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SUMMARY:Taste the Desert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night celebrating the hardy plants and deep-rooted traditions that nourish the Sonoran Desert. From mesquite to chiltepín\, learn how desert plants sustain resilient communities and landscapes through a blend of flavor\, culture\, and hands-on discovery. \nSignature Drink — Great Horned Owl: Spiced ôum;um\, Butterscotch Schnapps\, Peach Brandy\, Ginger Schnapps \nActivities\n\n6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Music by Unified Field Theory\nGroove to the Jazz sounds of this local band.\nWebsite\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Educational Activities\nExplore the biocultural heritage of our foodways through interactive stations from:\nNative Seeds/SEARCH\, San Xavier Cooperative Farm\, Las Milpitas Community Farm\, Tucson Village Farm\n6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Desert Food Tasting\, Baldwin Educational Building\nSample chef-crafted bites featuring local ingredients. Meet the chefs and get inspired by the flavors of the desert! Presented in partnership with Tucson City of Gastronomy. \nMeet the Tucson City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassadors\n\nAdolfo Cabrera is Executive Chef at Quail Creek Country Club in Green Valley\, Arizona. An ACF Certified Executive Chef\, he began as a dishwasher\, advanced through various culinary roles\, and won multiple awards in American Culinary Federation cooking competitions. He is active in culinary education and community outreach and has served as president and in other leadership positions in the Southern Arizona chapter of the American Culinary Federation.\nWebsite \n\n\nChef Mateo Cancio\, a Tucson native\, fell in love with the desert and cooking while gathering ingredients from his grandmother’s garden and learning her traditional recipes. His culinary journey took off after winning the 2015 Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs regional competition as a Pima culinary student. Trained in Mexican\, Italian\, and French cuisines\, he served as Chef de Cuisine at The Grill at Hacienda del Sol and is now Executive Chef at Nex Tucson and a Tucson UNESCO City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassador.\nWebsite \n\n\nSusan Fulton\, chef and co-owner of Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro\, has worked in Tucson’s food industry since 1997. She champions local producers\, serves on the boards of Tucson Originals and Heirloom Farmers’ Markets\, and specializes in creative\, gluten-free cuisine. She actively engages in cooking demonstrations and community events to promote Southern Arizona’s culinary heritage.\nWebsite \n\n\nMary Steiger is Executive Chef and co-owner of Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery/Bistro in Tucson. A Scottsdale Culinary Institute valedictorian\, she has managed bakeries and fine dining kitchens\, specializing in gluten-free cuisine and heritage ingredients. Steiger is dedicated to inclusive dining and actively supports Tucson’s culinary community.\nWebsite \n\n\nJenna Grigalauski is a Personal Chef and Culinary Consultant based in Tucson\, Arizona. She has a degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Certificate of Professional Cookery from Kendall College in Chicago. Grigalauski’s goal as a Personal Chef is to bring healthy\, creative recipes to fellow Tucsonans.\nWebsite \n\n\nPablo Valencia\, Tucson-born chef and owner of Scratching the Plate\, champions heritage cooking and local food. Trained from childhood and in local kitchens\, he advocates for regional producers and traditions\, representing Tucson as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassador at international culinary events.\nWebsite \n\n\n6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cool off in the Warden Oasis Theater\n\n\n6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Family Program: Sonoran Supermarket\nThe Sonoran Desert is diverse and full of tasty foods if you know where to look. Join our Education Specialist Nick Powers as we search the desert for ingredients to celebrate a very special birthday!\n7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Speaker Panel: Traditions & Resilience\nHear from community voices and conservation leaders on desert agriculture\, seed saving\, and the power of cultural connections to land. \nRobert Stone is a member of the Akimel O’otham (Gila River Indian Community). He has dedicated his work to preserving the traditional cultural knowledge of the Akimel O’odham\, or River People. Mr. Stone has established his own farm to educate his community on growing traditional crops and has created a small seed bank to support the preservation of these important agricultural traditions. \n\nMaegan Lopez is Tohono O’odham and from a community called Wecij Oidag (New Fields). She has one son; his name is Maximus. Maegan works as a Museum Specialist in the Collections Department at the Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum\, also known as Himdag Ki:. In her role\, she leads the care of the museum’s outdoor spaces and shares her passion for understanding\, preserving\, and reviving traditional agricultural practices and knowledge. \n\nHelena Gonzales\, Hopi and Navajo (Diné)\, is the Seed Bank Manager at Native Seeds/SEARCH where she organizes and cares for the seeds in the seedbank. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Arizona\, focusing on genetics\, genomics\, and plant propagation. Helena is dedicated to the preservation of heirloom\, desert-adapted crops from the Southwest. \n\n\n6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Pop-up Chiltepin sale\n\n\nBring the desert home! Spice up your backyard with Museum-grown chiltepins\, plus a limited selection of heritage figs and pomegranates. Supporting desert biodiversity and resilient foodways starts in your own garden.\n\n\n\nTaste the Desert is funded in part by the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/taste-the-desert/
