This is an excerpt from Yahoo contributor Morgan Ellis – there was too much good info to even try to condense it.
Aside from the astounding natural environment, opportunities for spiritual growth and healing and adventure tours we have some great restaurants.
During the summer months when tourism slows to a lazy crawl the local eateries open their generous hearts to encourage more local business while helping charities with a portion of the proceeds.
This summer there are several such events and here is what Morgan reports:
Dine in Sedona Restaurant Fest June 24 to August 31, 2012Various Restaurant Locations throughout Sedona, ArizonaDuring this 10 week long Summer event, both local and visiting foodies will have a wonderful opportunity to dine at various Sedona restaurants. Participating restaurants will be offering specially priced three-course appetizer, entree and dessert, Prix Fixe dinners at one of the following three dining price levels:.Classic Dining – $17.00Elegant Dining – $25.00Fine Dining – $35.00All price levels are per meal, per person and do not include beverages, tax or gratuity. While these dinners will be complete meals for a fixed price, diners will have choices within each course. For more information, including a list of participating restaurants and menus, please visit Dine in Sedona.17th Annual Sedona Taste June 24, 2012Los Abrigados Resort & Spa1160 Portal Lane, Sedona, Arizona 86336The kick-off for the Dine in Sedona Fest will be the 17th Annual Sedona Taste. This event will be held along the banks of the majestic Oak Creek at the Los Abrigados Resort & Spa on June 24, 2012 as follows:3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for VIP ticket holders4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for general admission ticket holdersThis is the signature fundraising event of the Boys and Girls Club of Sedona. Attendees of this fundraiser will have an opportunity to sample the different flavors of some of the finest Sedona and greater Verde Valley restaurants. Attendees will also be invited to taste and enjoy a nice selection of premiere wines produced by local and regional vineyards and wineries. Tickets are available for purchase online at SedonaTaste and are priced per person as follows:VIP – $100.00General Admission – $60.00Groups 10 or More Persons – $55.00Sizzlin Summer Bash July 7, 2012Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village336 State Route 179, Sedona, Arizona 86336This is a free, family-friendly outdoor event in honor and celebration of Independence Day. It will be held at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village on July 7, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food lovers will appreciate the outdoor BBQ, which will feature ribs, sliders and mini brats. Attendees will also have a chance to enter into a pie eating contest. Other scheduled activities include music, free balloon animals and face painting, and star spangled children’s crafts.
Read the full article at 2012 Summer Events Guide: 3 Unique Events in Sedona, Arizona for Residents and Visitors – Yahoo! Voices – voices.yahoo.com.
