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Devour Culinary Classic

DATE: Feb. 24 & 25
TIME: Early Entry Package 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Tasting Package 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PRICE: Tasting Package: $150 | Early Entry Package: $225


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
  • Reusable commemorative wine glass and yoke
  • Click here to purchase tickets

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.
  • Live music and arts throughout the Garden
  • Reusable commemorative wine glass
  • Priority parking
  • Click here to purchase tickets

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. 

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