For the last 14 years, the Tucson Agave Heritage Festival has put education at the forefront of this conversation and will continue to lead for years to come because education is key to the future of agave spirits. Keep up the amazing work!
Schedule:
5-9pm - HOWARD SCOTT GENTRY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD & GALA DINNER
Honoring what is truly special and unique about our region and this festival, we are honored to present the Howard Scott Gentry Lifetime Achievement Award and Gala dinner. Considered the godfather of agave, this dinner celebrates the achievements of the industries best, brightest and most committed to the broader holistic aspect of this unique and noble plant.
Ticket: $220
6-9pm - CORONET HERITAGE DINNER
Guests will be enchanted as they enter The Coronets' magical 160 year old property where they will be greeted with a signature cocktail, passed appetizers, and a warm welcome from Chef Fleming and Proprietor Sally. The main dinner takes place under the stars, where the guests will enjoy the mezcal neat to truly experience the supreme craftsmanship from the heart of Oaxaca.
Ticket: $229
6-7:30pm - SOTOL TASTING & LECTURE
Sotol, derived from the Dasylirion genus (aka Desert Spoon), is not an agave spirit. But it neighbors agave spirits in its similar production methods. Sotol’s denomination of origin embraces three Mexican states–Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Durango–but the distillate occurs in other northern states, not least Sonora. It is sometimes called “the spirit of the desert.” In recent years, the rise of sotol in spirits markets has raised questions about its future sustainability. Join sotol activist Sandro Cánovas and Omhar Acuña of Los Cantiles 1905 for a tasting and discussion surrounding Sotol’s heritage and production.
Ticket: $40
Date: April 18-21, 2024
