Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM | $85 excluding taxes & fees
Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating mezcal, tequila, bacanora, and Sonoran heritage foods, presented by Tequila Ocho and Mezcal Vago. This year’s Noche de Mezcal is a fully immersive culinary event bringing together regional agave spirits, local food traditions, and live music in one vibrant night.
Join us for a special festival brunch featuring Chef Pablo Valencia of Scratching the Plate, a Tucson City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassador whose cooking celebrates the heritage ingredients and culinary traditions of the Sonoran Desert.
Chef Valencia is known for his commitment to sustainable local sourcing and true scratch cooking, often using traditional techniques and wood fire to bring deeper connection to the food we share. His approach honors both past and present, drawing inspiration from the region’s rich food history while creating memorable meals meant to bring people together around the table.
As a City of Gastronomy Chef Ambassador, Chef Valencia represents Tucson’s globally recognized food heritage, sharing the stories of Southern Arizona’s ingredients and traditions both locally and abroad. For this special festival brunch, he will craft a menu that highlights agave and regional flavors, celebrating the spirit of the desert and the community that gathers around it.
Come hungry, take your time, and enjoy a morning of thoughtful food, conversation, and agave-inspired flavors. Raise a glass to the people, plants, and traditions that sustain life in the Sonoran Desert.
EVENT SPONSORS
Del Maguey
