24feb1:00 pm5:00 pmTucson Craft Beer Crawl 2024
The annual beer-fest-meets-bar-crawl is back on February 24, 2024. This year Tucson Foodie is teaming up with local event professionals Best Life Presents/Ranch
The annual beer-fest-meets-bar-crawl is back on February 24, 2024. This year Tucson Foodie is teaming up with local event professionals Best Life Presents/Ranch House Media (producers of TenWest and Pueblos del Maiz) to produce a great event for you.
The Craft Beer Crawl takes you on an epic journey to various taprooms and destinations in downtown Tucson, including some new spots that recently opened. The last event was the largest yet as local craft beer lovers explored more venues and breweries than before. Expect an even bigger and better experience in 2024.
Other improvements in 2024:
GENERAL ADMISSION – $50
TUCSON FOODIE INSIDERS – $25
February 24, 2024
1:00pm – 5:00pm
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
december
14oct(oct 14)5:30 pm09dec(dec 9)8:00 pmSunset Market at The Cottonwoods
Join us for our new Sunset Market at the Cottonwoods starting on October 14! Come for the shopping and stay for the Cowboy
Join us for our new Sunset Market at the Cottonwoods starting on October 14! Come for the shopping and stay for the Cowboy Cookout!
Shop artisan flowers and gifts from 440 & Co., Harper & Honey lived-in jewelry, and lavender products from Life under the Oaks Lavender Farm while you enjoy dinner at our signature Cowboy Cookout!
October 14 – December 9,2023
5:30pm
Location: Tanque Verde Ranch 14301 E Speedway Blvd
October 14 (Saturday) 5:30 pm - December 9 (Saturday) 8:00 pm
23oct4:00 pm23dec5:00 pmWine tastings at Bob’s Steak & Chop House
Wine tastings at Bob’s Steak & Chop House just got a whole lot better! Taste 5 exquisite wines paired with Chef’s treats.
Wine tastings at Bob’s Steak & Chop House just got a whole lot better! Taste 5 exquisite wines paired with Chef’s treats.
Our next event is Oct. 28 featuring wines in an exciting and educational atmosphere.
Cost: $50++ per person
October 23 (Monday) 4:00 pm - December 23 (Saturday) 5:00 pm
09dec10:00 am12:00 pmSATURDAYS AT THE GARDEN KITCHEN
Saturdays at the Garden Kitchen are held monthly at The Garden Kitchen. These events offer a physical activity class, a food demonstration (you get to try all the food and
Saturdays at the Garden Kitchen are held monthly at The Garden Kitchen. These events offer a physical activity class, a food demonstration (you get to try all the food and take home the recipes!) and a gardening class.
These events will be held both in-person and virtually. If you plan to come in person, please remember to bring your water bottle! If you plan to attend virtually, join us on Zoom. No pre-registration is required for the activities.
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Arizona
The Garden Kitchen
09dec(dec 9)12:00 pm10(dec 10)10:00 pmAnime & Japanese Food Festival
Anime Wonder Festival is a 2-day Outdoor Anime & Japanese Food / Pop-Culture Festival taking place on December 9th and December 10th at
Anime Wonder Festival is a 2-day Outdoor Anime & Japanese Food / Pop-Culture Festival taking place on December 9th and December 10th at Rillito Park Race Track in Tucson, AZ.
The AW festival experience will be showcasing the arts with Exhibitors and Artist Vendors, Anime & Video Game Voice Actors, Japanese & Asian Food, AW Maid Cafe Experience, Itasha Car Displays, Guest Cosplayers, Cosplay Competitions, A Saturday Night Rave, Main Stage Entertainment, Music, and more! Our festival breaks the barriers of a usual in-door Anime convention.
Join us in the 2-day escape in fresh air and jump into the awesome world of Anime.
December 9 – 10th
Location: Rillito Park Race Track 4502 N 1st Ave
9 (Saturday) 12:00 pm - 10 (Sunday) 10:00 pm
09dec3:00 pm6:00 pmButton Brew House Annual Rib Cook-Off
Join us at Button Brew House for our Annual Rib Cook-Off. This is so much fun with all of the good smells, great
Join us at Button Brew House for our Annual Rib Cook-Off. This is so much fun with all of the good smells, great beer, and even better people, it just gets better & better every year we do it. St. Louis-style ribs will be prepared and cooked on-site. These ribs are the meatier ribs cut from the belly of the hog after the belly is removed. They are usually trimmed down by cutting away the hard breastbone and chewy cartilage.
