 N. Campbell Ave.
It’s Monday night, you know the drill. Skip on down to Union Public House to join the fun.
