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Devour Culinary Classic

Saturday, February 24 - Sunday, February 25, 2024!

Desert Botanical Garden

Early Entry — 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
General admission — 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

The 15th Annual Devour Culinary Classic offers two different ticket packages. Packages are available for single-day, 21+ attendance only. Those interested in attending on Saturday and Sunday must purchase a ticket package for each day. Members of Local First Arizona, Desert Botanical Garden and the Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance will receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets Oct. 27-Nov. 2. General Tickets go on sale on Nov. 3 (Must be 21+.) until sold out.

 

2024 Participants

2024 Judges

 
2024 Judge Bios
Katherine Chew Hamilton
Katherine Chew Hamilton

Portland, Oregon-based food writer and editor

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Natasha Pickowicz
Natasha Pickowicz

New York City–based chef, writer and three-time James Beard Foundation Award finalist

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José R. Ralat
José R. Ralat

Texas Monthly | Taco Editor

American Tacos: A History and Guide (University of Texas Press) | Author

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Howard Seftel
Howard Seftel

Longtime Valley restaurant critic & James Beard Award judge

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Stephanie Burnette
Stephanie Burnette

South Carolina-based writer, culinary instructor and ICS World Chili Cookoff judge

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TICKET TYPES

Sample and enjoy the best local restaurants and food while strolling Desert Botanical Garden.

Early Entry | $225 SOLD OUT
The Early Entry Package is for those looking to have an enhanced event experience, accessing food and beverage sampling 90 minutes before General Admission with access to priority parking.

  • 90-minute early admission from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Two tickets for a return visit to Desert Botanical Garden

  • 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

 

TASTING PACKAGE- GENERAL ADMISSION | $150 SOLD OUT
The Tasting Package offers the essential experience, allowing guests to sample and enjoy the best local restaurants and food while strolling Desert Botanical Garden. 

  • One day 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

THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS 
WHO HELP MAKE THE DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC POSSIBLE:

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