Festival from p 21 a special event celebrating Filipino culture, and will include vendors like Jeepney Guy, Pokitrition, Bee Happy Boba, Crafti Tea Boba, and Hot Bamboo. “With Asian Americans making up 3.5 percent of Arizona’s population, 18.7 percent of that consist of Filipino Americans. We want to emphasize the cultural importance of Filipino American History Month, being the first of the Asian population to immi- grate to America in 1898,” says Anthony Bounxayavong Amphonephong, CEO of the AZ Asian Chamber of Commerce. Expect music and dance performances over the course of this two-day festival. Bring on the lumpia and pancit. Salt and Lime Fiesta Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 North Pima Road, Scottsdale October 22-23 saltlimefiesta.com Salt. Tequila. Lime. Repeat. The Salt and food and drink they might not have previ- ously experienced.” Tickets include unlimited samples, tastings of wine and beer, access to chef demonstrations, and sommelier and mixology seminars. AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 North Pima Road, Scottsdale November 12 azbottlesandbrews.com Those who don’t discriminate with their choice of alcohol will absolutely love AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews. Salt River Fields will host the third annual event this fall, and some of Arizona’s best breweries, wineries, and distilleries will be in attendance. “AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews is a small, intimate tasting event where you can have discussions with the actual people who make the drinks. Many of our participants bring their master brewers or owners to this event because they get to see and chat with their friends in the industry,” said Chris Bonnell, director of marketing. Enjoy craft beer, spirits, wine, and hard seltzers from 25 vendors at this boozy bash. Salt and Lime Margarita lovers rejoice at Salt and Lime Fiesta. Lime Fiesta is coming to the Valley this October to celebrate all elements of heat, acid, salt, and fat. The art of tacos will be showcased in a taco row, with over 30 food trucks in attendance. There will also be a dueling margarita and tequila bar as well as a mechanical taco and lucha libre matches. Listen to live music with performances from Tyler Rich and Shwayze. Phoenix Wine & Food Experience Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 North Pima Road, Scottsdale November 5 wineandfood.usatoday.com/events/phoenix Food fans will not want to miss the culinary celebration of Phoenix Wine & Food Experience, which will showcase local and regional cuisine and drinks from star chefs. “We’re excited to bring the Wine & Food Experience back to Phoenix this year,” says Jason Taylor, president of USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. “The festival celebrates the local culinary scene and highlights many great businesses, and we’re proud to be a part of this event. Now, more than ever, local restaurants need the support of the community, and this event gives people the opportunity to sample Phoenix Pizza Festival Margaret T. Hance Park 67 W Culver Street November 12-13 phoenix.pizza Calling all pizza lovers, the Phoenix Pizza Festival is back with a cheesy vengeance. With over 20 pizza makers, beer and wine bars, and a live music stage, it’s sure to be a slice of saucy heaven. New vendors are on the lineup this year including the Lords of Doughtown. “Last year we expanded the Pizza Fest to two days and spilled out into the street from Hance Park. We’ll be doing that again, which is exciting,” says festival founder David Tyda. “I always look forward to attendees wearing their best pizza gear to the festival. It’s becoming a pizza fashion show.” So bring your favorite pizza ’fit and get ready to chow down. Arizona Taco Festival Bell Bank Park 1 Legacy Drive, Mesa November 12-13 aztacofestival.com Talk about a taco-topia. The Arizona Taco Festival is back for its 13th year, and isn’t just bringing tacos to the celebration. A Tequila Passport grants access to over 100 tequilas, Lucha Libre wrestlers will grace the stage, and the chile pepper and taco-eating contests are back by popular demand. Other events on the docket include a Taco Queen drag contest, hot sauce expo, and a Day of the Dead Wedding. “I’m going to make this year’s taco fest into a full Taco-Palooza of epic propor- tions. I might even get in the wrestling ring with the Luchas!” says this year’s event host, celebrity chef Aaron May. 23 phoenixnewtimes.com | CONTENTS | FEEDBACK | OPINION | NEWS | FEATURE | NIGHT+DAY | CULTURE | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | PHOENIX NEW TIMES SEPT 15TH–SEPT 21ST, 2022