LOCATION:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum\, 2021 N Kinney Rd\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food Experience,Funded in Part by SCVNHA,Music,Youth Programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Sonora Desert Museum":MAILTO:ktyler@desertmuseum.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260816T000000
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SUMMARY:Tucson Bird Alliance Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:The spectacular biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert and the Sky Island mountains comes alive during the summer monsoon rains. Celebrate the special birds and wildlife of southeastern Arizona in August\, sponsored by the Tucson Bird Alliance. The Southeast Arizona Birding Festival offers expert-guided birding\, wildlife\, and cultural field trips; photography and bird-ID workshops; free nature presentations\, vendors\, and activities. \nFeatured Guests: \nPaul Bannick\nPaul Bannick is an award-winning author and photographer who makes images to inspire education and conservation. \nBonner Black\nA songwriter and birder\, Bonner Black is a 12-year Music City veteran\, accumulating 900k+ streams and 142k social media followers. \nRosemary Mosco\nRosemary Mosco is an author\, illustrator\, and speaker whose work connects people with the natural world. \n\n\n\nFestival Details\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee\nThere is a $35 non-refundable registration fee for all festival participants that are attending fee based activities: field trips\, workshops\, and evening programs. In addition\, each activity previously mentioned has its own associated fees. No registration or fee is required to attend the Nature Expo. \nRegistration Tips & Tricks: Make your registration process as smooth as possible! \nAll activities (unless otherwise noted) for the Festival will be based out of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park\, 445 South Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 520-881-4200. “Van Trips” will depart from and return to the hotel\, while “Drive Yourself and Meet On-Site Trips” will meet at the birding location and you will receive detailed instructions. The Nature Expo\, social hours\, evening programs\, and most workshops will also be onsite. Please check the description of the event that is on your schedule for any details. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations received on or before Friday\, July 17\, 2026 will be refunded less a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after July 17. Tucson Bird Alliance reserves the right to cancel or revise any event for any reason. If it becomes necessary to cancel a paid event (field trip or dinner) for which you have a reservation\, we will notify you and issue a full refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. \nProceeds from this event support Tucson Bird Alliance’s mission to inspire people to protect and enjoy birds. Thanks for being part of our effort; your presence shows a commitment to our endeavor! \n\n\nTimes and events vary.  Please check website. \nQuestions?\nFor festival questions\, please email lsafford@tucsonbirds.org
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/tucson-bird-alliance-southeast-arizona-birding-festival/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park\, 445 S Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festivals,music,Presentations,Workshop,Youth Programming
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Bird Alliance":MAILTO:info@tucsonbirds.org
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SUMMARY:111th Santa Cruz County Fair - Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association
DESCRIPTION:General Admission FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 18TH\nSchool Day: 15 and Under FREE entry until NOON\nAdmission $5\, Children 5 & Under FREE\nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 19TH\n9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nAdmission $5\, Children 5 & Under FREE\n2:00 PM – CLOSE\nAdmission $15\, Children 5 & Under FREE\nSUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 20TH\nAdmission $5\, Children 5 & Under FREE
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/111th-santa-cruz-county-fair-santa-cruz-county-fair-and-rodeo-association/
LOCATION:Sonoita Fairgrounds\, 3142 AZ-83\, Sonoita\, 85637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food Experience,Music,Rodeo
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association":MAILTO:info@sonoita-fairgrounds.com
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SUMMARY:Sarah Mcquaid Live Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sarah McQuaid is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose lush vocals\, masterful musicianship\, and captivating storytelling create an unforgettable live performance. Blending folk\, blues\, and atmospheric instrumentals\, her music reflects her diverse background and invites audiences into an intimate\, heartfelt journey. Known for her warmth and engaging stage presence\, Sarah’s concerts leave audiences inspired\, moved\, and deeply connected. \nThere will be light bites and refreshments for the show as well!
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/sarah-mcquaid-live-concert/
LOCATION:Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum\, 1 Burruel St\, #1296\, Tubac\, A\, 85646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum":MAILTO:assistant@tubacpresidio.org
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