Margaritas are one of the most refreshing beverages known to man – that much, we can all agree on. This June, you can sample over a dozen different flavors at the Scottsdale Margarita Fest! It’s one of the best food festivals in Arizona, and the perfect way to celebrate the start of summer. Let’s explore this fun margarita festival in Arizona.

With three bars, a lounge, and a dance floor, Wasted Grain is an obvious choice for hosting the annual Scottsdale Margarita Fest - tastings included! It takes place on May 25, 2024.
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Celebrating the season of spring, the festival always draws a big crowd, and it's easy to understand why. What's more refreshing than an ice-cold margarita on a hot Arizona day?
Festival or not, Wasted Grain is always buzzing with activity.
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Local and national bands play on several concert stages, and fun activities like trivia and lip-sync battles promise a fun time for all.
The club offers both indoor and outdoor seating, the latter on a 3,000-square-foot, open-air patio.
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Dogs are welcome outside, and oversized yard games like cornhole bring out your inner child (even if you're holding an adult beverage in one hand and playing with the other).

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As for the margaritas, the festival is a tasting event with over a dozen different kinds available.
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While all margaritas feature a base of tequila, triple sec, and lime, flavored syrups and other add-ins allow for endless variety.
Wasted Grain is also a restaurant with a delicious menu boasting everything from juicy burgers to pizza to pub grub-like wings and soft pretzels.
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Our personal recommendation is the tacos. After all, tacos and margaritas go together like peanut butter and jelly, and your taste buds will go wild for the classic combination.
Address: 7295 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
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Have you ever attended the Scottsdale Margarita Fest? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Tell us in the comments. While you’re in Scottsdale, check out more food festivals in Arizona that you’ll want to take a bite out of:

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The most unique festivals in Arizona include:

  • Roasted Chile Festival in Tucson. Nothing says Arizona, and especially Tucson, like roasted chiles, and you find the best here.
  • Vigilante Days in Tombstone. Tombstone is famous for Old West history and culture and it is celebrated in style at this festival.
  • Dillinger Days in Tucson. This festival celebrates the gangster culture of the 1920s and 1930s and people get dressed to the nines for it.
  • Street Eats in Scottsdale. This is one of the largest food truck gatherings in the nation and you’ll find so much amazing food here.

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What are the best small-town festivals in Arizona?

The best small-town festivals in Arizona include:

  • Camp Verde Corn Fest. For over 25 years, locals have come to this festival to get fresh sweet corn and enjoy a sense of community.
  • Prickly Pear Festival. The fruits of the prickly pear cactus are used to make jam, candy, and other confections and this festival has it all.
  • Pine-Strawberry Festival. The two tiny towns of Pine and Strawberry are right next to each other and share this festival with all kinds of strawberry-laden treats.
  • Salsafest. Held in Safford, this is where Arizonans gather to see who makes the best salsa while enjoying chihuahua races, car shows, and live music.

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What are the best ethnic festivals in Arizona?

The best ethnic festivals in Arizona include:

  • Dia de los Muertos. Arizonans love to celebrate this Mexican Day of the Dead festival and one of the best is held in Mesa each year.
  • Navajo Nation Fair. Get to know Navajo culture at this festival in Window Rock where there is food, rodeos, traditional dances, and much more.
  • Matsuri Festival. Every year in Phoenix, locals gather to celebrate Japanese culture with food, art, bonsai trees, and various performances.
  • Tucson Greek Festival. Every September, locals get together and enjoy delicious Greek food, dancing, and music.

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