SAFFORD — The NatureSweet Tomatoes SalsaFest is expanding from two competitions to three this year, starting Thursday, Sept. 21.
“So Thursday night is a chelada contest — that’s a michelada, a beer-based drink — for mixologists to make. And that’s at our sponsor dinner, so if you want to go to that, give me a call and let me know and we’ll get you in there,” said Vance Bryce, executive director for the Graham County Chamber of Commerce.
Best Western Plus is the sponsor and the competition will take place at The Venue on Main. The registration fee is $15 and participants must be 21 or older. For the full list of rules and to register go to 2023 Best Western Plus SalsaFest Chelada Competition Tickets, Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite.
The SalsaFest Taste of the Trail salsa competition for restaurants will take place Friday, Sept. 22, at Firemen’s Park on the lawn of Safford City Hall. Prizes are $500 each for best red and green salsa, plus $1,000 for best overall salsa.
Registration is free, but participants must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Go to 2023 SalsaFest Taste of the Trail Restaurant Competition Tickets, Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite.
The CMI SalsaFest Challenge for amateur salsa makers gets underway Saturday, Sept. 23, at Firemen’s Park. Registration fee is $10 and prizes include $200 for the best display, $500 for people’s choice and $1,000 for the judge’s choice.
The registration fee is $10. Go to 2023 CMI SalsaFest Challenge Tickets, Sat, Sep 23, 2023 at 7:00 AM | Eventbrite for the full list of rules and to register.
In addition to the competitions, the 2023 NatureSweet Tomatoes SalsaFest Spicy 17 will feature Chihuahua races, live music, vendors, a car show and more.
