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SALSA, TEQUILA, & TACO CHALLENGE 2023
August 26, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm MST
SALSA, TEQUILA, & TACO CHALLENGE RETURNS! SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023 at 5PM – 8:30PM EL CONQUISTADOR TUCSON, A HILTON RESORT.
Cocktail craft and culinary creativity are taken to a new level at the 10th Annual Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance’s Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge. Tequila infused popsicles, sno-cones, and mixed drinks will surprise attendees with refreshing colors, while kimchi, blueberry-jalapeno and “Smokeless Fire” salsas will spice up their palettes.
More than 700 attendees support the community while attending this fun event to sample and vote for the best salsa, tequila and tacos in the region from participating mixologists and chefs. Attendees will experience culture at its finest; combining the culinary arts, live music, and entertainment that highlights the strength and diversity in our community. Join us for one of the most colorful summer “foodie” events in Southern Arizona.
The event will distribute awards from professional judges as well as People’s Choice Awards in over 15 categories to participating restaurants and exhibitors.
Many chefs and mixologists came to the table to win culinary supremacy, but they are also there to support important charitable causes in the community. This creative collaboration combines resources to help raise monies for SAACA community arts outreach programs and local programming outreach by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLETICKETS $80 – $100 EACH
VIP Tickets include 1 hour early entry into the event at 5 PM, Valet Parking, Tequila Toast and commemorative shot glass plus all General Admission access. Only 150 tickets will be sold. ($100 Each)
General Admission Tickets include libation, and menu samplings from 30 local professional and emerging restaurants and chefs, with custom salsa and tequila cocktails in over 15 categories. Includes access to live entertainment all night. ($80 Each)
Raffle Tickets are also available for purchase to be entered to win over $2,000 in local gift cards and gift baskets. The event is likely to sell out – purchase your tickets in advance.
USE CODE “EARLYBIRD” AT CHECKOUT FOR 10% OFF YOUR ORDER!EL CONQUISTADOR TUCSON, A HILTON RESORT
STAY & PLAY AT EL CONQUISTADOR TUCSON, A HILTON RESORT FOR ONLY $150 PLUS TAX
Stay and Play at the El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort for only $150 plus tax, per night. Call 1-888-370-0980 to make your reservation. Use Group Code: SAA826
To reserve any suite, accessible room or if you or your guests have any questions, please contact Elicia Robles at 520-544-1155 or Elicia.Robles@Hilton.com
BOOK YOUR STAY & PLAY WEEKEND AT EL CONQUISTADOR TUCSON HERE!DONATE TO THE RAFFLE
MENUS & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED!
Besides enjoying salsa, tequila, and taco samplings from several competing restaurants, also enjoy six live Lucha Libre wrestling matches in the ring, as well as mariachi and folkorico dancing performances, live painting and more!
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN COMPETING IN THE SALSA, TEQUILA, & TACO CHALLENGE?
SAACA is currently accepting applicants for this event! Visit our event application form and sign up today!
APPLY NOW! WHEN YOU SUPPORT SAACA, YOU SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL ARTISTS, ARTS THERAPY FOR VETERANS & HELPING CREATE A STRONGER SENSE OF PLACE AND COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA.