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Citrus Zestival

Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 9:14 AM MST
Published : Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 8:36 AM MST

The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department's Citrus Zestival celebrates Sahuaro Ranch Park's citrus heritage with citrus-related activities.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area, 9802 N. 59th Ave., and features citrus-themed entertainment, cooking demonstrations, a bake off, exhibits, historic home tours, activities and an opportunity to pick your own citrus from the parks grapefruit and orange trees. Admission is free.

Entries are wanted for the Citrus Zestival Bake-Off Contest. Bring a homemade citrus baked good to the event. A panel of local guest judges will evaluate the entries and first through third place will receive ribbons and recognition at the event and on the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area web site. It is free to enter, but registration is required by Wednesday, Jan. 20.

The event will also feature the debut of the Centennial Cookbook called A Taste of Glendale - 100 years in the Making," which will include recipes from Glendale's people and history.

The Glendale Ambassadors will also be providing a community breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the venue. The breakfast is $5 for adults and $3 for children.

Citrus Zestival
Jan. 30, 10am - 2pm
Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area
9802 n. 59th Ave.
Glendale, AZ
623-930-4200
glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation