2012 Events

  • Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame
    Tuesday, April 17, 7 PM

    Honoring 2012 Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame nominees and inductees.
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  • Shaken & Stirred
    Tuesday, April 17, 7-10 PM

    Shaken & Stirred will let guests sample 3 drinks from a classic era and the perfect treats to match.
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  • Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner
    Wednesday, April 18, 6 PM

    A unforgettable dinner prepared by eight James Beard award-winning chefs.
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  • The Chocolate & Wine Experience
    Wednesday, April 18, 7-10 PM

    Indulge your sweet tooth with a night of chocolate and wine pairings.
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  • Bubbles & Bliss
    Thursday, April 19, 7-10 PM

    An uber chic tasting event that far transcends your average night out.
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  • Burger Battle
    Thursday, April 19, 6-10 PM

    For the first time in Arizona, sixteen of the best chefs and restaurants will compete for the coveted title.
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  • Eat, Drink & Be Pretty
    Friday, April 20, 7-11 PM

    Dress to impress at this fashion-forward food and wine tasting.
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  • Great Arizona Picnic
    Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22

    50+ food and beverage exhibitors in the picture perfect setting of Old Town Scottsdale.
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  • Celebrity Shows
    Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22

    See what Adam Richman & Andrew Zimmern have to say about their curious eating habits.
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  • Epicurean Expo
    Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22

    While exploring the Picnic, check out an array of top name kitchen appliance exhibitors at work.
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  • VIP Experiences
    Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22

    This is the ultimate VIP Experience at the Picnic.
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  • Courtside Culinary
    Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22

    An action packed NBA tour, brats from the country's biggest grill and tastes from the Valley's most popular food trucks.
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  • Picnic After Party
    Saturday, April 21, 8 PM-12 AM

    Continue the fun from the Picnic and head over to the official after party at Clayton on the Park!
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  • SKYY Bar
    Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22

    Enjoy tasty SKYY Vodka Culinary Cocktails and good times at the exclusive SKYY Bar.
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  • Tequila Experience
    Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22

    Join us at the Tequila Experience to quench your thirst with a Margarita or a tequila-inspired cocktail.
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  • Southwest Festival of Beers
    Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22

    More than 200 specialty beers, delicious food and special musical entertainment. Need we say more ...
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  • Blues and Brews
    Sunday, April 22, 12-6 PM

    Enjoy $1 beer tastings while listening to the best Blues acts the Valley of the Sun has to offer.
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  • Chef Wine Dinners
    Saturday, April 21, 6:30 PM

    Join award-winning chefs for a series of exclusive dinners paired with rich vintage wines.
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  • Wine Country Brunch
    Sunday, April 22, 11-2 PM

    Enjoy your brunch favorites and ever-flowing champagne, mimosas and wine samples.
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  • Best of the Fest
    Sunday, April 22, 6:30 PM

    A five-course, wine-paired dinner created by Arizona's top chefs.
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Photo Policy
Please be advised that all participants involved in any Scottsdale Culinary Festival event are subject to being photographed and video recorded. Such photographs and video recordings may be used by The Scottsdale League for the Arts without an obligation to provide compensation to those photographed.



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