Terruño: Flavors of the Desert
Experience Terruño: Flavors of the Desert, a seasonal culinary series celebrating the flavors, stories, and culinary traditions of the Sonoran Desert, presented in partnership with the Tucson City of Gastronomy.
Join us this fall for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and music in the gardens. Savor expertly paired tastings from some of Tucson’s finest chefs and Arizona winemakers, enjoy a complimentary tasting plate and welcome cocktail, and take in live performances by local musicians—all inspired by the flavors and culinary traditions of the Sonoran Desert.
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 4–7 PM
Terruño is a 21+ event
Tickets
$125 Early Bird Pricing
Save $25 when you purchase by September 21 at 11:59pm. Regular admission is $150 beginning September 22.
🍽️ Featured Chefs
- David Marks — Tohono Chul Garden Bistro
- Ryan Clark — Loews Ventana Canyon
- Devon Sanner — S + P Creative
- Travis Peters — S + P Creative
- Ramon Delgado — Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort & Spa
- John Martinez — Tito & Pep
🍷 Featured Wineries
- Callaghan Vineyards — Elgin, Arizona
- Deep Sky Vineyard — Elgin, Arizona
- Twisted Union Wine Company — Elgin, Arizona
- Laramita Cellars — Willcox, Arizona
- Pillsbury Wine Company — Willcox, Arizona
- Sonoran Wines — Pearce, Arizona
🎶 Performers
- Daniel Woodruff — Overlook
- Brian Lopez — Exhibit House
- Tucson Modern Jazz — Performance Garden
- Desert Music Project — Garden Pavilion
- Gardenias — Admissions Entrance and Lomaki Patio
