New “A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival” in 2024

Salt River Fields to Host the Inaugural “A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival” On Saturday, January 27, 2024
One-day-only ‘feast-ival’ brings together top local chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, brewers & distillers

(PRESS RELEASE) – Food enthusiasts and beverage connoisseurs alike, mark your calendars, and buy your tickets! A Taste of AZ Magazine and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick are excited to announce the inaugural A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival, which arrives on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Taking over Salt River Fields’ Centerfield Plaza (7555 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85258), this all-new food & drink festival pairs flavors from across the Grand Canyon State with a spectacular setting overlooking the baseball stadium, and backdropped by the scenic McDowell Mountains. Hosted from 2:30 – 6 pm (or 1 – 6 pm for VIP ticket holders), enjoy food samples and more from dozens of local chefs and restaurants, plus live music, cooking demos, and of course, drinks and beverages from Arizona’s top wineries, breweries, distilleries and more.

Even tastier, all tickets to the first-ever A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival will include unlimited food samples, plus 15 drink samples (beer, wine & cocktails), and free parking. Or upgrade to VIP for early event access, an exclusive VIP lounge, 2 complimentary tickets to a Spring Training game at Salt River Fields in 2024.

“We are excited to launch the inaugural A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival, a festival we see as the physical embodiment of our magazine, bringing together the vibrant food and drink community of Arizona,” said Luke Irvin, one of the festival organizers. “This event is a celebration of our state's culinary talent, highlighting the creativity and dedication of our local chefs and artisans. We invite everyone to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of incredible food, drink, and entertainment!”

Featuring 25 of the state’s best restaurants and chefs, specific lineups will be announced in the coming months. In addition to the diverse culinary offerings, attendees can look forward to indulging in 25 locally produced wine, beer and spirit purveyors. This event is the perfect opportunity to discover and experience the exceptional craftsmanship and quality of Arizona’s beverage industry.

A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival will also feature live music, interactive cooking demonstrations, and other activities. The festival aims to foster a sense of community and appreciation for the local food scene that is an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Tickets for A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival are available now: Adult GA ($79), Adult VIP ($109) this event is 21+. To purchase tickets, and for more information, www.azfoodanddrinkfestival.com, or follow @atasteofaz for the latest updates, chef announcements, and exclusive promotions.

About A Taste of AZ Magazine: A Taste of AZ magazine is a quarterly magazine that was created in 2021. Founded with the mission of covering all things Arizona craft food and beverage, they have since built up a dedicated following through their print magazine, website, and a popular podcast with new episodes every week. Visit www.atasteofaz.com.

 

About Salt River Fields at Talking Stick: Salt River Fields is a central landmark within the Talking Stick Destination. Completing its thirteenth MLB Spring Training season in 2023, the world-class, LEED Certified Gold venue serves as Spring Training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, and was named #1 Spring Training Destination by Sports on Earth featured on MLB.com. The facility is surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful mountain panoramas, and is a popular year-round destination for major community events. Salt River Fields is an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and has earned multiple awards including Ballpark Digest Ballpark of the Year, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and multiple Best Spring Training Field by Arizona Foothills Magazine. Visit www.SaltRiverFields.com.

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