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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.

After making a few stops around the country, spanning all the way from the east coast to southern California, the vegan food truck is making a stop in Tucson.

One of Southern Fried Vegan’s signature dishes is coming along for the ride is the Beer-Cheeze Battered Beyond Burger, but there’s plenty more where that’s coming from. In addition to everything being free of meat, many of the items are free of gluten, too.

Don’t forget about the beer either, which is gluten-reduced. Crooked Tooth Brewing will be pouring its finest (as per usual) to tastefully wash down your meatless treasures of choice.

Normally beer is vegan, but if you’d like to play it safe, ask before taking a swig.

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 Steam Pump Ranch and its iconic 1800’s ranch house is quite the backdrop for more than 25 vineyards and wineries, local fare from a variety of AZ food trucks, live jazz music performed by the Pete Swan Trio and local artisans.

“Off the Vine has quickly become one of our biggest events of the year, and after seeing record-breaking attendance in 2019 we’re expecting an even bigger crowd for 2020,” said Kris Pothier, president of the Arizona Wine Growers Association and owner of Chateau Tumbleweed. “

If you’re not too familiar with wine and aren’t even sure what kind of wine you like, this is a great opportunity to interact with the participating winemakers.

Go ahead and pick their brain about the history of their wine, learn how it’s made, and taste what sets it apart.

Tickets are $25 per person and it’s free admission for designated drivers and kids.