Tucson, AZ (October 21, 2025) -- The 4th Annual DAY OF THE BREAD, a Bread Bazaar and Benefit, will take place at The Monica on Thursday, October 30th, from 6-9 pm. Set each year during The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos) holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion and enjoy food, drink and celebration, the DAY OF THE BREAD event was founded by Chef Carlotta Flores and Ray Flores Jr as both a way to honor the holiday and to give back to the community.
This year's beneficiary is the UA School Garden Workshop program, which has long been of special interest to the Flores family as it connects students in public schools with Tucson's agricultural legacy by engaging in hands-on gardening activities. The program supports and educates kids all over Tucson! School Gardens are one of the best proven methods to build community, teach children amazing life skills, and help feed families. For additional information visit: https://schoolgardens.arizona.edu
Throughout the evening, guests are invited to taste and purchase fresh-baked breads, pastries, and more from an array of local bakeries and bread shops, both big and small. Add in the best cocktails and mocktails, local chefs, live music, and arts, all in the lively, welcoming atmosphere of one of Tucson's favorite restaurants, and you've got the perfect mix of something uniquely Tucson.
Tickets begin at $100 pp ($50 goes to the School Garden Workshop) and can be purchased at https://www.exploretock.com/the-monica-tucson/event/574622/day-of-the-bread. Each ticket includes two beverages and food sampling throughout the evening.
Support for DAY OF THE BREAD is provided by the Tucson City of Gastronomy team, Shamrock Foodservice, Tucson Foodie, Downtown Tucson, and Visit Tucson.
