Amore Soiree presents Tulum Meets the Desert: An Afrobeat Soirée in Scottdale. The team behind the Salt & Lime Fiesta recently announced the upcoming Amore Soiree festival — Tulum Meets the Desert: Nov. 9 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center. Attendees will indulge in exclusive tequila tastings while immersing themselves in the electrifying sounds of Afrobeat House music by Shimza, OVEOUS and Pasta Rada.

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Tequila tasting and tapas

An exclusive tequila-tasting area will give guests a unique opportunity to learn about tequila and sample some of the best varieties available. Beer, seltzers and mixed cocktails will also be provided at the event in a beer garden. Food vendors like Santo and Los Olivos will offer tacos, tapas and other delicious food at the event.

“We’re thrilled to bring Tulum to the Valley and feature over 70 tequila brands for guests to try,” said event organizer Ramiro Bojorquez. “The upscale experience will highlight everything the gorgeous resort town has to offer.”

There will be a main stage for the music artists to recreate Tulum’s vibrant atmosphere and play electropop music. Festival attendees can browse through the merchant vendor area where companies will sell custom hats, candles and other items at the event.

Amore Soiree festival details

V.I.P. tickets are $99 and include eight tequila tastings and five food tickets. The Amore Club package is $199, and guests can enjoy all the V.I.P. perks along with access to the lounge area around the DJ booth, an all-you-can-eat buffet, an exclusive cocktail menu and four pre-paid drinks.

The event organizer is also offering a $49 phoneless ticket package where guests will check in their phones upon entry to fully immerse themselves into the getaway experience. If attendees need to use their phones, there will be a designated phone area at the venue.

Digital disposable cameras will be available upon request to capture memories at the festival. This event is for ages 21 and older.

Supporting local youth sports

As part of the Salt & Lime’s commitment to the community, a portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to Laveen Youth Sports, a comprehensive youth sports program that provides before and after-school sports activities to children in the Laveen Elementary School District.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit amoresoiree.com.