Save the date: Devour Culinary Classic tickets on sale Oct. 27
The Valley’s most decadent foodie event serves up culinary delights Feb. 24-25, 2024 at Desert Botanical Garden
Local First Arizona’s 15th annual Devour Culinary Classic, the most anticipated tasting event of the year, will impress even the most skeptical of diners with its luscious eclectic fare Feb. 24-25, 2024.
Desert Botanical Garden and Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance are partnering with Local First Arizona to assemble a panoply of the most creative and indulgent chefs, sommeliers, cicerones and other food and drink purveyors Arizona has to offer.
More than 70 food and beverage businesses will participate, including as many as 25 sought-after restaurateurs each day.
Members of Local First Arizona, the Garden and SAACA will receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets Oct. 27-Nov. 2 at devourphoenix.com. Tickets go on sale to the public Nov. 3. (Must be 21+ to purchase.) Last year, tickets sold out in three weeks, so don’t wait!
Event details:
Dates: Saturday, Feb. 24 - Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024
Time:
Early Entry Ticket Holders & Media: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
General Admission Ticket Holders: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
For tickets and info: devourphoenix.com.
Early Entry Tickets - $225 per day:
Enhance your event experience with 90 minutes of early access to all food and beverages. Includes:
- 90-minute early admission from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Access to the Maverick Wine Sales area, with an exclusive selection of wine and spirits available at discounted prices
- Live music and arts throughout the Garden
- Reusable commemorative wine glass and yoke
- Priority Parking
- Two tickets for a return visit to Desert Botanical Garden
General Admission Tickets - $150 per day:
Enjoy the best local restaurants and drinks while strolling the Garden grounds. Includes:
- General admission from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Access to the Maverick Wine Sales area, with an exclusive selection of wine and spirits available at discounted prices
- Live music and arts throughout the Garden
- Reusable commemorative wine glass and yoke
Photos of the 2023 event are available here.
Devour Culinary Classic’s goal is to generate local and national awareness and support of Arizona’s diverse and exciting culinary scene. The event has been recognized as the Best Southwestern Culinary Festival by the New York Times and is regularly featured by AZCentral.com, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Foothills Magazine and others.
About Local First Arizona
Founded in 2003, Local First Arizona is a community and economic development organization working to strengthen local economies. Local First’s areas of focus include developing entrepreneurship; rural, tribal and urban community development; racial equity; environmental action and food access. Local First is the largest local business coalition in the U.S. and advocates for independently owned businesses of all sizes by assisting local owners with technical assistance designed to help them compete and collaborate, which ultimately strengthens Arizona's economy and builds hometown pride. Visit localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of locally-owned businesses.
About Desert Botanical Garden
Discover the tranquil vibrancy of 50,000 desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden. An Arizona icon for 84 years in the Valley, the Garden is a compelling attraction and desert conservation pioneer, offering worldly plants, vibrant trails, world-class exhibitions, festive events, fascinating classes and so much more. Visit dbg.org for more information.
About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation, and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place, and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences. SAACA (formerly the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council) was created to develop cultivated programming that spotlights local creatives and celebrates unique culture, while providing direct opportunities for artists to make and sell their work. To date, SAACA has created over 200,000 arts-driven experiences, from innovative community festivals and cultural celebrations to creative sector development, and accessible arts enrichment programs. SAACA continues to grow in footprint and in impact while working to pursue the mission of strengthening the bonds between people, place, and purpose. Visit saaca.org for more.
