Salsa Festival.

Spring is just around the corner and plans are underway for the fourth annual Maricopa Salsa Festival to heat-up the season. The event will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m.

This community event is free and is sponsored by 85239.com, a local media website. It will include an array of activities, including Vendor Village where over 90 businesses and organizations will provide information to the attendees.

In addition, plans include the salsa, guacamole and bean dip competition, live music, a beer and margarita garden, free tortilla chips, kids zone, junior salsa bar and salsa lessons for everyone.

"If you think you have the best salsa, guacamole or bean dip recipe, join the competition," said Marty McDonald, director of Maricopa Parks, Recreation and Library Department. "Whether its Pico de Gallo or mango salsa, we look forward to your entry. Come, participate and have lots of fun."

The competition will award $1,000 for the best overall salsa and $500 each for best mild salsa, hot salsa, and unusual salsa. In addition, $300 each will be awarded to the best guacamole and bean dip entries.

For more information, contact Maricopa's Parks, Recreation and Library Department at 520/568-9098 or visit maricopasalsafestival.com.

Sponsorship packages still available.

• Reach over 7,000 people in one day.
• Packages available from $300 to $2000
• Last year’s event had more than 6,000 attendees, and we are expecting the turnout to top 7,000 this year
• We offer a focused environment to market your company, and, we are increasing signage throughout the event so more residents will be exposed to your company
• Download the sponsorship form
  

Vendor space is sold out! Thank you for your support.