With a wide range of beer, wine, signature drinks and diverse cuisines, these local springtime events offer something to please every palate.
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Dish Fest
On March 9, PHOENIX magazine will host its fourth annual Dish Fest starting at noon, offering the Valley’s most delicious dishes with unlimited bites to enjoy. There will be beer, wine and spirits available, along with cooking demonstrations by Joy Bus chef and founder Jennifer Caraway. The event takes place at the Clayton House in Scottsdale, featuring a stunning indoor-outdoor venue with a beer garden and food truck plaza. This 21-plus event offers general admission tickets for $70 and VIP tickets for $115, which include early entry and access to a VIP-only room.
3719 N. 75th St., Scottsdale, 480-478-8806, tickets.phoenixmag.com
Sunday Dinner @ The Duce
On February 16, Exceptional Vibe’s inaugural Sunday Dinner @ The Duce will provide a family-style meal including a unique spin on the classic surf and turf experience from local chefs Jennifer Caraway, Derek Christensen and Angy Dykstra, plus two signature cocktails created by The Duce’s skilled bar staff. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, before providing guests with an evening of gourmet food and vibrant community. Tickets ($150 per person) for this intimate event are limited.
525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-866-3823, exceptionalvibe.ticketsauce.com
Keeler’s Wine Dinner
Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse will host a five-course wine dinner on March 19 at 6 p.m. featuring Paso Robles’ DAOU wines and guided by Master Sommelier Gillian Ballance. The event will feature dishes like grilled jumbo prawns with pesto and mixed greens and Maria’s Chocolate Cheesecake, each paired with a wine from the DAOU portfolio, highlighting both fine wine and expertly crafted cuisine. Tickets are $150, plus tax and gratuity, with limited availability.
7212 E. Ho Hum Rd., Carefree, 602-374-4784, keelerssteakhouse.com
Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival
On March 15, Scottsdale Civic Center will host an event featuring a rare collection of iconic wines, spirits and beers. This festival offers a chance to sit back, relax and sample star-powered beverage selections like Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s Gin and Juice, Mark Wahlberg’s Flecha Azul Tequila and more. The afternoon also features insightful seminars led by an exciting lineup of celebrity guests, including former WWE Divas Champion and reality TV personality Brie Garcia of The Garcia Twins, acclaimed actor Joe Mantegna, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and guitarist Neil Giraldo, Phoenix Suns legend Tom Chambers and renowned musician Roger Clyne. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m., with general admission tickets available for $50 and VIP tickets for $100.
3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-656-9940, civiccenterlive.org
Wine Dinner Series at Market by Jennifer’s
Rosé lovers and food enthusiasts can enjoy a four-course meal with seasonal flavors paired with exquisite rosé selections for $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) at this dining series. The event offers a cozy yet elevated dining experience, with dishes designed to complement each other like the chicken cassoulet braised bone-in chicken thighs with wild mushrooms in a white wine crème, served with egg noodles and fresh thyme, paired with 2022 Vetriccie-Corse Rosé. Dinners will be held on February 13, 20, and 27 from 4 to 9 p.m.
3603 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-626-5050, themarketbyjennifer.com
Arizona Strong Beer Festival
Missing those summer vibes? Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is hosting its 24th annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival on February 15. This exciting event features more than 500 beers, ciders, meads and more, including low-alcohol and non-alcohol options. Enjoy live music, dozens of food trucks and mingle with nearly 10,000 fellow craft beer fans. This 21-plus event offers general admission tickets for $65 and VIP tickets for $80, which include early access (at 11 a.m. vs 1 p.m.) and free entry to the pre-event party on February 14, from 5 to 7 p.m.
7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, saltriverfields.com
Barn House Fundraiser
On March 15, The Barn House, an animal rescue shelter that specializes in nurturing pets that initially require complex care, will host its signature fundraiser, the Lucky Clover Barn House Benefit, to support animal shelters and provide safe homes for cats and dogs. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with live music by The Killing Dueling Pianos, local food trucks and a mobile bar featuring Arizona bartenders. Plus, enjoy a silent auction, raffles and fun games throughout the evening. Tickets are on sale now for $125 per person – this includes a meal, dessert and two drinks.
7624 W. Banff Ln., Peoria, 602-755-9585, eventbrite.com
