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, including an interactive Kids Zone sponsored by The Peak - 98.7!

For the past 26 years, the Great Arizona Picnic has drawn foodies, families and fun-loving crowds to the Festival's most largely attended event.

And don't miss the Absolut Tent! Sample marvelous flavors of Absolut Vodka while enjoying live music from the Center Stage.

And of course there is also the Mexican fiesta at Garduno's Margarita Village, complete with a mariachi band, flamenco dancers, quesadillas, tacos and piñatas.

Every year the Great Arizona Picnic
is two days of great food,
live music and fun!

This year the winner of the First Annual Garduno’s Scottsdale Culinary Festival Margarita Village Challenge will be crowned "Master Margarita Mixer" of the 2005 Scottsdale Culinary Festival. Visit this site again soon for more information about entering this contest!

From noon to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza will transform into a feasting grounds.

Join us for a full weekend of sampling culinary masterpieces showcased by the Valley's finest chefs and restaurateurs in this event that's perfect for the entire family.

The $5 Admission includes continuous musical entertainment and Saturday night's "Concert Under the Stars." Tasting coupons are $1 each.

Right next to the Great Arizona Picnic is the fabulous Southwest Festival of Beers. Admission to the beer garden is $5 (separate from the GAP $5 Admission fee). Sample your way through an extensive variety of beers with your souvenir mug.