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Weekend Wanders: November 13 – 15 Events

Weekend Wanders: November 13 – 15 Events

Nov 13, 20153 min read

Nov 13: The Ultimate Party

2500 E Ajo Way

Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and delicious food provided by North, Wildflower, Zinburger and Blanco Tacos + Tequila to support the efforts of The Boys and Girls Club.

The night begins with happy hour, cocktails, craft beer and appetizers. Dinner will be served followed by 2 live bands and lots of dancing. Throughout the night there will be a silent auction and raffle with cash prizes. Oh, and a firework show to cap the night off.

For more information visit The Party.

Nov 14: Harvest Festival at the Farm 

4210 N Campbell Ave

Tucson Village Farm is hosting a day of fun for the whole family. From 10:00 to 2:00, there will be everything from a petting zoo, food trucks, food demonstrations with samples, live music and farm tours.

It is free to enter the event, but don’t miss out the opportunity to buy fresh produce from an urban farm built for the youth of the community.

For more information, visit Tucson Village Farm. 

harvesting peppers (Photo Credit: Tucson Village Farm)
Harvesting Peppers (Photo Credit: Tucson Village Farm)

Nov 14: St. Martin’s New Release Festival 

290 Elgin Canelo Rd

Sonoita Vineyard is hosting a day of wine and food to celebrate the blessing of the vintage and the season’s newly released wines.

The day  begins at 10, with 12 tastings from the featured wineries including AZ Hops & Vines and Flying Leap Vineyards, barrel tastings, and a tour of the vineyard. Lunches will be offered by The Steak Out and The Café. There’s also children’s games and activities along with live music.

For more information visit Sonoita Vineyards.

Nov 14: The Rock’s Annual Food Drive

136 N. Park Ave

BBQ & Crawfish Boil-$5 cover and food at $5 a plate (salsa/beef jerky contest, bring your best!) Live acoustic performances from local musicians/At 7PM Live Music by Scavenger Hill-Fire By Rank-Border Town Devils-The Sindicate-Blacklidge-Headrust/$10 cover OR $5 cover + 5 non-perishable food items/The Rock 136 N Park Ave. 629-9211

More info: tucsonfoodie.com

Nov 13: Celebration of Basketry & Native Foods Festival 

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

A gathering of indigenous cooks, chefs, farmers, scholars, artists, nutritionists, historians, seed savers and basket weavers to celebrate the vitality of indigenous people, land and food.

Agenda includes basketry, chef and language presentations. Topics include traditional foods and health; food sovereignty; contemporary basketry; preserving the art of basketry; traditional agricultural practices, and a tasting lunch featuring indigenous foods prepared by Guest chefs.

More info: tucsonfoodie.com

Nov 15: Crush Wine, Food, Art Festival 

Tucson Museum of Art – 140 N. Main 

The Tucson Museum of Art and Southern Arizona Arts & Culture Alliance (SAACA) have made the CRUSH pARTy a much anticipated annual event. Hosted each Fall in the courtyard at the Museum, the party brings together Tucson’s top restaurants, fine art and rare wine.

This year, the CRUSH pARTy taking place on Sunday, November 15, is a completely re-imagined take on its former self. The wine and cuisine will be chosen and crafted around different regional themes, depending on which culinary pavilion you visit.

More info: tucsonfoodie.com

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Sarah Pelfini

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Sarah Pelfini is Tucson Foodie's 2015 summer intern. She is currently studying journalism and Chinese at the University of Arizona.

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