Beautiful and mystical Sedona, Arizona always has much to offer to its residents and visitors in the way of fairs and festivals, arts and crafts exhibitions, and unique cultural and culinary events. On offer for this Summer are three fabulous opportunities to wine and dine, support a worthwhile charitable organization and celebrate Independence Day.
Dine in Sedona Restaurant Fest (June 24 to August 31, 2012)
Various Restaurant Locations throughout Sedona, Arizona
During this 10 week long Summer event, both local and visiting foodies will have a wonderful opportunity to dine at various Sedona restaurants. Participating restaurants will be offering specially priced three-course (appetizer, entree and dessert), Prix Fixe dinners at one of the following three dining price levels:.
Classic Dining – $17.00
Elegant Dining – $25.00
Fine Dining – $35.00
All price levels are per meal, per person and do not include beverages, tax or gratuity. While these dinners will be complete meals for a fixed price, diners will have choices within each course. For more information, including a list of participating restaurants and menus, please visit Dine in Sedona.
17th Annual Sedona Taste (June 24, 2012)
Los Abrigados Resort & Spa
1160 Portal Lane, Sedona, Arizona 86336
The kick-off for the Dine in Sedona Fest will be the 17th Annual Sedona Taste. This event will be held along the banks of the majestic Oak Creek at the Los Abrigados Resort & Spa on June 24, 2012 as follows:
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for VIP ticket holders
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for general admission ticket holders
This is the signature fundraising event of the Boys and Girls Club of Sedona. Attendees of this fundraiser will have an opportunity to sample the different flavors of some of the finest Sedona and greater Verde Valley restaurants. Attendees will also be invited to taste and enjoy a nice selection of premiere wines produced by local and regional vineyards and wineries. Tickets are available for purchase online at SedonaTaste and are priced per person as follows:
VIP – $100.00
General Admission – $60.00
Groups (10 or More Persons) – $55.00
Sizzlin Summer Bash (July 7, 2012)
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
336 State Route 179, Sedona, Arizona 86336
This is a free, family-friendly outdoor event in honor and celebration of Independence Day. It will be held at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village on July 7, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food lovers will appreciate the outdoor BBQ, which will feature ribs, sliders and mini brats. Attendees will also have a chance to enter into a pie eating contest. Other scheduled activities include music, free balloon animals and face painting, and star spangled children’s crafts.