If the weather warm-up has you yearning for cooler temperatures, there are number of great local getaways, wine festivals, hikes and activities within driving distance of Scottsdale. Ane one such opportunity is fast approaching: the 23rd Annual Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival, taking place on Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Hosted by the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and the Town of Camp Verde, the two-day festival will be celebrating the area’s two prime tourism draws, wine and pecans, with 15 Arizona wineries in attendance, a very competitive pecan pie contest, along with a variety of pecans for wine pairing, two days of live music, a Budweiser Beer Garden, food trucks and 90+ local artisans.
Held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 17 in downtown Camp Verde (75 E Hollamon Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322), the two-day festival is FREE to attend, with wine-tasting tickets available for purchase, and also includes the following line up of live music:
Saturday, March 16th:
12 – 2 p.m.: Chris Berry/Tall Paul Epoch (Blues/Americana)
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Thunder and Lightning (Country)
5 – 7 p.m.: Billy Bonds/Austin Lynn Austin (Country)
Sunday, March 17th:
12:00 – 2 p.m.: Tommy Dukes Band (Blue)
2:30 – 4 p.m.: Garry Segal/Jeff Compton (Blues/Americana)
Fifteen of the best local wineries within the Verde Valley will be in attendance, pouring their newest releases by the glass, bottle and case. These include:
- 1764 Vineyards
- Alcantara Vineyards
- Arizona Stronghold Vineyards
- Bodega Pierce
- Cella Winery
- Cove Mesa Vineyard
- Da Vines Vineyard
- High Lonesome Vineyard
- Laramita Cellars
- Oak Creek Winery
- Omphalos Winery
- Page Springs Cellars
- Salt Mine Wine
- Southwest Wine Center
- Su Vino
Entry to the festival – for all ages – is FREE. Wine tasting tickets (for attendees 21+) are available for $20 in advance by visiting www.verdevalleywine.org or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-verde-pecan-and-wine-festival-tickets-797367757427. Tickets will also be available at the door day-of for $25/person. Both include a commemorative glass and six wine tasting tickets. Additional wine tasting tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
For more information on the 23rd Annual Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival, sponsored by Yavapai College and their Southwest Wine Center, SRP, and Larry Green Chevrolet, visit cvaz.org or verdevalleywine.org.
