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St. Patrick’s Day Dining
For the inside scoop on where to get leprechaun cupcakes and corned beef and cabbage this St. Patty’s Day, visit azfoothills.com/taste.
VegOut! Scottsdale Vegan Beer & Food Festival
Vegan food, drinks, yoga and fitness, demonstrations, chef demos, guest speakers and live music will all be at the first-annual VegOut! Scottsdale Vegan Beer & Food Festival at the Scottsdale Waterfront Park on March 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 18 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring mostly Arizona vendors. Ticket prices for the event range from $20 to $30. Kids under 12 get in free.
Irish Fountain Fest
The Town of Fountain Hills invites you and your family to the free Irish Fountain Fest. Food, fun, and music will all be a part of this family-friendly event—plus, the famous fountain will turn bright emerald green from noon to 4 p.m. (The event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) This event will feature a kid’s zone, Traditional Irish folk dancing performances, a Celtic rock band, food trucks, the Hensley Beer Garden and more.
Persian New Year at Sonata’s Restaurant
While most people are sipping green beer, Sonata’s Restaurant will be honoring the Persian New Year on March 17. Diners can enjoy an exclusive menu served buffet-style that pays homage to the Persian dining culture. Dishes include grilled chicken kabobs with tzatziki, Koobideh ground beef kabobs and more. Admission is $55 for adults, $30 for children under 10 years old, and includes buffet dinner and entertainment (DJ VS spinning tunes from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; authentic Persian belly dance performance by Myryka Nunyas from 9 to 10 p.m.; and go-go dancers from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m). VIP tickets are $110, including buffet dinner, entertainment and complimentary beer and wine from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. in an exclusive private seating area.
Estrella’s Lakeside Farmers Market
Estrella’s Lakeside Farmers Market returns to the scenic Goodyear community. The free event is open to the public and open every third Saturday of the month (through April). Shop for specialty items such as locally grown produce, fresh pastries, local artwork and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
