Category Archives: Arizona Food and Farm Events

Food City’s Tamale Festival Features the Best Tamale Makers!

  On Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11, Arizona’s finest tamale makers will celebrate traditional Mexican culture during Food City’s 11th annual Tamale Festival in downtown Phoenix. This culinary food festival and community fundraiser, which is free and open … Continue reading

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Gardener’s World 26th Annual Poinsettia Festival

The nursery farm atmosphere at the base of South Mountain is a special treat for the family and the best place to purchase the most unusual and long lasting poinsettias. Visit Gardener’s World’s 26th Annual Poinsettia Festival.

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9th Annual American Heritage Festival

  Arizona Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program is participating in the 9th Annual American Heritage Festival to be held November 18th, 19th and 20th at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek.  Considered the largest and most diverse educational living history … Continue reading

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Arizona Leafy Greens Week Celebrates Impact of Lettuce on State’s Economy

Gov. Jan Brewer dedicates Nov. 13-19 in honor of state’s bountiful leafy greens harvest In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed November 12-19, Arizona Leafy Greens Week.     “The continued viability of this … Continue reading

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Freaky, Fantastic Fennel

Fennel is by far one of the tastiest and most versatile vegetables we grow. But at the same time, it is one of the least understood and most overlooked vegetables by consumers who are often overwhelmed and confused by the big white bulb and large feathery fronds.

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