Get a behind-the-scenes look at an ancient tradition of roasting agaves for food and beverage with a live demonstration of preparing the agave piñas and the roasting pit. Learn about ancient Hohokam agave cultivation methods and uses, and how agave fiber, along with many other aspects of the agave plant, has been used for cordage, shoes, and textiles. Not to mention the chance to explore Mission Garden, Tucson’s Birthplace.

7 – 9am | Mission Garden leads agave planting workshop with the collaboration of BCI and BRN

9 – 9:30am | Suzanne and Paul Fish give presentation on Hohokam agave cultivation and fiber arts in the Tucson basin

9:30 – 10:15am | Holly Houghten gives presentation on the importance of agave in Mescalero traditions

10:30 – 11:30am | Jesús García demonstrates local agave roasting, and offers tasting of roasted agave