Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Held at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, this annual event included performances by 20 bands, cooking demos and challenges, wine seminars, a beer garden, and, of course, plenty of food from local eateries. New this year was the Local Lounge, which showcased local wineries, spirits and craft beer from the state of Arizona. Proceeds benefitted Scottsdale League for the Arts.