Flavors of the West is returning to Litchfield Park this April. 2017 marks the 5th annual festival, presented by Fry’s Food & Drug Stores and tickets are on sale now. Like, right now, today. Want to know what you can look forward to from the festival? We’ve got you!
The festival will take place on Saturday, April 8th from noon until 4pm.
What vendors will be featured at the Festival?
You can graze your way through the day with unlimited samples from more than 30 participating restaurants and/or food vendors.
- 2 Di 4 Gourmet Karmel Korn
- Ada’s Fish Fry
- Adams Natural Meats
- Baskin-Robbins
- Blu Sushi Lounge & Grill
- Cabin Whiskey & Grill
- Crave Waffle Sandwich Creations
- Flavors of Louisiana
- Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
- Lazy Palm Sports Grill
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- P.F. Chang’s
- Salt Tacos y Tequila
- Soleil
- Tempo Urban Bistro
- The Haymaker Restaurant Co.
- The Tree of Oil
- The Vic Bar + Kitchen
- Verrado Coffee Company
- Verrado Grille
- Whiskey Rose
Is there a charitable component to the Festival?
Event proceeds will benefit local non-profit, The Honey Foundation. The foundation focuses on spreading kindness and now provides a Kindness Education Program for K-12 Schools. Their programs help students understand the broad importance of kindness in our world and how kindness leads to success in life. So far, THF’s Kindness Education Program has already reduced extreme disciplinary action by over 50% in 2 years. Flavors of the West proceeds will help The Honey Foundation raise money to support Kindness Education Programs in schools here in Arizona and across the United States.
What else can I expect at the Flavors of the West Festival?
- Beer Garden | Festival-goers can quench their thirst at the beer garden offering a variety of craft beers and more.
- Cooking Demonstrations | Acclaimed Arizona chefs take the stage to share their best tips and tricks.
- Live Entertainment | Guests can enjoy music from live bands and dueling pianos.
- Action Zone | A super interactive zone keeps everyone entertained throughout the day with Pro BMX Show, rock climbing, bounce houses, games and much more.
I’m in! Where can I get tickets?
You can purchase tickets at www.FlavorsAZ.com. Early bird admission to the event is $35 through March 15 and includes unlimited food and five drink tickets. Early bird VIP tickets are $75 through March 15 and include early entrance to the event (11am-12pm) and access to the exclusive VIP Garden. Inside, there is an extended bar stocked with spirits, live dueling piano show, shaded seating, exclusive dessert bar and signature gift. Kids 12 and under are FREE.
Flavors of the West presented by Fry’s Food & Drug Stores is sponsored by Hensley Beverage Company, Red Bull and SubZero/Wolf.
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© Taryn Jeffries 2017