6th Annual World Margarita Championship™
Thursday 10/27 ~ 6:00PM-9:00PM
On the patio at Maynards Market and Kitchen at the Historic Train Depot. Features a round up of the classic cocktails, cuisine and music of the region. Mixologists from around Tucson, as well as participants from Sonora, Mexico, prepare their creations on center stage, while you can enjoy tastings of over 14 unique margaritas, a wide variety of tequilas, and feast on fabulous tacos and Sonoran dogs. Spectators get to vote for the 2011 People's Choice Award.
An "Originals" AdventureFriday 10/28This is a new event this year. Experience a taste of a wide variety of Tucson Originals special offerings from breakfast to late night all over town. Special event items and pricing at
the Festival website.
The Reserve and Grand TastingSaturday 10/29 ~ 6:00PM-9:00PMIn Grand Ballroom & Grand Lounge at Loews Ventana Canyon
Reserve Tasting ~ 5:00PM-6:00PM
Reserve Tasting guests are invited into the Grand Lounge at 5pm, an hour before the Grand Tasting, for an exclusive one-on-one opportunity to mix and mingle with special guest Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, as well as Tucson's top chefs, and world class wine makers while enjoying premium boutique wines, specialty cocktails and perfectly paired appetizers prepared by Tucson Originals chefs
Grand Tasting ~ 6:00PM-9:00PM
The Grand Tasting begins at 6pm in the Grand Ballroom, Grand Lounge and Foyer. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of wine and spirits from around the world, along with abundant tastings of signature dishes prepared on location by over 35 Tucson Original chefs. "Grand Lounge" action will feature special guest, Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff sharing his expertise and mixing it up with the winners of the World Margarita Championship™
Copper Chef Challenge and BBQ
Sunday 10/30 ~ 11AM-3PM
Kiva Patio and Kiva Ballroom at Loews Ventana Canyon
This popular event appeals to all ages and features outstanding brunch and barbecue offerings from Tucson Originals restaurants, as well as youth cooking demonstrations, surprise "throw-downs," a pumpkin carving contest and the main event - the Copper Chef Challenge. Taking center stage this year - current Copper Chef Addam Buzzalini, Executive Chef at Maynards Market and Kitchen will be challenged by Chef Ryan Clark, Executive Chef at Lodge on the Desert. You won't want to miss these two rising star chefs dazzle you with their "out of the box" beef creations using the "secret" ingredient given to them at the beginning of the competition.
