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PINNERS CONFERENCE RETURNS TO SCOTTSDALE NOVEMBER 8 AND 9 WEST WORLD HOUSES TWO-DAY EVENT WITH MORE THAN 100 CLASSES AND 300 RETAILERS

The Pinners Conference returns to national brands. crafty guests to learn, create and con- one-day expo and all-class pass ($29 Scottsdale this fall for two days nect through a series of workshops for up to six classes); and two-day expo of crafts, workshops, shopping “Our goal is to facilitate an inspiring and opportunities that allow attendees with all-class pass ($49), including acand more. The event takes place at West experience,” says Roxanne Bennett, to customize their experience while cess to all exhibitors and shopping. For World, located at 16601 North Pima co-founder of the Pinners Conference connecting to other passionate crafters, tickets and complete package informaRoad, on Friday, November 8 and Sat- with Kendall Bennett. “We hope our experts, influencers and retailers — all tion, visit www.az.pinnersconference. urday, November 9, and features more attendees leave feeling enlightened, through one fun event. Class themes in- com. than 100 classes taught by some of the encouraged, creative and happy.” clude beauty and fashion, home and dénation’s top experts, influencers and cor, health and fitness, DIY and crafts, About Pinners: Pinners combines two creators as well as an entire shopping The Pinners Conference, which brings food arts, photography, party planning events in one — a conference with more floor representing nearly 300 local and the spirit of Pinterest to life, invites and more, with some of the nation’s top than 100 Pinterest-based classes taught experts, influencers and creators leading by experts and a show featuring 300 top sessions on popular trends. businesses in the worlds of DIY, crafts, cooking, self-improvement, photograEvent hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. phy, party planning, holiday, beauty Friday, November 8, and 9:00 a.m. to and fashion, and more. Pinners is 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9. Ad- designed to inspire, save time and effort mission tickets range from $10 (general while shopping, improve skills and creadmission with access to all exhibitors, ate lasting memories. Founded in Salt shopping and make-and-takes) to $139 Lake City in 2015, the concept quickly for a V.I.P pass, including VIP party expanded across the country, with Pinthe night before the show with amazing ners in Ontario, California; Atlanta, swag and prizes, a two-day class pass, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Minneapolis, early shop times, full access to in-show Minnesota; and Salt Lake City, Utah as VIP room with no wait times and more. well as Scottsdale, Arizona. For more: Other package options include a one- www.az.pinnersconference.com. day expo with two-class pass ($19);

ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR ITS 10-YEAR TACO-VERSARY

The 10th Annual Arizona Taco Festival spon- Choice award. All hot sauces will be curated by Vic • A solid line-up of over 50 taco vendors including sored by the City of Scottsdale is celebrat- Clinco, the owner of the largest private collection of Arizona’s top taquerias, taco food trucks, and taco tiing a decade of tacos by offering more taco hot sauces in the world. tans will bring the best of the best tacos for $3 each. amusement and milestone munchies, including more • Day of the Dead Wedding: For one lucky couple • Hot Chili Pepper eating contest: five rounds of than 50 taco teams dishing out creative $3 steak, who gets hitched on the main stage Day of the Dead peppers including the world’s hottest peppers, Caropork, seafood, veggie and even vegan tacos, as they style and then celebrates with their wedding party in lina Reaper and Trinidad Scorpion. compete for $10,000 and bragging rights in this a private cabana. • Mucho Taco Eating contests where 10 strong esteemed taco competition. • Tequila Expo: Guests will be able to sample from stomached volunteers see how many tacos they can over 100 types of tequila and other agave-based consume in a short amount of time. The festival will commence on October 12 and 13, spirits. Expo tickets are $20, hours are from 12 to 5 2019 at its new, larger WestWorld of Scottsdale p.m. Ticket info: location. The taco playground will expand and take • Technicolored Instagrammable Cooking Demo: The festival is open Saturday, October 12 and over 300 acres, featuring the fan-faves, plus a whole hosted by AZFoodie Sunday, October 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Onenew line-up of taco-tainment during the two-day • VIP Cantina: An exclusive 10th Annual Arizona day General Admission will begin at $10 per ticket festival. Taco Festival experience with private catering by in honor of the 10th anniversary for the first 2,019 Chef Michael DeMaria of M Culinary, full premium ticket buyers and increase to $15 per ticket. Military Here are a few festivities at the 10th Annual bar, ample lounge seating, games and entertainment. members will receive half off their ticket. The VIP Arizona Taco Festival: Tickets include $35 in food credit as well, to sample Cantina will offer chef curated food, private bars, • Dance, Laugh and Cheer: Attendees will enjoy live around the festival. entertainment, private bathrooms, seating for $135 music by local DJs and bands to get the party started • Lead Up Events: Leading up to the big weekend, per day. Tickets are only sold online on www.AZand keep it going throughout the weekend. Hilari- there will be boutique events to get the party started Tacofestival.com and food and beverages cost extra. ous contests will take place throughout both days on like Taco Loco Battle hosted by Chef Beau MacMil- Arizona Taco Festival is a cashless event. the main stage and playful festival commentary will lan, Margarita Wars with the Valley’s top mixoloelicit laughs while keeping guests up-to-date on the gists, Taco 101 cooking demos at Williams-Sonoma WestWorld of Scottsdale is located at 16601 N. latest in taco talent and competition. Biltmore Fashion Park, Rock the Guac, WeWork Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ. For an up-to-date lineup • Holy Hot Sauce: This expo tent will feature 100 WeFiesta a collaboration with WeWork, and Taste of 10-year anniversary festivities, restaurants, spirits hot sauces to sample, buy, and vote for the People’s Tequila seminar. and entertainment, visit www.AZTacoestival.com