Devour Culinary Classic | Desert Botanical Garden

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Devour Culinary Classic

DATE: Feb. 21 & 22
TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
PRICE: Tasting Package $150 | Early Entry Package $225


Members exclusive ticket Pre-Sale Oct. 20 – Nov. 2, General Public tickets on sale Nov. 3. This event is 21+.

The desert’s most anticipated culinary weekend returns this February as Local First Arizona presents the 18th Annual Devour Culinary Classic, taking place Feb. 21–22, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Desert Botanical Garden.

Guests can explore tasting stations, sip regional wines and craft beverages, and enjoy live music and art throughout the Garden’s trails. It’s a revolution of flavor, art and place, reflecting the creative energy that has made Arizona one of the country’s most exciting culinary destinations.

TICKET PACKAGES 
The 18th 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  

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.
  • Live music and arts experience throughout the Garden
  • Reusable commemorative wine glass and yoke

EARLY ENTRY PACKAGE | $225   

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
  • Live music and arts throughout the Garden
  • Reusable commemorative wine glass and yoke
  • Priority parking

Sign in as a member or become a member for unlimited free admission and discounted tickets to Desert Botanical Garden.

 

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