The My Nana's Salsa Challenge is an annual culinary event where restaurants, businesses and individuals compete to make the best salsa in their category. More than 20,000 people are expected to come and taste homemade salsas, listen to live music, enjoy margaritas, cold beers, and food. Competitors prepare more than 100 varieties of fresh salsa in either the mild or hot category. Here's the best part -- you get to taste them and vote for your favorite!

Photos from a previous Salsa Challenge.

When is the My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge?

Saturday, March 7 and Sunday March 8, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where is it?

This event used to be in Tempe, but it moved to Phoenix in 2014. Here are directions, including METRO Light Rail instructions, to Steele Indian School Park.

$5 covered parking with free shuttle service is available at 4041 N. Central, less than a half mile away.

How do I get tickets and how much are they?

Tickets are $15 at the gate. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Your admission gets you all the chips and salsa you can eat! Other food and beverages are available for purchase. VIP tickets are $55 each and include food and beverage in air-cooled tent near the main stage.

Separate registration is required for the The Too Hot To Trot 5K on Sunday morning, and it includes free early admission to the Salsa Challenge.  Breakfast, music and your choice of beer or margarita in the Runners VIP Area are also included.

Are there any single ticket discounts available?

Discounted tickets for $12 are offered online through Feb. 28.

What else should I know?

Two stages of musical entertainment that takes place throughout the day.

The Margarita Mix-Off competition takes place Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

There will be games and activities for the kids in the FunZone. There is a small charge for a daily wristband.

Funds raised benefit the Arizona Hemophilia Association, a non-profit organization that serves the individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders.

This is a rain or shine event.

What if I have more questions?
For more information, call at 602-955-3947 or visit My Nana's Salsa Challenge online.
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