There will be first, second, and third place Judge’s Winners and a People’s Choice. The Judges Winners will be determined by a panel of (3) judges. The People’s Choice will be determined by the total amount of votes counted from the ticket holders.
ONLY (50) TICKETS AVAILABLE! $30 | Tickets include (1) vote, (6) ribs, (6) sides
3pm Visit each competitor for their tasty rib & delicious side dish.
5pm Ribs will be submitted to the judges.
530pm Submit your votes INSIDE with the beertender
6pm Winners Announced
December 9 · 3 – 6pmÂ
Location: Button brew House 6800 North Camino Martin #Suite 160
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
09decAll Day10Olivepalooza Harvest Festival
 Queen Creek Olive Mill is celebrating all things EVOO with the return of their annual Olivepalooza Harvest Festival Saturday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 10 with two days
 Queen Creek Olive Mill is celebrating all things EVOO with the return of their annual Olivepalooza Harvest Festival Saturday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 10 with two days of live music, tastings and tractor tours of the estate!Â
Olivepalooza attractions include:
Date: Saturday, December 9 – Sunday, December 10
Free admission, no reservations required
december 9 (Saturday) - 10 (Sunday)
10dec12:30 pm2:30 pmCookie Decorating with Gianna
Come Decorate Cookies with our daughter Gianna. She’ll be accepting tips to raise cash for Christmas. Football Beer & Pizza PLUS $2off Micheladas
Come Decorate Cookies with our daughter Gianna. She’ll be accepting tips to raise cash for Christmas. Football Beer & Pizza PLUS $2off Micheladas
December 10
12:30pm-2:30pm
(Sunday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
10dec4:00 pmDinner with santa at pinnacle peak
Join Santa for dinner at Pinnacle Peak and holiday cheer in a private dining room!Your evening also includes time with santa, a
Join Santa for dinner at Pinnacle Peak and holiday cheer in a private dining room!
Your evening also includes time with santa, a free holiday train ride, photo ops, crafts, and holiday fun.
Menu:
Adults $39.99
Choice of: NY Strip, Salmon, or Chicken Breast.
Comes with baked potato and non-alcoholic beverage.
Kids $19.99
Choice of: Sirloin Steak, Grilled Chicken, or Mac & Cheese.
Comes with choice of side and beverage.
SANTA WILL BE WITH US SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH AND 17TH, but space is VERY limited, and reservations are required.
Speak to a manager or call (520) 296-0911 after 2 pm to make your reservation today!
December 10
4:00pm
Location: Trail Dust Town 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
16dec1:00 pm5:00 pmSip & Shop by The Shopper Market
Vendors would be selling handmade items (jewelry, candles, crafts, woodworking, car freshies, decor, wreaths, etc). We would not have any food or beverage
Vendors would be selling handmade items (jewelry, candles, crafts, woodworking, car freshies, decor, wreaths, etc). We would not have any food or beverage vendors.
December 16
1:00pm-5:00pm
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
17dec(dec 17)3:30 pm23(dec 23)4:30 pmChristmas Tipsy Tea
Join us for our annual Holiday Tipsy Tea, now on two days!Sunday, December 17th and December 23rd.3:30 PM, 4 PM, and 4:30
Join us for our annual Holiday Tipsy Tea, now on two days!
Sunday, December 17th and December 23rd.
3:30 PM, 4 PM, and 4:30 PM Seatings
Afternoon tea with a seasonal twist. Holiday tea cocktails served alongside an array of elegant sweet and savory seasonal fare.
Cost: $65/person
To purchase your ticket and for more information please contact chana@cafealacarttucson.com or (520) 273-8841Â
Space is limited!
Location: CafĂ© a la C’art 150 N Main Ave
17 (Sunday) 3:30 pm - 23 (Saturday) 4:30 pm
19dec6:00 pm8:00 pmTucson Foodie Insiders Event – How to Make Hot Cocoa Bombs
Hot Cocoa Bombs are cocoa mix and marshmallow stuffed confections wrapped in chocolate. Dropped in warm milk, they melt away to create the
Hot Cocoa Bombs are cocoa mix and marshmallow stuffed confections wrapped in chocolate. Dropped in warm milk, they melt away to create the perfect cup of hot chocolate. We will vary ingredient flavors, colors, and candy decorations to create 6 unique Cocoa Bombs resembling an expensive box of holiday truffles. Each of our Cocoa Bombs has a unique flavor, perfect for toasting the season!
