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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Agave Crafted by Landscapes Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Across Mexico\, agave grows in landscapes defined by soil\, climate\, elevation\, and season. These conditions shape how the plant develops in the field\, influencing everything from sugar formation to harvest decisions\, and ultimately the flavors that appear in the glass. \nIn this seminar\, we explore terroir in practical terms. How do soil composition and elevation influence agave maturation? What role do rainfall patterns and temperature shifts play in development? And how do local growing conditions guide the choices producers make in cultivation and harvest? \nDrawing on real production experience across multiple agave-growing regions\, this conversation centers on origin: the land\, climate\, and environmental conditions that shape agave long before it becomes spirit. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how these differences reveal themselves in aroma\, texture\, and flavor. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-agave-crafted-by-landscapes-roundtable/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Depot\, 127 W. 5th St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T140000
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: The Amazing Agave at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:Heralded as the “Tree of Wonders”\, the agave has been celebrated for centuries throughout Mexico and the American Southwest\, and utilized to make over 40 products – from textiles to tequila. \nUncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert\, and discover how a prized ornamental holds the promise of a practical and sustainable crop. Join a Park Naturalist for this narrated theater presentation\, and prepare to be amazed! \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-the-amazing-agave-at-saguaro-national-park-2/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T095658
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Hijas del Maguey Film Screening + Q&A
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Tucson City of Gastronomy\, we present Las Hijas del Maguey (Daughters of Maguey) – a documentary that follows the Mujeres del Mezcal y Maguey de México\, a collective of women organizing for visibility\, fair recognition\, and a stronger future for the communities who sustain agave culture. Through their stories\, the film opens a wider view of mezcal\, not just what is in the glass\, but the labor\, land\, and power behind it. \nAfter the screening\, stay for a panel Q&A to keep the conversation going by exploring women’s leadership in agave\, the realities of rural livelihoods\, and what it takes to build an industry that is more equitable\, transparent\, and rooted in stewardship. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-hijas-del-maguey-film-screening-qa/
LOCATION:The Screening Room\, 127 E. Congress St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Conservation and Sustainability,Entrepreneurship,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T095658
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Field Notes - Tending Agave in the Living Desert
DESCRIPTION:Field Notes: Tending Agave brings together growers\, land stewards\, and producers from across the U.S. and Mexico to explore the practices\, landscapes\, and traditions that shape how agave is cultivated today. \n9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Setting Up an Agave Farm\nCommunity-led session\nModerated by Ian Beger (Castle Rock Hot Springs)\nOfelia Lichtenheld (The Agave Farm)\nEric Lichtenheld (The Agave Farm)\nGeorge Coppock (Arizona Adobe and Agave Co)\nAgave growers working in U.S. drylands share practical\, field-tested lessons from the field\, moving beyond “plant it and wait” toward strategies that support long-term performance and resilience. The conversation explores species selection\, farm layout\, and early decisions that shape successful agave systems in arid environments. \n10:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Regenerative Agriculture in Arid Landscapes\nCommunity-led session\nModerated by Salvador Peribán\nDoug Richardson (Drylands Farming)\nDeanna Moore (Agave Lab)\nKatie Herzog (Reverie Ranch)\nThis panel explores how regenerative agriculture can support climate-resilient working lands in dry and semi-arid regions. The discussion touches on soil health\, water stewardship\, crop diversity\, and practical approaches that farmers and land stewards are using to strengthen long-term resilience in working landscapes. \n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Agave Cultivation and Traditions Across Mexico\nModerated by Francisco Terrazas (Tequila Interchange Project)\nAndres Cruz (Mezcal Vago)\nDr. César Iván Ojeda Linares (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)\nAgave cultivation in Mexico is rooted in generations of knowledge\, tradition\, and regional practice. This panel explores the cultural\, social\, and agricultural perspectives that shape how agave is grown today\, highlighting diverse producer experiences across landscapes and communities. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-field-notes-tending-agave-in-the-living-desert/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Depot\, 127 W. 5th St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T093000
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Tumamoc Hill Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the slopes of Tumamoc Hill on a guided hike to learn about the natural and cultural history of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert. This tour offers insights into the ecology\, cultural history\, and desert adaptations that have shaped this unique landscape and agave farming and resilience. Enjoy stunning views while discovering how agave has played a vital role in the region’s past and present. \nJoin us at the base of Tumamoc Hill for this exceptional hike led by Robert Villa\, as he shares his passion and love for the Sonoran Desert! \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-tumamoc-hill-tour/
LOCATION:Tumamoc Hill Desert Laboratory\, 1675 W Anklam Rd.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T194500
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Sonoran Desert Cocktail Workshop with Gary Nabhan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special cocktail workshop with Gary Nabhan\, agricultural ecologist\, ethnobotanist\, and celebrated author whose work has long explored the plants\, cultures\, and foodways of the desert Southwest. A leading voice in the international Slow Food and Slow Drinks movement\, Nabhan has spent decades documenting and preserving the agricultural traditions and biodiversity of arid landscapes. \nDuring this one-hour class\, guests will explore ingredients drawn from the rich and diverse foods of the Sonoran Desert\, while discovering how tequila can highlight and enhance these distinctive regional flavors. Through conversation\, storytelling\, and hands-on tasting\, this session offers a rare opportunity to experience the intersection of ecology\, culture\, and craft cocktails. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-sonoran-desert-cocktail-workshop-with-gary-nabhan/
LOCATION:barbata\, 35 E. Toole Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Field Sciences,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T095659
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Small Batch Tasting and Bottle Sale
