Check out the Tucson Culinary Festival!

The Tucson Culinary Festival starts this week so don't forget to buy your tickets! The event begins Thursday October 4th at 8pm with the Margarita Championship at Cuvee World Bistro and runs through the weekend, ending with a BBQ Brunch and lives Blues music at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. There are several different tastings and seminars scheduled so if you already have a busy weekend planned you can just pick your favorite event and stop on by. Sample goodies from Tucson's best chefs as they're paired with rare wines , or check out a seminar and learn how to make the perfect mojito. These events are always a lot of fun and a great opportunity to meet other Tucson Foodies while experiencing incredible food that's original to Tucson. Attire is dressy casual as most of the events take place at Loews Ventana Canyon , so dress appropriately! Festival proceeds go to several local groups including the Tucson Community Food Bank, New Beginnings, and great bunch of locally owned and operated restaurants, the Tucson Originals , so make sure you try to stop by and support the Tucson community!