Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

The founders of the Arizona Taco Festival are partnering with The Camby to throw an exciting event on National Guacamole Day, September 16, 2017, called Rock The Guac. The event will pit more than 12 of the Valley’s top chefs against each other in a friendly culinary battle while providing a festive way for guacamole fans to “rock out with their guac out.” This fiesta also marks the final countdown until the Arizona Taco Festival at Salt River Fields on October 14-15, 2017.

Tickets to Rock The Guac cost $40 and come with unlimited guacamole samples, a gourmet taco station provided by The Camby, and two drink tickets good for Casa Noble margaritas and Corona cervezas. The event will also include live lucha libre wrestling, flamenco dancing performances, and DJ. Participating chefs include:

Forest Hamrick- La Hacienda – 2016 Rock The Guac winner

Dushyant Singh- Artizen, Crafted American Kitchen & Bar at The Camby Hotel

Richard Hinojosa- CRUjiente Tacos

Aaron Pool- Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup

Alex Stratta- Match at The FOUND:RE Phoenix

Mel Mecinas- Private Chef

Aaron May- Goodwood Tavern, Malibu Burger Co.

Jennifer Russo- The Market by Jennifer’s

Fidencio Alatriste- Toro Latin Restaurant

Laura Gonzalez- Taqueria Centro

George Alatriste- The Mission

Beau MacMillan- Elements

A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a non-profit organization which heals homeless and abused children through artistic expression. All Free Arts programs, delivered by volunteers and artists, serve more than 8,200 children annually through partnerships with 45 social service child welfare agencies at 100-plus sites across Maricopa County. Learn more at www.freeartsaz.org/.

EVENT DETAILS Date & Time: Saturday, September 16, 2017, 6pm-9pm

Location: The Camby, 2401 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016

Cost:  $40 entry – online purchase only

Tickets:  www.universe.com/rocktheguac and www.aztacofestival.com