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 to assemble a panoply of the most creative and indulgent chefs, sommeliers, cicerones and other food and drink purveyors Arizona has to offer.
TICKET PACKAGES
The 15th Annual Devour Culinary Classic offers two different ticket packages. Packages are available for single-day 21+ attendance only. Those interested in attending both Saturday and Sunday must purchase a ticket package for each day.
TASTING PACKAGE | $150 | SOLD OUT The Tasting Package offers the essential experience, allowing guests to sample and enjoy the best local restaurants and drinks while strolling Desert Botanical Garden.
One day general admission to the Devour Culinary Classic 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 experience throughout the Garden
EARLY ENTRY PACKAGE | $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.
Sign in as a member or become a member for unlimited free admission and discounted tickets to Desert Botanical Garden and access to the Devour ticket pre-sale.
The Leaf Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center. With more than 1,000 ceramic pieces, each leaf’s design is influenced by observations community scientists record on iNaturalist, an established online platform where nature lovers share information on biodiversity.
LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO is a limited-time exhibit where nature and light converge. This mesmerizing display invites you to explore the Garden transformed by stunning geometric light installations that illuminate the beauty of the desert landscape in a new way.
Children 3-5 and caretakers experience the wonder of nature through hands-on lessons that teach kids and adults how to splash, dig, climb and explore together through nature play concepts.
Become a member and get unlimited access all year!
The Garden’s Summer Camps are back! Register your child to one of three drop-off camps that will encourage the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and environmental scientists.
ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
Community Day Jan. 14, 4-6:30 p.m. sold out
Jan. 19: Due to Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, the Garden and Garden Shop will open at 10 a.m. and Gertrude's at 10:30 a.m.
Van Buren St./Galvin Pkwy and McDowell/Galvin Pkwy will experience temporary road closures and restrictions until 12p.m.