Culinary festival season continues with the six-day Scottsdale Culinary Fest, which starts Tuesday. The events:
- Kickoff party: Tuesday at W Scottsdale’s Shade lounge
- Chef Tribute Dinner: Wednesday at J&G Steakhouse
- Chocolate & Wine Experience: Thursday at Talking Stick Resort’s Degree 270
- Friends of James Beard Dinner: Thursday  at Westin Kierland Resort’s Deseo
- Eat, Drink & Be Pretty Party: Friday at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
- Chef Wine Dinner: Saturday at various restaurants
- Great Arizona Picnic: Friday and Saturday at Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, which includes Cooks & Corks, Southwest Festival of Beers and Challenge to the Chefs
- Wine Country Brunch: Sunday at Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
- Best of the Fest: Sunday at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa
