Scottsdale Culinary Festival
Saturday, April 13 | 12-9PM & Sunday, April 14 | 12-6PM
The Scottsdale Culinary Festival weekend brings a world of food, music and fun to one place!
Taste Arizona’s restaurants all while enjoying a park setting at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.
This year’s festival features 35+ restaurants, Four Peaks Beer Garden, Tito’s Handmade Vodka Lounge, chocolate and wine sampling, spirits tastings, family fun zone, live bands on 3 stages all weekend with headliner Berlin featuring Terri Nunn on Saturday night, and more. Net proceeds support local arts programs.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$12 ONLINE | $15 DOOR
Tickets include admission into the Festival, access to specialty areas (except the beer garden), and live music. Food and beverage sold separately. All ages welcome. 12 and under FREE.
VIP EXPERIENCE
$150 SATURDAY | $125 SUNDAY
Tickets include everything in general admission plus premiere entertainment viewing, catered food inside the VIP tent, complimentary drinks throughout the grounds, exclusive demo seating, and access to the beer garden. MUST BE 21+.
BEER GARDEN
$42 ONLINE | $45 DOOR
Tickets include everything in general admission plus 20, 4-oz beer samples and a souvenir tasting mug. Food sold separately. MUST BE 21+.
WHEN & WHERE
APRIL 13 & 14
Saturday 12 – 9 PM
Sunday 12 – 6 PM
SCOTTSDALE CIVIC CENTER MALL
7380 E 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
PARKING
Old Town Scottsdale has several public parking lots.
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
THINGS TO DO
EAT
Get a taste Arizona’s culinary flavors – 35 restaurants all in one place.
LIVE MUSIC
Live music on 3 stages all weekend!
Saturday night headliner – Berlin featuring Terri Nunn
CULINARY DEMOS
Culinary demos in 2 demonstration areas – one inside, one outside!
DRINK
Four Peaks Beer Garden
Wine Garden
Tito’s Handmade Vodka Deck
Spirits Lounge
Chocolate & Wine Sampling
AWARDS
Compare your favorites with the winners our judges select. Categories include Best Food, Best Dessert, Best Booth and more!
Family Fun Zone
Fun for all ages!
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING
Get ready for Berlin featuring Terri Nunn to “take your breath away” on Saturday, April 13th!
Berlin featuring Terri Nunn, the hit band with the top single “Take My Breath Away” featured in “Top Gun” will be playing on the Stella Artois Stage of the Festival this year!
Plus more than 20 bands on 3 stages!
CULINARY DEMOS
SAT & SUN
Culinary demos on two demonstration stages all weekend feature topics to improve your enjoyment of cooking and eating! We’ve curated knowledgable and fascinating experts on many topics related to all things food!
FOUR PEAKS BEER GARDEN
SAT 12-7 | SUN 12-6
The beer garden presented by Four Peaks Brewing Company gathers 200 specialty beers and some of your favorite local establishments to create a party unto itself. Talk to craft brewers and distributors as you enjoy superior sights, sounds and suds. Tickets get you admission into the Festival, 20 four oz. beer samples, and a souvenir tasting mug. MUST BE 21+.
VIP AT THE FESTIVAL
SAT 12 pm – 9 pm | SUN 12 pm – 6 pm
VIP Tickets include everything in general admission plus premiere entertainment viewing and catered food inside the exclusive VIP tent, complimentary drinks throughout the grounds, and access to the Beer Garden. MUST BE 21+.
TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA LOUNGE
SAT 12 pm – 9 pm | SUN 12 pm – 6 pm
The Tito’s Handmade Vodka Lounge serves everyone’s favorite vodka in specially crafted cocktails. MUST BE 21+.
LIQUID ARIZONA
SAT 12 pm – 5 pm | SUN 12 pm – 5 pm
Liquid Arizona presented by Phoenix Magazine features hometown spirits, wines and craft beers from around the state of Arizona. (Beverage tasting cards available for purchase inside this event. Must be 21+ to sample alcoholic beverages.)
FAMILY ZONE
SAT & SUN 12 – 5 pm
Family Fun Zone
A family destination for fun, games and prizes!, learning opportunities, crafts, and more! FREE admission with your Festival admission ticket – children 12 and under free.
CHOCOLATE & WINE PRESENTED BY CELEBRITY CRUISES
CHOCOLATE & WINE PRESENTED BY CELEBRITY CRUISES
SAT 12 pm – 5 pm | SUN 12 pm – 5 pm
CHOCOLATE & WINE PRESENTED BY CELEBRITY CRUISES
Sample Chocolates from XO and Pralines of Prescott plus Jackson Family Wines in this special area hosted and sponsored by Celebrity Cruises. Sample cards available for purchase inside the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. MUST BE 21+.
Enter to win a free cruise. Details at the event
SELFIE BANNERS & POSTERS THRU TIME
Take selfies all around our world tour of food and fun. Look for our selfie banners, snap and post with the hashtags on the banners.
We’ll also feature our collection of posters starting with Vincent Price featured on our first poster and through the years!
CORPORATE CABANAS
SAT 12 pm – 9 pm | SUN 12 pm – 6 pm
PRIVATE CABANAS
This home base for your corporate party has all the perks of VIP plus we provide catered food in your private outdoor lounge located near the Stella Artois Stage at stage left. Treat your clients or employees to this exclusive opportunity. Limited cabanas available. MUST BE 21+.
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SPECIAL THANKS!
HOST SPONSOR
SPONSORS
WHAT TO EAT
Calling all foodie explorers: a ticket to the Scottsdale Culinary Festival is your passport to explore a world of unique restaurants all on our festival grounds.
Participants
WHAT TO DRINK
Quench your thirst with these world-class beverages:
In the Four Peaks Beer Garden
AND MORE:
WHERE TO STAY
Need a place to stay? Save with special discounts at nearby hotels
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are tickets?
One day General Admission Tickets: $12 Online/ $15 door
VIP Tickets: $150 Sat/$125 Sun
Beer Garden (included General Admission ticket): $42 online/$45 door
Ages 12 and under: Free
Tickets at the door are based on venue capacity.
How do I pay for food and beverages?
Cash and credit will be accepted at each individual booths. ATMs will be located around the grounds. This year we will NOT be using tickets.
Are kids free?
Ages 12 and under are admitted for free.
Will the Festival be held rain or shine?
Yes
Are pets allowed?
No, we do not allow pets of any kind, and we only permit service dogs for people who are visually impaired.
Are there ATMs at the Festival?
There are ATMs located throughout the Festival grounds. All vendors will accept cash, and many accept credit cards too.
Where can we park the car?
Convenient, free parking is available at the following locations:
Civic Center Library Garage – Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street
Civic Center Lot and Garage – Wells Fargo Avenue
Old Town Parking Corral – East Second Street and Brown Avenue
What items are prohibited on the festival grounds?
Alcoholic Beverages
Fireworks or Explosives
Illegal Substances & Weapons
Lawn chairs
Large Coolers or Bags
Pop-up Tents/Canopies
Beach/Picnic Umbrellas
Flag Poles
All animals
Bicycles, scooters, skates/rollerblades may not be ridden on festival grounds
Entry will be denied if you have any of the above. All bags may be subject to search.
Can I bring a folding chair and blanket into the festival?
Folding chairs are prohibited. Blankets are allowed.
Can I leave the Festival and return the same day?
Yes, you may exit and re-enter with a valid hand stamp
Can I bring a tent into the festival?
Personal tents and canopies are prohibited