Another excuse to jet to a warm locale and sample
wine and food, the
Scottsdale Culinary Festival is a six-day
event held from April 18-23. There are a wide variety of events held during the week including the James Beard dinner,
the Culinary Hall of Fame Awards Dinner and "Le Tour Culinaire" where guests are chauffeured to three
different restaurants to sample cuisine paired with prominent wines. Over 250 wineries will be on hand to offer
tastings during the week. Admission ranges from $5 for the Great Arizona Picnic to $200 for the James Beard
Dinner. Proceeds benefits arts and arts education in the Scottsdale area.
