The festival presents several possibilities for learning, tasting and exploring the centuries-old culture of the agave.
TUCSON, Ariz. — If you're headed to this weekend's Agave Heritage Festival, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has made it official: This is"America's City of the Century Plant."A city proclamation describes the"significance of agaves, or 'century plants' as they are known to Tucsonans." Mayor Romero said further:
The Agave Festival is both a celebration of the agave and an acknowledgment of Tucson's rich cultural history and the traditions that unite the people of the Southwest. Over 20 events are slated throughout the entire weekend. La Luna Presents: Agave Roasting Pit Opening and ExpoSome activities offer free admission, while others require tickets. Tickets can be purchased at agaveheritagefestival.com.
The Agave Heritage Dinner is a five course meal featuring regional ingredients. Explore the menu at the festival's website.Bivian Contreras is a real-time editor for KGUN 9. Bivian graduated from the University of Arizona School of Journalism with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Broadcast and is currently pursuing a degree in Broadcast Operational Meteorology at Mississippi State University.
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