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Scottsdale Culinary Festival begins a new era in 2020
April 18 event proceeds benefits Scottsdale arts
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Independent Newsmedia
The 42nd annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, one of the longest continually running events of its kind in the country, returns Saturday, April 18.
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale Culinary Festival offers a one-day, outdoor, experience featuring 30 diverse Arizona restaurants.
Restaurants participating to date include Mowry & Cotton, MATCH Restaurant & Lounge and Sushi Roku, among others. Main Stage entertainment features Yachtley Crew and Lane Change, and a cooking demonstration stage showcasing some of the nation’s top chefs. A complete entertainment schedule will be announced in the coming weeks, according to a press release.
“Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s 42-year legacy continues in a modernized format as we launch into this new decade,” said Dr. Glenn Azzari, Scottsdale League for the Arts president.
“To deliver new festival and culinary experiences, our volunteer organization is pleased to work with R Entertainment, a Scottsdale event production company that specializes in large festivals and events, and Scottsdale Arts and its expertise with the city’s performing arts center and more.”
The first Scottsdale Culinary Festival was created more than four decades ago to raise funds for Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Now a reenergized Culinary Festival returns with three entities collaborating --- Scottsdale League for the Arts, Scottsdale Arts and R Entertainment.
Scottsdale League for the Arts, formed in 1978, has donated more than $4.5 million to the arts since 2000, the press release stated.
Scottsdale Arts is a multi-disciplinary, nonprofit arts organization that operates the Scottsdale Civic Center. Scottsdale-based R Entertainment is a national culinary event producer and concert entertainment company.
“The arts are part of Scottsdale’s DNA and Scottsdale Arts, as Arizona’s largest arts umbrella, embodies this fact,” said Dr. Gerd Wuestemann, president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts.
“We are thrilled to add the culinary arts to our current roster of events, from the work of our four branches to Canal Convergence and the Scottsdale Arts Festival. Partnering to continue this legacy of one of the longest-running food festivals in the nation is exciting. Evolving this storied event into an even more vibrant lifestyle festival is inspiring. We are thrilled about the partnership and believe that our community will support us to the fullest extent.”
Among other offerings, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival in 2020 presents fashion shows, culinary discovery and lively entertainment making for a memorable day.
“Years ago R Entertainment saw the demand and interest in active exploration --- whether it involves food and drink or music and entertainment, it’s about creating memorable experiences. That’s what we strive for and we are pleased to work with Gerd and his amazing team, and also build on the exceptional legacy of Scottsdale League for the Arts,” said Reed Glick, Partner, R Entertainment.
Admission to the Scottsdale Culinary Festival benefits Scottsdale League for the Arts as well as Scottsdale Arts and its four branches: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Scottsdale Public Art and Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation.
Tickets are available at ScottsdaleCulinaryFest.org; packages include:
GA Gateway Pass: $12 in advance only; $15 day of event. This is a general event access ticket; does not include food and drink. All ages.
Yacht Party: $42 in advance; $50 day of event. Entry to Yacht Party, souvenir tasting glass, 20 4oz beer/wine/spirits samples. Does not include food. 21+ only.
VIP Premier Pass: $125 in advance; $135 day of event. Includes access to two exclusive entertainment areas, catered food inside VIP area, drink card for 10 complimentary drinks throughout the event. Does not include Yacht Party access. 21+ only.
Children 12 and under are free, and welcome in the general admission area.
