Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday for the 15th annual Devour Culinary Classic, the most anticipated tasting event of the year. 

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Local First Arizona, Desert Botanical Garden and Southern Arizona Arts and Culture Alliance join forces Feb. 24-25, 2024 to host a festival you won’t forget, featuring the most creative and indulgent chefs, sommeliers, cicerones and purveyors Arizona has to offer. 

More than 70 food and beverage businesses will participate, including as many as 25 sought-after restaurateurs each day.

Tickets can be purchased at devourphoenix.com. Last year, tickets sold out in three weeks, so don’t wait. (Must be 21+ to purchase.) 

Devour attendees will be treated by the following restaurants (with more favorites to be announced), in addition to 20+ artisan purveyors:

Devour Culinary Classic’s goal is to generate local and national awareness and support of Arizona’s diverse and exciting culinary scene. The event has been recognized as the Best Southwestern Culinary Festival by the New York Times and is regularly featured by AZCentral.com, Phoenix Magazine, Arizona Foothills Magazine and others.

“Arizona is abundant with incredible culinary talent and rich, unique flavors,” said Kimber Lanning, CEO and founder of Local First Arizona. “No other event shines a spotlight on so many of our state’s best chefs in a more gorgeous setting with art and live music than Devour Culinary Classic. This festival will delight your palate and captivate your senses.”

Devour Culinary Classic details:

Dates: Saturday, Feb. 24 – Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024

Times:

Early Entry Ticket Holders & Media: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

General Admission Ticket Holders: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix

Tickets and info: devourphoenix.com

Early Entry Tickets – $225 per day: 

Enhance your event experience with 90 minutes of early access to all food and beverages. Includes:

  • 90-minute early admission from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Access to the Maverick Wine Sales area, with an exclusive selection of wine and spirits available at discounted prices
  • Live music and arts throughout the Garden 
  • Reusable commemorative wine glass and yoke
  • Priority Parking
  • Two tickets for a return visit to Desert Botanical Garden

General Admission Tickets – $150 per day: 

Enjoy all food and beverages while strolling the Garden grounds. Includes:

  • General admission from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Access to the Maverick Wine Sales area, with an exclusive selection of wine and spirits available at discounted prices
  • Live music and arts throughout the Garden
  • Reusable commemorative wine glass and yoke