Students 21+ years are welcome to bring their own wine, champagne, beer, etc. to enjoy during class. Please see our BYOB policy for more details.
This class is reserved for TucsonFoodie.com Insiders. To receive TucsonFoodie.com Insider pricing, please input your COUPON CODE at checkout. If seating is available, this class will be open to Antsy Nancy customers, one (1) week prior to class date.
December 19, 2023
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Antsy Nancy 5655 E River Rd #101
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Save the date! 🗓️for the last
Save the date! 🗓️for the last pasta night of 2023! 🍝✨ we know, we know, we’ve been off schedule but we had to bring you one last party before we close out the year! 🎉tuesday, december 19th @ 6:30pm stay tuned for the menu, this one’s gonna be ridiculous 🤤
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm
20dec2:00 pm8:00 pmBoard Games Video Nights
Let’s PLAY! Bring your Board Games! Bring your Video Games/Console! Let’s get some tournaments going on this weekly event. We
Let’s PLAY! Bring your Board Games! Bring your Video Games/Console! Let’s get some tournaments going on this weekly event.
We have:
– Xbox 360
– Nintendo Wii
– GameCube
– Clue
– Cribbage
– Scrabble
– Shit Happens
– Sorry!
– Trivial Pursuit 80s
– Weird Things Humans Search For
– Word Mines
– Yahtzee
December 20
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ring in 2024 at barbata! Our Three Toasts Party will celebrate a toast for the Eastern, Central, and Mountain time- zones. Tickets will
Ring in 2024 at barbata! Our Three Toasts Party will celebrate a toast for the Eastern, Central, and Mountain time- zones. Tickets will include 3 different glasses of champagne (one for each time-zone toast) and party favors. Caviar, cocktails, and curated food by the talented Chefs of BATA will be available for purchase. Limited tickets are available. Doors open at 7 PM. Dress to impress.
December 31,2023
7:00pm
Cost: $50 per person
Location: Barbata – Basement, 35 E Toole Ave
(Sunday) 7:00 pm
january
​A collaborative culinary festival celebrating our region’s culinary best! The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona and the Tucson Botanical
​A collaborative culinary festival celebrating our region’s culinary best! The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona and the Tucson Botanical Gardens partner to present Southern Arizona’s most well revered celebration of the culinary arts.
Tucson’s culinary prestige and heritage food movement has been growing each year, and now is the time to SAVOR. Indulge in the flavors of Southern Arizona’s culinary arts at the 8th Annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival surrounded by the colorful floral blooms of the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Featuring over 50 of the region’s finest chefs, wineries, breweries, local foods and restaurants highlighting exceptional menu tastings. This foodie festival will showcase the diversity of the heritage foods and ingredients throughout the Southwest region.
View photos from the 2020 SAVOR Food & Wine Festival!
​A creative collaboration with SAACA, Local First Arizona and Tucson Botanical Gardens to highlight and promote independently owned local restaurants and showcase their culinary expertise. The event seeks to raise awareness of the rich and vibrant culinary community in Tucson and to showcase the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ beautiful grounds. The event raises funds for the three presenting organizations programming and events, as well as provide exposure and value to the participating restaurants, wineries and breweries.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024
ADMISSION: VIP $150 – GENERAL ADMISSION $115
EVENT TIMES: VIP 11AM-3PM – GENERAL ADMISSION 12PM-3PM
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
21jan5:00 pm6:30 pmCocktail Class #4
BATA and barbata are proud to present the third in a series of cocktail classes hosted by Beverage Director, Karl Goranowski. Guests will
BATA and barbata are proud to present the third in a series of cocktail classes hosted by Beverage Director, Karl Goranowski. Guests will be treated to cocktails and light refreshments while gaining useful cocktail education and recipe sheets. The cost of the event is $100 per guest all inclusive.
January 21st. 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Limited seating.
Cost: $100 per person
Location: Barbata  Basement, 35 E Toole Ave
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
23jan6:00 pm8:00 pmTucson Foodie Insiders Event – How to Make Chocolate Eclairs and Cream Puffs
Introducing our pastry class dedicated to the versatile French dough, known as choux pastry or “pâte à choux” . In this 3-hour French
Introducing our pastry class dedicated to the versatile French dough, known as choux pastry or “pâte à choux” . In this 3-hour French pastry class, students will learn the recipes and techniques for making choux pastry, a delicious custard filling, and an easy chocolate ganache topping.
