The Great Arizona Beer Festival
Tempe Town Lake
March 7 and 8
The Festival features tastes of more than 100 specialty and micro brewed beers, live music, games and fun for people age 21 and over. Entertainment will be provided by two great bands, the Crown Kings and Mystic Blue. The all-inclusive admission price is the same as last year, $40 in advance for general admission and $50 at the gate. VIP tickets are $80 in advance and $90 at the gate. (VIP tickets are limited to 500 per day.) General admission and VIP tickets include entrance to the event, a souvenir tasting mug, 24 sampling tickets and enjoyment of live music on stage. In addition, VIP tickets include entry to the “VIP Experience” a private VIP seating area with catered food, shade, separate restrooms, early one hour admittance, an event tee shirt and a gift bag.
www.azbeer.com
West of Western Culinary Festival
Phoenix Art Museum
March 14 – 15
The ambiance of a sophisticated garden party. The artistry of renowned Arizona chefs. The flavors of international wines and spirits. West of Western, the Southwest’s premier culinary arts festival, features chefs from top independent and chef-driven resort restaurants and delivers an avant-garde epicurean experience. Held at Phoenix Art Museum, this multi-sensory affair of signature dishes, stunning works of art, live musical performance and
hands-on demonstrations celebrates its fifth anniversary on Saturday, March 14 and
Sunday, March 15, 2009.
Designed as a weekend of fine food, education and entertainment, the highlight of West of Western is the Chefs’ Invitational Grand Tasting, an unparalleled gathering of the Arizona’s top Executive Chefs, Chefs de Cuisine and Pastry Chefs. Participants are selected for their excellence and innovation in the culinary arts and come ready to impress with trend-setting specialties. Set in Phoenix Art Museum’s lush and tranquil Dorrance Sculpture Garden, chefs prepare entrees “al fresco” exposing the art of the kitchen to guests who sample incredible gourmet offerings. Different restaurants will present each day.
www.westofwestern.com
Scottsdale Culinary Festival
April 14 – 19
Various locations in Scottsdale
As the longest running festival of its kind in the United States, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy fabulous food, fun and festivities (not to mention idyllic weather!)
This year's festival will feature a host of events from cooking demonstrations by some the nation's top chefs to a one of a kind James Beard out of the house dinner. No matter what kind of culinary experience you crave, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival has something for everyone!
www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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