Storms spawn lush riverbed growth

This stretch of the Rillito west of the Craycroft Road bridge looked more like farm fields than riverbed on Aug. 23.

Storms spawn lush riverbed growth

Some sandy riverbeds in the Tucson area look almost like farm fields this month - cloaked with what a Pima County official called a "bumper crop" of monsoon-spawned vegetation.

Festival variety draws crowd

Tamale eating became a laughing matter at last weekend's Southern Arizona Food, Art and Wine Festival.

Festival variety draws crowd

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Who's the hungriest of them all?

Rodger Hanft, center, wearing sunglasses, shovels in one of the 12 tamales he ate in five minutes Saturday to win the El Charro tamale-eating contest and a $500 prize at the inaugural Southern Arizona Food, Art and Wine Festival. The event continues today from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rillito…

Who's the hungriest of them all?

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Enjoy food, art and wine at Rillito Park fest

Organizers expect thousands of people to attend the inaugural Southern Arizona Food, Art and Wine Festival at Rillito Park this weekend.

Fest to feature food, family fun

The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance expects thousands to flock to Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave., to take part in the inaugural Southern Arizona Food, Art and Wine Festival.

What to do

Many events offer discounted tickets for students, seniors, military and others. Call venue for details.

Fest to feature food, family fun

The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance expects thousands to flock to Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave., to take part in the inaugural Southern Arizona Food, Art and Wine Festival.