Safford Spring Festival showcases Southern Arizona wine

Contributed Photo/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce: The annual Safford Spring Festival returns to the Safford City Hall Lawn on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26.

The annual Safford Spring Festival returns to the Safford City Hall Lawn on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. This vibrant weekend of celebration will bring together the best of Southern Arizona’s wine, art, and history.

This year’s festival will feature six  Arizona winemakers:

  • Copper Horse Vineyard (Portal)
  • Elgin Winery (Elgin)
  • Sonoita Vineyards (Elgin)
  • Wilhelm Family Vineyards (Elgin)
  • Twisted Union Wine Company (Elgin)
  • Strive Vineyards (Willcox)
  • Bodega Pierce Vineyard (Willcox)

In addition, the award-winning Elgin Distillery will be offering tastings of its finely crafted spirits.

Wine lovers can purchase a commemorative wine glass and 3 tasting tickets for $20 at the Graham County Chamber of Commerce tent.

DRG Technologies has partnered with Michelob Ultra and III Counties Distributing to host a beer garden for beer enthusiasts. Beer tickets will be available for $5 each.

Alcohol service hours:

  • Friday, April 25th from 5 to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 26th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Last call both nights is at 9:30 p.m.

Join us on the Safford City Hall Lawn, 717 W. Main St., Safford, for two days of tastings and small-town charm.

The Safford Spring Festival is a celebration of the culture of Southern Arizona.

For more information, go to www.grahamchamber.org/events.