The Scottsdale Culinary Festival is one of the oldest and most popular culinary festivals in the country.
People plan for it and some even plan around it.
We got a call from a lady in Chicago who wanted the dates of the 2003 schedule so her wedding wouldn't conflict with her attending the festival. This year marks the festival's 23rd year. It begins today and continues through Sunday. The Great Arizona Picnic, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday, is the biggest draw. Organizers say each year there is something new to satisfy the Valley's appetite for evolving epicurean tastes.