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11.7.2011 Its Festival Week!!! - Join us this Saturday for a great day of family fun
Make sure to check our Directions and Parking page on how to get to the Festival. Also, you can download shuttle map to find a convenient shuttle stop.
10.25.2011 Press Release - 3rd Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival Announces Culinary Arts Scholarship Competition This Saturday
Are you ready for the thrills and spills of Southern Arizona’s very own cooking competition? The Sahuarita Pecan Festival has teamed up with local chefs, Sahuarita High School’s Culinary Arts Program and the Quail Creek community for the 3rd Annual Pecan Festival Culinary Arts Scholarship Competition.
The contest, “Iron Chef: Pecan,” will be this Saturday, October 29th from 5pm – 9pm at the Quail Creek Clubhouse. Tickets are on sale now for $20 and can be purchased by contacting Elizabeth Gallagher, Sahuarita High School Culinary Arts Instructor, or at Quail Creek’s main office, the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce and Creative Edges Custom Framing.
The “Iron Chef: Pecan” competition will feature teams of Sahuarita High School Culinary Arts students paired with renowned chefs from across the Santa Cruz River Valley going head to head competing for the titles of best pecan appetizer and best pecan dessert creation. Our volunteer culinary stars include Chef Christopher Floyd of Quail Creek, Chef Rodney Timm of La Posada, Chef Tara Westin of La Posada and Chef Wendy Gauthier of Chef Chic Catering.
And the best part? The audience gets to taste and judge these exquisite creations!
The Culinary Arts Scholarship Competition will also showcase live entertainment and a complimentary wine tasting provided by One Hope Wines of Young’s Market. One Hope Wines donates 50% of all profits to various charities based on the bottle purchased.
Download our press release
10.17.2011 Press Release - Entertainment Line-Up for Sahuarita Pecan Festival Announced
Grab your dancing shoes and head on over to the Sahuarita Pecan Festival’s Desert Diamond stage! With classic rock to country sounds and everything in between, this year’s Sahuarita Pecan Festival line-up of local favorites will have you moving and grooving all day long.
Kicking off the food, fun and festivities will be the Walden Grove High School Marching Band. The Red Wolves will get your feet to tapping with classics like We Will Rock You.
Following the opening ceremony, Mariachi Cielo de Mexico will spice up the stage. This group features young and talented mariachi performers from all across Tucson.
Heating up the afternoon stage will be Sahuarita’s own Jesus Lopez and local country favorite Kevin Pakulis. Performing separately and together, Lopez and Pakulis will have you out of your chair and onto the dance floor before the end of their first songs.
Lopez, the area’s top rising musicians and son of Farmers Investment Company’s long-time employee Rocky Lopez, features blues-inspired hits with a unique blend of country and rock. Pakulis, winner of the Americana singer-songwriter award, shakes the stage with the raw energy of his edgy, guitar-driven hits like Yeah Yeah Yeah.
Headlining this year’s Festival is the Tucson Weekly 2011 TAMMIE award winner for best local cover band, 80’s & Gentlemen! This rocking group has made its name bringing audiences across Tucson back to ‘the good old days’ with timeless hits from the 70’s and 80’s. 80’s & Gentlemen will take the stage at approximately 6:00 PM.
9.30.2011 Update: 3rd Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival to Benefit Fourt Local Nonprofit Organizations
Each year, the Sahuarita Pecan Festival designates area non-profits as beneficiaries of the Festival. Sponsor and vendor participation and other activities enable the Pecan Festival to financially support the work of these local nonprofit groups. Additionally, these non-profits will be at this year’s Festival to raise awareness and needed funds for their important work in our community.
Update: Its hard to believe that Labor Day, summer (and hopefully soon, the 100 degree days) are behind us... What this means is that harvest season will soon be upon us and so will the 2011 Sahuarita Pecan Festival on November 12th!!!
A couple of quick reminders:
Sign-Up for Pecan Classic and Nut Run. The Sahuarita Pecan Festival is once again teaming up with Tagg Running Events to host the community's favorite running events. There will be 3 options: the 8.5 and 3.7 mile Pecan Classic and the 1.5 mile Nut Run. Click here for more information and to register. Also, be sure to check out our video of images from the Breeze in the Trees 5K run held in July. As you can see, a great time was had by all.
