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Food Sampling from 50 restaurants, Absolut Bistro-featuring specialty Absolut Vodka inspired drinks, Garduno’s Margarita Village sponsored by Patron- enjoy the best Mexican food and margaritas in the Southwest, a special VIP area, live entertainment on three stages featuring great local bands, and cooking demonstrations from local and national chefs.

Dates/Times:
Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 10:00pm
Sunday, April 15, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 7:00pm
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
                7380 E. Second Street
                Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Map:  Map & Directions (also see parking map on right)
Ticket Price:
 - $5 admission fee. Tickets are available for purchase online. Tickets will also be available each day of the event at the entrance gates.
 - 12 years and under free
 - $1 per tasting coupon

 

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Participating Restaurants

Entertainment



 
The following events are part of the Great Arizona Picnic:

Challenge to the Chefs 

Challenge to the ChefsPart of the Great Arizona Picnic, this event features four chefs, cooking on identical Viking cooktops, each presented with identical "mystery baskets" of ingredients. The challenge: create an appetizer and an entrée - all within a time limit - and you get to watch every move!

Participating Chefs

  • Patrick Karvis - Drift
  • Bryan Hulihee - Roaring Fork
  • Sean Kavanaugh - University of Phoenix Stadium
  • Ilan Hall - Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” Winner


    Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007
    Time: 1:00 p.m.
    Location: Challenge to the Chefs Tent, Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
    Map:  Map & Directions
    Ticket Price: Included in $5 GAP entrance fee

    Challenge to the Chefs sponsored by: 




  • Absolut Bistro

    Absolut GirlsDates/Times:
    Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 10:00pm
    Sunday, April 15, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 7:00pm
    Map: Map & Directions
    Ticket Price: $5 per person (separate from Great Arizona Picnic $5 admission fee - available at the event)

    Must be 21 yrs and over for admittance.


    Garduños Margarita Village
    Premium Tequila Sponsor: Patron

    Dates/Times:
    Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 10:00pm
    Sunday, April 15, 2007 from 12:00 noon - 7:00pm
    Map: Map & Directions
    Ticket Price: $5 per person (separate from Great Arizona Picnic $5 admission fee - available at the event)

    Must be 21 yrs and over for admittance.

    VIP Ticket Package
    Find out about this special VIP ticket package featuring a special pit barbeque menu prepared by Chef Neal Cunningham of Garduno's, service of traditional and Patron fruit and frozen margaritas, and assorted Mexican beers and more included with your ticket purchase!
    Details & Tickets...

    Must be 21 yrs and over for admittance.

    Southwest Festival of Beers
    Presented by New Belgium

    A spectacular Beer Garden featuring more than 200 specialty beers. Food, fun and musical entertainment!

    Dates/Times:
    Saturday, April 14, 2007
    from 12:00 noon - 7:00pm
    Sunday, April 15, 2007
    from 12:00 noon - 6:30pm
    Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
    Map: Map & Directions
    Ticket Price: $5 per person (includes souvenir mug, separate from Great Arizona Picnic $5 admission fee)

    Must be 21 yrs and over for admittance.

    Participating Breweries

    Win the New Belgium Bike!
    We will be giving away the very cool New Belgium bike this year at the Southwest Festival of Beers. This highly sought after bike could be yours! Visit the New Belgium tent in the beer garden for more information!

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