The Arizona Taco Festival is designed to be a day filled with food, fun and competition. The highlight of the Arizona Taco Festival is the competition, where more than 40 teams will be dishing up specialty tacos in four categories (chicken, beef, pork, and seafood) as well as side dishes for cash prizes and bragging rights.
See pictures from a previous Arizona Taco Festival.
A portion of he proceeds will be donated to Anne Rita Monahan Foundation, “ARM Yourself Against Ovarian Cancer.”
When is the Arizona Taco Festival?
Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Where is the Arizona Taco Festival?
At the Scottsdale Waterfront. This map will get you to that area.How do I get tickets for the Arizona Taco Festival and how much are they?
There is a $10 admission charge, with children under 12 admitted free. Food and beverage is a separate charge. Food samples are $2 each. Margaritas, beer, and wine range from $4 to $12; There is an additional $10 charge for the Tequila Expo with more than 30 tequilas, some of which may be sampled. A VIP ticket allows for unlimited food and drinks for $100.Admission tickets may be purchased at the gate or in advance online. Additional charges may apply when purchasing online. Tickets for food samples will be sold at the event.
Are discounts to the Arizona Taco Festival available?
Not that I know of.What else should I know about the Arizona Taco Festival?
In addition to visiting the more than 40 teams in taco and sidecart (salsas and such) competition, there will be Lucha Libre Wrestling, Beer Burros saddled with cold Coronas, a Tequila Expo featuring over 30 types of premium and boutique tequilas, a Kid’s Zone with rides and entertainers, a Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest and a Margarita Bartender Challenge. Local bands will perform. There's a Chef demo stage.
Food samples are $2 each. Vendor sample sizes will vary, but should include 2-3 ounces of protein and other ingredients. Full plates of food will also available to purchase.
Do you have pictures of the Arizona Taco Festival?
Here are some pictures that I took at the inaugural event in 2010.All prices and offerings mentioned herein are subject to change without notice.