More exciting announcements on the way about sponsors and entertainment. Check out our website, our facebook page and twitter feed to keep up-to-date with all of the exciting things happening with the Sahuarita Pecan Festival.
Breeze in the Trees 5K Run a Huge Success
Congratulations to everyone that came out and competed in the Breeze in the Trees, our kickoff event for the 2011 Sahuarita Pecan Festival. It was a fantastic time, beautiful summer morning and great pancakes (thanks Green Valley Fire District.) Be sure to go to Tagg Running Events to check out the overall results and age group results. Also, check out our video slideshow of images taken by Daniel Lamont and the article about the fun in the Green Valley News. We will see everyone on November 12th for the Third Annual Pecan Classic 8.5 Mile or 3.7 Mile and The Nut Run - A Family Fun Run - 1.5 Mile. Register today!!!
Sahuarita Pecan Festival Named "Official Centennial Event"
We recently got the great news that the Sahuarita Pecan Festival has been approved as an Official Centennial Event! We’re excited to be part of this larger celebration, commemorating 100 years of statehood!
New This Year
The date for this year's Sahuarita Pecan Festival will be Saturday, November 12, 2011. We will return to a 1-day event and feature longer hours from 10 am - 8 pm with musical entertainment and dancing in the evening. We're also proud to introduce a new agricultural heritage area this year with displays and exhibits on farming and ranching. The 6 month countdown begins; hope you are as excited as we are!
Vendors and Sponsors
Vendor and sponsor materials are now posted to the site. Vendors: please make sure to get your application in early this year. The first deadline is July 29.
Make sure to check our Directions and Parking page on how to get to the Festival. Also, you can download shuttle map to find a convenient shuttle stop.
10.25.2011 Press Release - 3rd Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival Announces Culinary Arts Scholarship Competition This Saturday
Are you ready for the thrills and spills of Southern Arizona’s very own cooking competition? The Sahuarita Pecan Festival has teamed up with local chefs, Sahuarita High School’s Culinary Arts Program and the Quail Creek community for the 3rd Annual Pecan Festival Culinary Arts Scholarship Competition.
The contest, “Iron Chef: Pecan,” will be this Saturday, October 29th from 5pm – 9pm at the Quail Creek Clubhouse. Tickets are on sale now for $20 and can be purchased by contacting Elizabeth Gallagher, Sahuarita High School Culinary Arts Instructor, or at Quail Creek’s main office, the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce and Creative Edges Custom Framing.
The “Iron Chef: Pecan” competition will feature teams of Sahuarita High School Culinary Arts students paired with renowned chefs from across the Santa Cruz River Valley going head to head competing for the titles of best pecan appetizer and best pecan dessert creation. Our volunteer culinary stars include Chef Christopher Floyd of Quail Creek, Chef Rodney Timm of La Posada, Chef Tara Westin of La Posada and Chef Wendy Gauthier of Chef Chic Catering.
And the best part? The audience gets to taste and judge these exquisite creations!
The Culinary Arts Scholarship Competition will also showcase live entertainment and a complimentary wine tasting provided by One Hope Wines of Young’s Market. One Hope Wines donates 50% of all profits to various charities based on the bottle purchased.
Download our press release
10.17.2011 Press Release - Entertainment Line-Up for Sahuarita Pecan Festival Announced
Grab your dancing shoes and head on over to the Sahuarita Pecan Festival’s Desert Diamond stage! With classic rock to country sounds and everything in between, this year’s Sahuarita Pecan Festival line-up of local favorites will have you moving and grooving all day long.
Kicking off the food, fun and festivities will be the Walden Grove High School Marching Band. The Red Wolves will get your feet to tapping with classics like We Will Rock You.
Following the opening ceremony, Mariachi Cielo de Mexico will spice up the stage. This group features young and talented mariachi performers from all across Tucson.
Heating up the afternoon stage will be Sahuarita’s own Jesus Lopez and local country favorite Kevin Pakulis. Performing separately and together, Lopez and Pakulis will have you out of your chair and onto the dance floor before the end of their first songs.
