# Taco-Loving Celebrations The Arizona Taco Festival Pays Tribute to Mexican Gourmet By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arizona-taco-festival References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/10/08/the-arizona-taco-festival-takes-tacos-upscale/) & [aztacofestival](http://aztacofestival.com) Taco lovers from near and far will be fleeing to Scottsdale Arizona for the Arizona Taco Festival. A group of 30 competitive taco teams will be cooking their most delicious and creative [taco inspirations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-tacos) to win the coveted $7,500 prize. Competing in four categories -- beef, pork, chicken and seafood -- competitors are sure to be bringing out the best of what they've got in this world. The Arizona Taco Festival will be a mixture of decadent [Mexican gourmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacodeli-al-pastor-taco) and, of course, your choice of [tequila bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-margarita-season)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gourmet Taco Creations:** Opportunity for chefs and food entrepreneurs to innovate and create unique and gourmet taco offerings. - **Competition-based Food Festivals:** Potential for organizing and hosting competitive food festivals in different regions, showcasing various cuisines. - **Event-based Experiential Marketing:** Brands can capitalize on food festivals as a platform for immersive and engaging brand experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food industry professionals can explore new opportunities in the gourmet taco segment and cater to evolving consumer preferences. - **Event Management:** Companies specializing in event management can tap into the growing demand for competitive food festivals and experiential marketing activations. - **Alcohol and Beverage:** Alcohol and beverage brands can partner with food festivals to showcase their products and create unique tasting experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-en-nogada-taco.md) - [Taco-Celebrating Promotional Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana1.md) - [Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-cabana-street-food-fest.md) - [Festive Taco Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweepstake.md) - [Taco Taster Job Opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-trailblazer.md) - [Mexican Culinary Adventure Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-adventure-giveaway.md) - [Daily Deal Taco Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoberfest.md) - [Lightly Spiced Soft Shell Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-softshell-tacos.md) - [Taco-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-te-amo.md)