Scottsdale Civic Center

"The Great Arizona Picnic At first glance, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival seems like it’s more about the glitz than the food, but don’t let the swank fool you. Sure, there’s the Eat, Drink and Be Pretty party where it may be more about stilettos than spices, but this is a foodie event at its core. The weeklong event includes luxurious dinners and themed cocktail parties, yes, but also the Great Arizona Picnic with 50 restaurants, chef demonstrations, live local bands and special tastings."