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03.13.10–03.14.10 | 12th Annual Art & Culinary Festival
Litchfield Park

Live musical performances, fine arts and crafts, first class wine tasting and culinary demonstrations by top Valley chefs, outdoor festival, original works of art by more than 200 artisans, free, 9 am – 5 pm, 623-935-9040 or http://www.litchfield-park.org/

03.13.10–03.14.10 | Devoured
Phoenix

A partnership with Devour Phoenix and Local First Arizona, showcasing Arizona producers and purveyors of fine food and drink, features local artisans, farms, restaurateurs, food producers and vintners from more than 40 participants, seminars, talks by national nutrition experts, eclectic music from jazz to opera, 866-977-6849 or http://www.ProTix.com

03.28.10–03.28.10 | 25th Annual Bon Vivant ~ A Celebration of Fine Food and Drink
Chandler

Casual event, come in western gear or dressed to impress, fundraiser, more than 700 beverages, cuisine from the Valley’s restaurants, live entertainment, silent auction, $100-150, 4:30-10 pm, 480-820-3688 or http://rawhide.com

04.01.10–04.01.10 | Arizona Biltmore's Winemaker Dinner
Phoenix

Menu of four to six courses, with a complementary wine poured with each course, a representative from the featured winery, creative displays of designer jewelry, this week features Newton Vineyards, Napa Valley, $125, 7 pm, 800-950-0086 or www.arizonabiltmore.com

04.08.10–04.08.10 | 7th Annual Forks & Corks
Phoenix

Enjoy unlimited samplings prepared by more than 25 top chefs from many of Arizona's finest restaurants and resort kitchens, tastings from boutique wineries and micorbrews, live entertainment, silent auction, benefits the Arizona Hotel & Restaurant Foundations, $65-75, 5:30 pm, 602-604-0729 or www.forksan

04.09.10–04.10.10 | Arizona Barbecue Festival
Scottsdale

50+ BBQ teams from world champions to first-timers compete for $20,000 in prize money, categories chicken, pork ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket and a backyard category, live music, on-site farmer’s market, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, Texas Hold-Em contest, beauty pageant, expo of green exhibitors, a Kid’s Zone, and a BBQ expo, $10 and $2 tasting cups, Sat. 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.azBBQfestival.com

04.10.10–04.11.10 | 27th Annual Blessing of the Vine Festival
Elgin

Includes lunch, souvenir wine glass, sample tasting of world class Arizona wines, live music, competition and crowning of Arizona's King and Queen of Grape Stomping, arts & crafts, Arizona Grown products available, $16, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-455-9309 or www.elginwines.com

04.10.10–04.12.10 | 36th Annual Taste 2010
Scottsdale

More than 300 domestic and imported wines, wining, dining and dancing, more than 50 of Phoenix's best restaurants, $150, 6-9 pm, 602-954-8182 or www.bgcmp.org or http://www.tastephx.com

04.13.10–04.18.10 | 2010 Culinary Festival
Scottsdale

Demonstrations, Great AZ picnic, Le Tour Culinaire, Southwest Festival of Beers, Wine Country Brunch, Best of the Fest, tastings & Epicurean events, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.13.10–04.13.10 | Friends of James Beard Dinner
Scottsdale

Six James Beard Award winning chefs each prepare a unique course paired with wine, $225, 6 pm, www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.14.10–04.14.10 | Chef Tribute Dinners
Scottsdale

The Phoenician, dine with some of Arizona's best known chefs as they raise tribute to world famous chef Jean-George Vongerichten, cocktail attire, $150, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.14.10–04.14.10 | Wine & Chocolate Experience
Phoenix

Enjoy chocolates and desserts from some of the valley’s best pastry chefs as you sample great wines from around the world, $40, 7-10 pm, http:// www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.15.10–04.15.10 | On the Rocks
Scottsdale

Exclusive cocktail tasting, unique and creative cocktails will be featured, created by local mixologists, casual cocktail attire, $40, 7-11 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.16.10–04.16.10 | Eat, Drink, & Be Pretty Party
Scottsdale

Food and wine tasting featuring music, live entertainment, dancing and fashion, casual cocktail attire, $60-70, 7-11 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | 10th Annual Wine, Women & Jazz FUNraiser
Scottsdale

Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, fine wine and great jazz, benefits Arizona Women's Partnership, $55-65, 4-6:30 pm, 602-863-9744 or www.azwp.org or www.blacktie-arizona.com/rsvp event code is AZWP

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Chef Wine Dinners
Scottsdale

Various restaurants, award winning chefs at some of the Valley's top restaurants offer a four-course meal with rich vintage wines, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Great Arizona Picnic
Scottsdale

Food sampling from 50+ of the finest restaurants in the Valley, continuous musical entertainment & Sat "Concert Under the Stars," $10 entry, & $ tasting coupons, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 6 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.18.10–04.18.10 | Best of the Fest
Scottsdale

Featuring prominent Valley chefs each creating a five-course dinner for their two tables of ten, each course is paired with quality wines, $175, 6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.18.10–04.19.10 | Southwest Festival of Beers
Scottsdale

A Beer Garden featuring more than 200 specialty beers and, fun & musical entertainment, $5, Sat noon - 7 pm, Sun noon-6:30 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.18.10–04.18.10 | Wine Country Brunch
Scottsdale

Highlights eight wineries, meet winemakers & experience award-winning food & wine combinations, also a silent auction, cocktail attire, $60, 11 am - 2 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 32nd Annual Blessing of the Vine Festival
Elgin

Ministers and priests bless the grape vines to foster a bountiful crop at harvest time, free wine glass and samples, live music, dancing, $10, horseback riding also available throughout the day, 11 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 or www.sonoitavineyards.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 6th Annual Salsa Festival
Maricopa

Salsa, guacamole and bean dip competition, live music, a beer and margarita garden, free tortilla chips, kids zone, junior salsa bar and salsa lessons for everyone, $1,000 for the best overall salsa, also an artist's alley, free, 5-9 pm, 520-568-9098 or520-568-9573 or www.maricopasalsafestival.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 26th Annual My Nana's Salsa Challenge
Tempe

Fund-raiser for Hemophilia Assn, 80+ competitors prepare fresh salsa on-site in either the mild or hot category, salsas, featuring restaurants, businesses and individuals, sampling contest, Margarita Mix-Off, live bands, Kids Funzone, music, $8-10, 12 and under are free, 11 am - 6 pm, 602-955-3947 or www.salsachallenge.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Dog-Friendly Vineyard Party
Elgin

For the people - vineyard tours, wine tasting, snacks, discounted wine purchases; for the canine guests – treats, ball-tossing and kiddie pool splashing, photos, contest with prizes, $15/person, dogs are free, 3:30-5 pm, 520-455-5499, www.canelohillswinery.com

05.06.10–05.06.10 | Arizona Biltmore's Winemaker Dinner
Phoenix

Menu of four to six courses, with a complementary wine poured with each course, a representative from the featured winery, creative displays of designer jewelry, this week features Rombauer Vineyards, Napa Valley, $125, 7 pm, 800-950-0086 or www.arizonabiltmore.com.

05.19.10–05.19.10 | 19th Annual Flavors of Phoenix 2010
Phoenix

Featuring 30 of the top chefs from across the state of Arizona, $350, 6 pm, benefits the American Liver Foundation, 602-953-1800 or www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/arizona/

06.12.10–06.12.10 | 27th Annual Route 66 Regional Chili Cookoff
Flagstaff

Chili cook-off, public tastings, vendors and crafts, food. 10 am - 4 pm, 928-526-4314 or www.flagstaffarizona.org or http://chilicookoff.com/