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If you’ve never tried mead it’s been known to be one of the oldest forms of alcohol, and is created by fermenting honey with water and sometimes with fruit, spices, grains, or hops.

From their beginnings in Skull Valley, Arizona to their tasting room in Prescott, Superstition Meadery has made more than 130 unique meads and hard ciders since 2012.

In addition to the free tastings, you can snag 10% off mead flights or full glass pours.

Also, if mead isn’t your thing, of you realize it’s not your thing after a few tastes, all of 1912 Brewing Company’s signature beers will also be available at the event.

Day-pass tickets are $55 per person (unless you’ve already got a room at the ranch)

• Intros to Breweries & Tastings is from 4:30 – 8 p.m. The participating breweries include:
  • Barrio Brewing Company
  • BlackRock Brewers
  • Button Brew House
  • Copper Brothel Brewery
  • Copper Mine Brewing Company
  • Crooked Tooth Brewing Company
  • Dillinger Brewing Company
  • Sentinel Peak Brewing Company
  • Uncle Bear’s Brewery
• Enhanced Cowboy Cookout Dinner from 5:30 – 9 p.m.
  • Menu features steak, chicken, cowboy beans, and more

SAVOR showcases the diversity of food and ingredients by bringing more than 60 of the region’s best chefs, wineries, breweries, and local restaurants together.

The artistic side of the city continues to expand throughout Tucson as it molds a unique gathering of local businesses. With so many local restaurants, breweries, and wineries popping up in the region it’s hard to keep track and taste them all, but that’s why this festival is so well supported.

Tickets are $79 per person and that includes samples from all wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and food purveyors.

VIP Tickets are also available at $125 per person and gets you in one hour early, scores you reserved parking, access to all Tucson Botanical Gardens exhibits, and everything that comes with the General Admission access.

Last year’s tickets vanished days before the event, so don’t wait too long to purchase yours.

The adventure allows you to explore new areas of downtown, new beer, and perhaps favorite beer you’ve already tried in locations you’ve already seen. Either way, it’s a fun experience getting out there and seeing what Tucson has to offer.

12 venues and nearly 30 participating breweries are confirmed so far, but more may to join the party as we creep closer to the event.

Here’s how it works:

• Buy your ticket
• Starting at 11 a.m., take your printed or mobile tickets and ID to your selected check-in spot to receive your wristband, map, and sampling glass
• VIP admission starts at noon and General Admission starts at 1 p.m.
• Plan your journey with your friends through downtown with the provided map