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With a special focus on locally grown and roasted chiles, this year’s Grande Chile Festivals are sure to prove that Arizona holds its own when it comes to serving up the flavorful chiles that everyone craves. “A lot of farmers grow New Mexico chile varieties just because people are already familiar with them, but Arizona chiles have a lot more clout,” says Aaron Cardona of Arevalos Farm , who will be selling Arizona and New Mexico chile varieties from his Cochise County neighbors Ochoa Farm and world-renown
The Grande Chile Festival on September 21 from 9am – 3pm will be held at the Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market in Vail, which has been serving freshly roasted chiles since 2001. A true celebration of all things chile, the Festival will be abundant with different varieties of roasted chiles and chile-infused specialties from some of the best farmers and food purveyors in town. To add to the fun, the Festival will feature an all-day live music lineup of local talent like Cadillac Mountain, Southbound