ARIZONA NEWS

Into the fold: Arizona Taco Festival spices up weekend

Oct 17, 2014, 2:07 PM | Updated: 2:08 pm

...

PHOENIX — It’s on, taco lovers.

This weekend’s Arizona Taco Festival at Salt River Fields near Scottsdale kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday.

More than 40 teams from eateries including Milagro Grill, America’s Taco Shop, Gallo Blanco/Otro Cafe, Taco Guild and a group that calls itself the Taco Pirates, from Cottonwood, put their skills on the line for a $10,000 prize.

Over the two days, attendees will have their choice of $2 street tacos from the vendors, along with drinks, watching cooking demonstrations, eating contests and a chihuahua pageant.

General admission is $12, $20 for a two-day pass. VIP tickets are $100, which nets the buyer 10 tacos, a half-dozen alcoholic beverages and a water or soda.

The festival ends Sunday at 7 p.m.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Gas prices are on the decline in Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)...

Danny Shapiro

Arizona gas prices on the fall heading into Memorial Day weekend

Arizona drivers will get the benefit of decreasing gas prices heading into Memorial Day weekend.

13 minutes ago

Surprise man killed his two children in murder-suicide, police say...

Serena O'Sullivan

Surprise father killed his 2 children in murder-suicide, police say

A Surprise man killed his two children in an apparent murder-suicide on May 20, 2024, according to police.

51 minutes ago

(Inciweb Photo)...

KTAR.com

Firefighters gain some containment of Wildcat Fire burning north of Phoenix

Firefighters had a breakthrough Monday in containing the Wildcat Fire that has been burning north of Phoenix for days.

2 hours ago

Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy filing defamation lawsuit...

Associated Press

Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Arizona’s Kelli Ward plead not guilty in fake elector case

Giuliani appeared remotely for the arraignment that was held in a Phoenix courtroom. His trial will take place in October.

3 hours ago

...

KTAR Video

Video: What can we do to prevent drownings during the Arizona summer?

What can we do to prevent drownings during the Arizona summer? Jim Sharpe talks about recent drownings in Arizona on his Sharper Point commentary. Video: Jeremy Schnell and Felisa Cárdenas/KTAR News Subscribe to the KTAR Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/45MmM3G Read articles from KTAR News: https://ktar.com/ Download the KTAR app: https://ktar.com/the-ktar-newstalk-app/ Sign up for texts from KTAR: […]

4 hours ago

...

Sponsored Content by Sanderson Ford

3 new rides for 3 new road trips in Arizona

It's time for the Sanderson Ford Memorial Day sale with the Mighty Fine 69 Anniversary, as Sanderson Ford turned 69 years old in May.

Sponsored Articles

...

Condor Airlines

Condor Airlines can get you smoothly from Phoenix to Frankfurt on new A330-900neo airplane

Adventure Awaits! And there's no better way to experience the vacation of your dreams than traveling with Condor Airlines.

...

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing

Day & Night is looking for the oldest AC in the Valley

Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.

...

Fiesta Bowl Foundation

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade is excitingly upon us

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe is upon us! The attraction honors Arizona and the history of the game.

Into the fold: Arizona Taco Festival spices up weekend