Arizona has no shortage of amazing and beautiful places to enjoy sipping on a beverage, but imbibing local beer or wine while next to Tonto Natural Bridge sounds pretty tough to beat.
On September 26th, the annual Taste at the Bridge fundraiser returns to Tonto National Bridge State Park for an evening of food, drinks, music and most importantly, Arizona scenery, all while supporting on of the state’s most unique national landmarks.
Taste at the Bridge
Location: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park near Payson
Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Tickets: $100 per person
Guests will be able to sample wine, beer and spirits from local and regional producers while enjoying food, desserts and live music inside the park.
The evening will also include raffle prizes and a live auction.
Tickets are $100 per person, with all fees included. A table for eight can also be reserved for $800. Shuttle transportation will be available from Payson and Pine for anyone who would rather leave the driving to someone else.
A Night Supporting the Park
Taste at the Bridge is hosted by the Rim Country Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, a nonprofit organization that works to preserve and improve the park.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, helping protect the trails, wildlife and natural landscape for future visitors.
Tonto Natural Bridge is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. It stands 183 feet high over a 400 foot tunnel, making it a pretty incredible backdrop for an evening out.
Why It Is Worth the Trip
This is more than another beer and wine tasting. You get local flavors, live music and one of Arizona’s most impressive natural settings, while your ticket supports the park itself.
It is also a great excuse to escape the Valley heat, spend some time in Rim Country and turn the evening into a weekend around Payson or Pine.
Tickets and additional event information are available through the Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge website.
Purchase individual tickets or reserve a table.
If food, local drinks, Arizona scenery and supporting a state park sound like your kind of evening, Taste at the Bridge deserves a spot on the calendar.