We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival
Welcomes Back Joe Mantegna, Star of TV Series Criminal Minds
Plus Country Music Star Chuck Wicks Joins Celebrity Lineup
Sat. March 21, 2026, 1pm-5pm
Guest Appearances: Singer/Songwriter & Star of TV’s Yellowstone Ryan Bingham; Food & Wine Magazine ‘Sommelier of the Year’ Erik Segelbaum;
LPGA Champion Cristie Kerr; NBA All-Star Legend Tom Chambers; Virtual Seminars by Actor Woody Harrelson and Former NFL Star Drew Bledsoe
Comedy Foursome ‘Middle Aged Mayhem’ Emcees Event Ryan Bingham’s Booth Designed by Celeb Interior Designer Stacie Graves Appearances by MLB Arizona D-Backs Pitcher Archie Bradley & friends…
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Joe Mantegna, star of popular TV series Criminal Minds, returns to We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival at Scottsdale Civic Center, Sat., March 21, greeting fans and pouring his branded beverage. Mantegna will offer samples of his Señor Río Tequila. Also joining the lineup is country music singer, Chuck Wicks and his wife Kasi Rosa Wicks with their Melorosa Wines, greeting and pouring samples to fans. Mantegna and Wicks join other special guests at Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival Wine & Spirits where fans can discover rare finds and rub elbows with an array of celebrities while sipping specially curated “famed” beverages. Stand-up comedy group, Middle Aged Mayhem, joins as official emcees of the event. Ryan Bingham’s booth will be designed and curated by renowned interior designer Stacie Graves of EDIT Design House. Former MLB pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks Archie Bradley also will be in attendance mingling and sampling with fans. The engaging event also has become an industry showcase for retail buyers and restaurant and resort beverage managers to identify new products that appeal to their customers.
Tickets for this unique opportunity are available at ScottsdaleArts.org.
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Sipping & sampling co-mingles with up-close-and-personal seminars presented by Mantegna and others, such as:
- Joe Mantegna, star of TV series Criminal Minds, with his Senior Rio Tequila;
- Ryan Bingham of Yellowstone TV series fame & songwriter/performer -- with his Bingham’s Bourbon;
- Erik Segelbaum, Food & Wine Magazine Sommelier of the Year;
- Tom Chambers, Phoenix Suns NBA All-Star and TV sports host – with his Bajaribba Tequila; and
- Cristie Kerr, LPGA champion and vintner since 2013 – and her highly acclaimed Kerr Cellars
Appearing ‘virtually’ are:
- Drew Bledsoe, former NFL Quarterback with his Bledsoe Family Winery;
- Woody Harrelson, critically acclaimed actor, presenting Holistic Spirits.
A portion of event proceeds supports Scottsdale Arts, and its mission to present traditional and contemporary arts of interest to worldwide audiences.
TICKET OPTIONS. Tickets range from $85 to $105 at ScottsdaleArts.org. VIP purchases offer exclusive presentation, access to VIP lounge, early entry, an additional seminar and tastings; space is limited!
- General Admission. $85. Includes 10 samples from over 40 celebrity wine and spirits, up to three seminars with celebrity discussion and additional tastings, We-Ko-Pa Celebrity Wine & Spirits souvenir sample glass and lanyard.
- VIP. $105. All the benefits of general admission, plus early entry, access to VIP lounge and VIP exclusive seminar with celebrity discussion and additional tastings.
- Non-Drinker. $15. Includes entry to the event only. Must be 21+.
- VIP Non-Drinker. $25. Includes all the perks of VIP without drinking. Must be 21+.
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Celebrity Wines & Spirits will feature more than 40 celebrity brands, including but not limited to:
- Cincoro Tequila. Micheal Jordan. With the mission of creating the gold standard of tequila and a taste that is irresistibly smooth, rich and delicious;
- Kendall Jenner. 818 Tequila. Seven-year-old agaves from family farms in Tequila’s Los Valles region of Jalisco, sourced by skilled jimadores and aged in oak barrels, sustainably produced;
- Kylie Jenner. Sprinter (vodka soda). Premium vodka, real fruit juice, sparkling water RTD beverage with no sugar added, gluten free, in a variety of flavors;
- The Long Drink. Miles Teller, Kygo and Rickie Fowler. 70 years in the making, founded in Finland, the popular beverage is now available in the United States in a variety of flavors;
- Mark Wahlberg. Flecha Azul Tequila. Voted number one sipping tequila in the world, made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, volcanic water and yeast, no additives;
- Gin & Juice.Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. The innovative, award-winning, RTD premium gin-based cocktail inspired by the timeless song by Snoop Dogg and produced by Dr. Dre;
- Teremana Tequila. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Creating high quality, responsibly sourced tequila that brings people together;
- Jaja Tequila.The Chainsmokers. Small-batch tequila produced at Jose Cuervo Distillery and made from 100% Agave Azul. Awarded the 2023 Tequila of the Year.
About We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. Owned and operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the spectacular 166,341-square-foot We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort boasts state-of-the-art gaming, a variety of specialty fine and casual dining restaurants, and live entertainment. The attached AAA Four Diamond hotel offers 246 luxurious guestrooms and suites; 25,000 square feet of meeting space; a boutique spa; and two resort-style outdoor pools with cabanas. Located next to Fountain Hills in the tranquil Sonoran Desert, on the site of the former Fort McDowell Casino, the casino resort’s proximity to the two highly acclaimed courses at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and numerous outdoor activities at Fort McDowell Adventures make it the ideal destination for a vacation, business function or special event.
About Scottsdale Arts. Through its dynamic partnership with the city of Scottsdale, the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts creates diverse, inspired arts experiences and outreach opportunities for the community while fostering active engagement with the arts among individuals, businesses, educational institutions and government agencies. Since its founding in 1987, Scottsdale Arts has grown into a regionally and nationally significant, multidisciplinary arts organization, offering an exceptional variety of programs for both residents and visitors through Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Public Art, Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation, Canal Convergence and Civic Center LIVE.
About R Entertainment. R Entertainment is an experiential marketing, content and business development company, producing 200 show dates a year. The company celebrates 13 years managing and programming Pepsi Amphitheater; produces music and culinary events such as the 10-city Martha Stewart Wine & Food Experience; Celebrity Wine & Spirits; Great Life Festivals; PGA WM Phoenix Open; Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld; Pratt Brothers Christmas; Arizona Diamondbacks Evening on the Diamond; DiscOasis Los Angeles, among others. Corporate events include Fund Launch, Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli private events; Kentucky Derby Fillies & Lilies Party; Final Four Sponsors Ball; Super Bowl events, among others. R Entertainment also books concert and other entertainment for numerous Native American casino showrooms and provides a range of services for festivals and events. Visit R-Entertainment.com
