History Dinners

Held at the beautiful and historic St. Paul’s Cultural Center, City Historian Tina Clark and lifelong resident Cathy Reeves host the dinners which celebrate the best of local dishes and fresh farm produce, with Mexican flair. Tina and Cathy share stories, photos, music and more from Yuma’s yesteryear, covering a different aspect of Yuma’s past during each dinner.

Visit Yuma will be complying with CDC and Arizona Department of Health Service guidelines as it relates to social distancing and safety measures. Depending on the guidelines at the time of the event, you may be required to wear a mask for portions of the event.

In order for us to best seat you and your party together, you will be required, during the check-out process, to let us know how many individuals total will be seated with you and the last name of all the individuals in your party, even those with tickets purchased by someone else. Please have that information ready before proceeding to check-out.

Tickets: https://www.universe.com/explore?ll=32.68%252c-114.5&loc=yuma&categories=food-drink&time=&price=&query=%2520history

Photo Courtesy of Visit Yuma

Holiday Wine & Dine

Enjoy the splendor of the holiday season with the SHOPS Gainey Village on Thursday, December 3rd from 4:00pm-7:00pm during their fifth annual Holiday Wine and Dine Christmas event! Guests will have plenty of space to social distance while enjoying live music by the Volcano Steel Drum Duo, Electric Violinist, Natasha, The Sahanas Brothers Guitar Duo and Miguel de Maria on Spanish Guitar throughout the expansive shopping center. To put guests in the spirit, festive horse and carriage rides by Scottsdale Horse and Carriage will be available in addition to festive baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. For those 21 years and older, complimentary wine tastings will be available at selected restaurants. The event is free to attend.

Photo courtesy of The Shops Gainey Village

Seasonal Charcuterie Teach & Taste

This festive, socially distanced demonstration at Schmooze showcases how to put together an artfully presented and totally tasty charcuterie board for intimate holiday gatherings at home this season. Upon arrival, attendees will receive their own pre-packaged charcuterie kit including three cheeses such as Brie, English cheddar and Gorgonzola; two meats like prosciutto and soppressata; along with olives, crostini, nuts, fruit like red and green grapes and strawberries, and raspberry preserves.

Once seated at their table, guests will build their own board as Chef Tony Hamati demonstrates preparation and presentation tips. Patrons can purchase additional pre-packaged charcuterie kits to take home or give as gifts. Registrants must select their total party count upon registration. Parties will be seated together and spaced at least six feet apart from other guests.

Buy Tickets: https://scottsdazzle.com/event/seasonal-charcuterie-teach-taste/

Photo courtesy of Scottsdazzle

Arizona Fried Chicken & Wings Festival

Are you ready to wing it at the Arizona Fried Chicken and Wings Festival?

A festival on fried chicken and wings was bound to happen! Fried chicken and wings embody the perfect food to share with friends and family. Come and share a wide variety of fried chicken and wing creations at The Pressroom on Saturday, January 30th from 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

Fried chicken is enjoyed throughout the world and every culture has their own twist on it. Guests will enjoy an abundance of flavorful, fusion, and diverse fried chicken and wing options from over 10 local food vendors at this global inspired food festival. You can also find boba drinks, desserts, and beer/cocktails. Shop from a curated artist marketplace such as anime stickers and play a variety of lawn, board and video games.

Buy Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/azfriedchicken/341574/r/festival

Photo Courtesy of festival.