Lopez, the area’s top rising musicians and son of Farmers Investment Company’s long-time employee Rocky Lopez, features blues-inspired hits with a unique blend of country and rock. Pakulis, winner of the Americana singer-songwriter award, shakes the stage with the raw energy of his edgy, guitar-driven hits like Yeah Yeah Yeah.
Headlining this year’s Festival is the Tucson Weekly 2011 TAMMIE award winner for best local cover band, 80’s & Gentlemen! This rocking group has made its name bringing audiences across Tucson back to ‘the good old days’ with timeless hits from the 70’s and 80’s. 80’s & Gentlemen will take the stage at approximately 6:00 PM.
9.30.2011 Update: 3rd Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival to Benefit Fourt Local Nonprofit Organizations
Each year, the Sahuarita Pecan Festival designates area non-profits as beneficiaries of the Festival. Sponsor and vendor participation and other activities enable the Pecan Festival to financially support the work of these local nonprofit groups. Additionally, these non-profits will be at this year’s Festival to raise awareness and needed funds for their important work in our community.
This year's non profit beneficiaries include:
- The Green Valley-Sahuarita Community Food Bank
- The Optimist Club of Green Valley/Sahuarita
- Soles4Souls
- 4-H
Update: Its hard to believe that Labor Day, summer (and hopefully soon, the 100 degree days) are behind us... What this means is that harvest season will soon be upon us and so will the 2011 Sahuarita Pecan Festival on November 12th!!!
A couple of quick reminders:
Sign-Up for Pecan Classic and Nut Run. The Sahuarita Pecan Festival is once again teaming up with Tagg Running Events to host the community's favorite running events. There will be 3 options: the 8.5 and 3.7 mile Pecan Classic and the 1.5 mile Nut Run. Click here for more information and to register. Also, be sure to check out our video of images from the Breeze in the Trees 5K run held in July. As you can see, a great time was had by all.
More exciting announcements on the way about sponsors and entertainment. Check out our website, our facebook page and twitter feed to keep up-to-date with all of the exciting things happening with the Sahuarita Pecan Festival.
Breeze in the Trees 5K Run a Huge Success
Congratulations to everyone that came out and competed in the Breeze in the Trees, our kickoff event for the 2011 Sahuarita Pecan Festival. It was a fantastic time, beautiful summer morning and great pancakes (thanks Green Valley Fire District.) Be sure to go to Tagg Running Events to check out the overall results and age group results. Also, check out our video slideshow of images taken by Daniel Lamont and the article about the fun in the Green Valley News. We will see everyone on November 12th for the Third Annual Pecan Classic 8.5 Mile or 3.7 Mile and The Nut Run - A Family Fun Run - 1.5 Mile. Register today!!!
Sahuarita Pecan Festival Named "Official Centennial Event"
We recently got the great news that the Sahuarita Pecan Festival has been approved as an Official Centennial Event! We’re excited to be part of this larger celebration, commemorating 100 years of statehood!
New This Year
The date for this year's Sahuarita Pecan Festival will be Saturday, November 12, 2011. We will return to a 1-day event and feature longer hours from 10 am - 8 pm with musical entertainment and dancing in the evening. We're also proud to introduce a new agricultural heritage area this year with displays and exhibits on farming and ranching. The 6 month countdown begins; hope you are as excited as we are!
Vendors and Sponsors
Vendor and sponsor materials are now posted to the site. Vendors: please make sure to get your application in early this year. The first deadline is July 29.
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There is still time to join these outstanding sponsors.
Download a copy of the sponsorship package today right here: 2011 Sponsorship Packet
Becoming a sponsor of the Sahuarita Pecan Festival is the perfect way to reach the growing market of young families and active adults in the Sahuarita/Green Valley region.
Festival sponsorships help the Festival’s nonprofit beneficiaries. Over the past two years, the Festival has raised over $7,500 and 2,000 pounds of food for local charities, including the Green Valley-Sahuarita Food Bank, Friends of Madera Canyon, the Green Valley-Sahuarita Optimist Club, the Sahuarita Police Explorers, Boy Scouts and Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance.
