Get ready for the food to start flying as Dueling Chefs compete for the title of 2012 Stella Artois Iron Chef Tucson!

The competition, to be held during the Culinary Weekend taking place at Loews Ventana Canyon, will unfold just like the fast-paced television show. A surprise secret ingredient will be revealed and Ryan Clark of Lodge on the Desert will defend his title. He will face off in a serious culinary battle with another chef on Saturday, June 23rd. A panel of 3 judges will sample the dishes and determine who will be crowned the winner.

The Culinary Weekend also includes; a showcase of products and services for foodies and those who enjoy cooking and entertaining.

The Culinary Weekend will run for two days, Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 from 10a-4pm.

2012 Culinary Weekend includes:

• Displays of Kitchen Appliances
• Cooking demos at various kitchens
• Kitchen Gadgets
• Household items for cooking and the kitchen area
• Food Products & Services
• Dining and BBQ Grills
• Restaurants and Chefs that entered Iron Chef
• Beverage Products/Services
• Cookware
• Outdoor cooking
• Beverages
• Demos from Solar ovens to BBQ cooking
• Anything having to do with culinary and food…
• Saturday; The 2012 Iron Chef Tucson competition
• Sunday; Iron Chef Tucson menu sampling courtesy of both competitors on site recreating the dishes they created for the competition the night before