DESCRIPTION:New in 2026\, an opportunity to taste agave spirits that don’t often show up on a bar list. \nThis intimate evening brings together a handful of small-scale producers — the people making distelado de agave in limited runs\, with attention to place\, craft\, and tradition. \nEach producer will share the stories and practices behind their bottles: how the agave was grown or foraged\, why the batch tastes the way it does\, and what “small batch” really means in their world. \nExpect rare pours\, direct conversation\, and the chance to ask the questions that matter to enthusiasts and curious tasters alike. Come for the tasting\, stay for the conversations that make each sip a story. \nA selection of bottles will also be available for purchase through Westbound and Tap & Bottle so you can take home something truly special. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-small-batch-tasting-and-bottle-sale/
LOCATION:Bar Crisol\, 196 W. Simpson St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T095659
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Spirit of the Sierras - Bacanora Without Borders Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:  \nBacanora is born in the Sonoran sierras — and its future is increasingly binational. \nThis session begins with a focused panel born out of our community-led Field Notes series featuring producers\, exporters\, distributors\, and industry leaders examining how bacanora moves from rural production to U.S. markets. The conversation will address trade pathways\, regulatory frameworks\, distribution challenges\, and the economic realities of expanding a regional spirit across borders. \nModerated by Laura Espinoza (Asociación de Mujeres del Bacanora y Maguey de México)\nJorge Arreola (Bacanora Cola Blanca)\nMarcela Herrera Flores (GNO destilados S.A. de C. V.)\nJ. Benjamin Soto Beltrán (B8 El General Bacanora) \nThe panel transitions into a facilitated roundtable by Laura Espinoza\, inviting the public into direct dialogue around building stronger U.S.–Mexico partnerships. Together\, we will explore how growth can remain rooted in place\, support Sonoran producers\, and strengthen cross-border economic connection. \nConducted in Spanish and English\, this session is designed for meaningful binational exchange and practical next steps. \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-spirit-of-the-sierras-bacanora-without-borders-roundtable/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Depot\, 127 W. 5th St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Entrepreneurship,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T095659
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Field Notes - Resilient Desert and Food Systems + Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Field Notes: Regeneration in Bloom brings together a mix of 2026 panel proposals and festival-curated adaptations\, all centered on agave as a practical tool for regenerative agriculture in arid and semi-arid landscapes. Across the session\, we look at how agave can support soil restoration\, water-smart farming\, and long-term resilience\, grounded in ecological knowledge and place-based agricultural practice. \nJoin us for a chiltepín plant scale hosted by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and a heritage foods food truck invite for lunch! \n10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Resilient Desert Food Systems\nModerated by Dr. Jonathan Mabry (Tucson City of Gastronomy)\nCesar Lopez (Santa Cruz Farm)\nDr. Laurel Bellante (University of Arizona)\nWhat does a desert food system look like when it is built for heat\, drought\, and the long run? This conversation looks at agave through a food systems lens\, connecting its deep roots in desert food traditions with emerging approaches to climate-adapted agriculture and the role agave can play in shaping resilient food economies across the Sonoran Desert. \n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Agave for Regenerative Soil Health and Working Lands\nCommunity-led session\nModerated by Dr. César Iván Ojeda Linares (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)\nDr. Yessica Viridiana Fernandez Galicia (University of California\, Davis)\nDr. Samuel Sandoval Solis (University of California\, Davis)\nRandy Young (La Tierra del Jaguar)\nJoin us for a conversation on how agave can help restore degraded lands in dry regions\, from improving soil health to supporting resilient working landscapes. A video by Dr. Ana G. Valenzuela Zapata opens the discussion as we connect community knowledge and field practice with new ideas for using agave beyond spirits\, including fiber\, forage\, and other plant-based products. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-field-notes-resilient-desert-and-food-systems-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Depot\, 127 W. 5th St.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Conservation and Sustainability,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: The Amazing Agave at Saguaro National Park
DESCRIPTION:Heralded as the “Tree of Wonders”\, the agave has been celebrated for centuries throughout Mexico and the American Southwest\, and utilized to make over 40 products – from textiles to tequila. \nUncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert\, and discover how a prized ornamental holds the promise of a practical and sustainable crop. Join a Park Naturalist for this narrated theater presentation\, and prepare to be amazed! \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-the-amazing-agave-at-saguaro-national-park/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Field Sciences,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T095659
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122512Z
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Agave Planting at Mission Garden
DESCRIPTION:Be part of history and the future! \nJoin us at Mission Garden to plant agave in the traditional Hohokam style\, inspired by ancient plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become part of a future festival’s roasting pit. \nNo experience is needed\, and families are encouraged to join! We’ll provide all tools and gloves—just bring your enthusiasm\, long pants\, and a hat for sun protection. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-agave-planting-at-mission-garden/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W. Mission Ln.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years),Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260408T200000
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SUMMARY:Agave Heritage Festival: Spirit of Sonora at the Tucson Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Spirit of Sonora is a signature community gathering of the Agave Heritage Festival\, celebrating the living heritage of the Sonoran Desert and its agave cultures. This free\, open-air event highlights bacanora alongside a wide range of agave-based products that reflect agave’s deep integration into regional life. \nThrough tastings\, music\, presentations\, vendors\, and hands-on activities\, Spirit of Sonora invites the community to experience agave beyond spirits-connecting culture\, ecology\, and creativity in one shared space. The evening features agave tastings\, screen printing\, desert conservation leaders\, and local makers\, making it a cornerstone event of the Festival weekend. \n  \n  \nPart of the Agave Heritage Festival \nTo celebrate and sustain the cultural\, ecological\, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration\, storytelling\, and community-rooted experiences. \nWe bring together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/agave-heritage-festival-spirit-of-sonora-at-the-tucson-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Jácome Plaza\, 101 N. Stone Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts, Culture & Social Science,Expo/Festival,Field Sciences,Field Trip/Outdoor Activity,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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