PRICKLY PEAR FESTIVAL

November

Learn How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor

Come get to know the Sonoran Desert’s famous native sustainable food: the prickly pear! At this annual treasured event, experts from our Signature Program Desert Awareness Committee demonstrate harvesting, cleaning, processing, and juicing techniques—and explain all about the different parts of the fruit: the tuna, nopales, and pads.

“Life may be full of thorns, but every prickly pear has its sweet spot.”

The prickly pear has a sweet and mildly tropical flavor with hints of watermelon and pear. Its taste is often compared to a blend of strawberries and citrus fruits. The fruit’s texture is soft and juicy, making it a popular choice for salads, smoothies, desserts—and even margaritas! FREE admission to the event includes delicious samples of smoothies, salsa, bread, and more!