Phoenix is serving up a weekend full of gastronomic delights and libation celebrations, with a quartet of food and drink events poised to tantalize the taste buds of Valley residents. Whether you're a vino virtuoso or a beer buff, there's a gathering with your name on it—and let's not forget the fresh produce aficionados who can peruse the bounties of local farmers markets.
The upscale Wrigley Mansion is set to host Festivin, a wine festival starting Thursday and culminating on Sunday. According to Phoenix New Times, attendees can engage in wine blending sessions and cooking demonstrations, while a Grand Tasting event on Sunday offers a sophisticated finale. Meanwhile, the Copper State Beer Festival, heralded for its inebriating diversity of craft beer, wines, and spirits, will take over Riverview Park in Mesa on Saturday. The festival not only promises a spirited ambiance with live entertainment but also supports The Beer Babes Family, with ticket options that acknowledge the noble role of designated drivers.
Wine enthusiasts can also migrate north to Cave Creek for the Sonoran Fine Art & Wine Festival, happening both Saturday and Sunday, as disclosed by Phoenix New Times. The event boasts more than 50 vendors including top Arizona wineries, and artists, coupled with a melody of live entertainment. Meanwhile, for those embracing clean eating this month, a roster of farmers markets will be sprouting up across several locations offering everything from local vegetables to artisanal food products.
As highlighted by Allsides, these farmers markets will open their stalls on Saturday and Sunday in multiple areas including Downtown Phoenix, Uptown, Old Town Scottsdale, Gilbert, Peoria, and north Phoenix. It's a concrete way for individuals to uphold New Year's resolutions focused on health and community support. The weekend strikes a balance between grand tasting events for the indulgent, and wholesome market experiences for the resolution stalwarts—proving Phoenix as a melting pot for enthusiasts of all palates and preferences.
