FESTIVAL DATES: April 10-13, 2003

BENEFITING: Scottsdale Cultural Council, Art Education Council and scholarships for students enrolled in culinary institutes

Festival Events

Culinary Student Competition & Culinary Hall of Fame Awards Dinner™

Thursday, April 10
Event Chairs: George Owen & Julie Strouss
Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Cocktail attire
Ticket Price: $100

Join the League as we honor outstanding students and veterans in the culinary field.

A Caterers' Fare

Friday, April 11
Event Chair: Susan Platner
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
Ticket Price: $75
Casual attire

Kick off this year's Festival with the best party Scottsdale has ever seen! Enjoy tastings from some of the best caterers in the Valley and don't forget the famous Absolut tent! Don't miss out on the fun - be there!

Cooks & Corks™

Saturday, April 12
Sunday, April 13
Event Chair: Jayne Heckman
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
Ticket Price: $40

Taste & sip your way through a "Wonderful Gourmet World of Food & Wine" while you enjoy demonstrations by our celebrity chefs.

Great Arizona Picnic™

Saturday, April 12
Sunday, April 13
Event Chair: Amy Stonestreet
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
$5 Entrance fee for 12 years and older
$1 per tasting coupon

Enjoy the excitement of food sampling from some of the finest restaurants in the Valley. The picnic features continuous musical entertainment and a Saturday night "Concert Under the Stars." A family event for a weekend of fun.

Southwest Festival of Beers™

Saturday, April 12
Sunday, April 13
Event Chair: John Dresh
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
$5 per person (includes souvenir mug)

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

Le Tour Culinaire™

Saturday, April 12
Event Chair: Sharon Levinson
Location: TBA
Ticket Price: $175
Black-tie attire

This evening features a tour of the Valley's finest dining establishments. Each course is paired with a prominent California wine and the winemaker will travel with you on your tour. A fantastic dessert finale & dancing completes this elegant evening.

Wine Country Brunch™

Sunday, April 13
Event Chair: Debbie Christensen
Location: Fours Seasons Resort
Ticket Price: $55
Resort attire

This brunch highlights ten wineries paired with food prepared to perfection. You'll have the unique opportunity to meet winemakers and experience award winning food and wine combinations. There will also be a fabulous silent auction.

Challenge to the Chefs™

Sunday, April 13
Location: Inside the Great Arizona Picnic - Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza
Admission: Included in the $5 Entrance Fee for the Great Arizona Picnic

Four chefs are each presented with an identical basket of ingredients from which they devise a menu and cook it using the ingredients.

Best of the Fest™

Event Chair: Tom Wiltbank
Sunday, April 13
Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Ticket Price: $150
Cocktail attire

The Festival Finale featuring ten prominent Valley chefs, each creating a five-course dinner for their two tables of ten. Each course is paired with quality wines.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Scottsdale League for the Arts
Tel: 480-945-7193
Fax: 480-945-6967
Web site: ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org
[email protected]