Students 21+ years are welcome to bring their own wine, champagne, beer, etc. to enjoy during class. Please see our BYOB policy for more details.
This class is reserved for TucsonFoodie.com Insiders. To receive TucsonFoodie.com Insider pricing, please input your COUPON CODE at checkout. If seating is available, this class will be open to Antsy Nancy customers, one (1) week prior to class date.
January 23, 2024
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Antsy Nancy 5655 E River Rd #101
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
31jan6:00 pmBATA + Cactus Cru Wine Dinner
6 courses, 5 wines, some education and a lot of fun. Vegetarian substitutes available. Please note this request in reservation booking, along with
6 courses, 5 wines, some education and a lot of fun. Vegetarian substitutes available. Please note this request in reservation booking, along with any dietary allergies.
January 31,2024
6:00pm
Cost:$150 per person
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm
february
Grab someone sweet and register for this cookie decorating class, perfect for all skill levels. Basic decorating techniques will be taught such as
Grab someone sweet and register for this cookie decorating class, perfect for all skill levels. Basic decorating techniques will be taught such as royal icing consistencies, outlining, flooding, wet-on-wet, and other fun techniques.
Students 21+ years are welcome to bring their own wine, champagne, beer, etc. to enjoy during class. Please see our BYOB policy for more details.
This class is reserved for TucsonFoodie.com Insiders. To receive TucsonFoodie.com Insider pricing, please input your COUPON CODE at checkout. If seating is available, this class will be open to Antsy Nancy customers, one (1) week prior to class date.
February 13, 2024
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Antsy Nancy 5655 E River Rd #101
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
13feb6:00 pmMurder Mystery Dinner
Join The Homing Project and Maynard’s Kitchen for A murderous evening while dining under the stars. An evening of mystery and intrigue. Will
Join The Homing Project and Maynard’s Kitchen for A murderous evening while dining under the stars. An evening of mystery and intrigue. Will there be a murder? Can you help solve the crime? There will be a prize to the person who can identify the culprit!
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Maynards Kitchen
@ Tucson Train Station
$100 per person. Proceeds benefits The Homing Project and tax deduction receipts will be available at the door.
Menu
• Salad with Depot Dressing
• Focaccia
• White Wine and Cilantro Braised Chicken
• Calabacitas
• Strawberry Short Cake
Iced TeaÂ
WaterÂ
CoffeeÂ
Cash BarÂ
A Vegetarian option will be available upon request. Please note your preference when making your reservation.
Order your tickets now at https://TheHomingProject.org We look forward to seeing you for a fun filled evening!
Location: Mayanards 400 N Toole Ave
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm
24feb1:00 pm5:00 pmTucson Craft Beer Crawl 2024
The annual beer-fest-meets-bar-crawl is back on February 24, 2024. This year Tucson Foodie is teaming up with local event professionals Best Life Presents/Ranch
The annual beer-fest-meets-bar-crawl is back on February 24, 2024. This year Tucson Foodie is teaming up with local event professionals Best Life Presents/Ranch House Media (producers of TenWest and Pueblos del Maiz) to produce a great event for you.
The Craft Beer Crawl takes you on an epic journey to various taprooms and destinations in downtown Tucson, including some new spots that recently opened. The last event was the largest yet as local craft beer lovers explored more venues and breweries than before. Expect an even bigger and better experience in 2024.
Other improvements in 2024:
GENERAL ADMISSION – $50
TUCSON FOODIE INSIDERS – $25
February 24, 2024
1:00pm – 5:00pm
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
april
18apr(apr 18)9:30 am21(apr 21)10:00 pmAgave Heritage Festival
The Agave Heritage Festival is a four-day celebration in Tucson, AZ, the destination for “all things agave”. Created to explore the cultural, sustainable,
The Agave Heritage Festival is a four-day celebration in Tucson, AZ, the destination for “all things agave”. Created to explore the cultural, sustainable, and commercial significance of the agave plant and borderland culture, the festival features an impressive list of events with a strong focus on sustainability. Events include seminars, agave pit roasting, agave spirit tastings and world class culinary events conducted by industry leaders, culinary leaders and spirits professionals.
Agave Heritage Festival was such an amazing weekend of… FRIENDS! We look forward so seeing everyone again April 18-21, 2024 for Agave Heritage Festival 2024!
18 (Thursday) 9:30 am - 21 (Sunday) 10:00 pm