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Arizona Taco Festival


  • Salt River Fields 7555 North Pima Road Scottsdale, AZ, 85258 United States (map)
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The taco revolution returns as the annual Arizona Taco Festival. Sample a variety of tacos and tequila and enjoy entertainment, contests and special events such as:

· Holy Hot Sauce: Guests get to try the most eclectic and fearsome hot sauces, curated by Vic Clinco, the owner of the largest private collection of hot sauces in the country.

· Tequila Expo: Guests will be able to sample tequila and other agave-based spirits.

· The Main Taco Competition, where local chefs battle for the best taco titles as well as $10,000 in cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights.

· Hot Chili Pepper eating contest will award one fire-proof winner who can withstand five rounds of peppers including the world’s hottest peppers, Carolina Reaper and Trinidad Scorpion. 

Tickets are $14 for general admission, $25 for tequila passport and $100 for VIP.  Learn more. 

 

Earlier Event: October 8
Grand Opening of Press Coffee Downtown
Later Event: October 9
Rhiba Farms BBQ and Classic Auto Show