Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

BERGLUND CENTER

Ticket Prices: $49 (VIP - details below), $12 (Margarita Tasting), $9 (General Admission)

General Admission $9 - entry only, Children 12 & Under Free Admission

Margarita Drink Tastings Only (up to 5 samples) $12 (available for purchase day of the event at the drink stand) *does not include Admission. Tastings only*

Live Music by Queen of Tejano and Chupacabras!
Event Start time: 10:30AM (VIP ENTRY) / 12PM -5 PM

Thank you to our sponsors!

 

About Taco'Ritas! Celebrate with us on Cinco de Mayo, with live Latin music, salsa dancing, margaritas, and of course….TACOS from your favorite local Roanoke restaurants and food trucks! Choose a variety of experiences, from the ultimate VIP Package to a Margarita Tastings ticket. This year, our Zona para Niños (Kids Zone) will return with activities centered on family fun!

Get ready for the biggest celebration yet! Taco‘Ritas Festival returns to Berglund Center for its third year, and everything’s bigger — from the margaritas to the fun! The vibrant and festive atmosphere will see even more fun this year with having the Festival at Berglund Center; allowing the festival to be indoors in the event of rain. With the success of its 2^nd year, Taco‘Ritas has become a must-attend celebration, promising an even BIGGER celebration this year with the best news yet – BIGGER MARGARITAS & MUCH MORE VENDORS! Get ready to savor the flavors, feel the fiesta, and join us in making Taco‘Ritas 2025 an unforgettable celebration of Cinco de Mayo!

VIP Package $49     (sales end 5/2 at 5pm)

*1 1/2  hour early access (10:30am)

*Exclusive VIP Only Area

*Exclusive VIP Necklace

*2 Tacos

*1 Margarita Tasting Flight

*Exclusive Margarita purchase line and exclusive to VIP Margarita flavor!

*Exclusive Premium Tequila Cash Bar

*Unlimited Chips & Salsa bar 

 

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TIPS:

• You may bring chairs (bringing chairs is encouraged) and umbrellas
• The festival is dog friendly - Dogs must be leashed.
• You may bring an unopened water into the festival

 

Event Schedule: (Subject to change)

10:30 AM - VIP Early Entry

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Gates Open / Live Music: Chupacabras

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Miss Taco'Ritas and Miss Tiny Taco Contests

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Live Music: Queen of Tejano

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM - Taco Eating Contest sponsored by Renewal by Andersen

2:45 PM - 3:10 PM - Live Salsa Dancing by Salsa Roanoke

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM - Live Music: Chupacabras

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM - Live Music: Queen of Tejano

 

CONTESTS:

• Miss Taco'Ritas 2025 & Miss Tiny Taco 2025
• El Sabor Supremo Award ("The Supreme Flavor" - Food Vendor Award)
• Taco Eating Contest sponsored by Renewal by Andersen

 

2025 VENDORS! (Subject to change)

Food

Martin's Downtown

El Gordo

Leo's Catering

Empanada Nirvana

Pink Lemonade

Diablos Tacos

Birrieria La Vaca

Fonda Hernandez

Cabo Fish Taco Truck

Dessert

The Rad Shack

Frosty Softy

Get Glazed

Hangrcy

Drinks

Berglund Center (Soft Drinks, Water, All alcohol)

The Lemonade Girls (Various Lemonades)

Frosty Softy (Bubble Teas)

Shopping

Stitch Therapy

Sweet Jesus Salsa Co.

Spice Titan

Fermented Fire Hot Sauce

Farm to Table Food Services

Peacock Perch Creations

Gormet Dips by Lister Farms

Rumpelstiltskin's LLC - Custom Jewelry

Traumatism Art

Meadows Mountain

Entertainment & Cultural Advocates

April Yopp Art - Facepainting

DJ Flex Photobooth Experience

Kind Fairy Glitter Tattoos, Coloring, & Crafts

Local Colors

Salsa Noke

Berglund Center Coliseum

Ticket Prices: $64, $164 (Premium Seat Bundle)

PREMIUM SEAT BUNDLE DESCRIPTION
Included: 1 Reserved Seat Ticket, Throw Blanket, Lithograph, and Squat Plush Doll. Items listed are subject to change. Seat location varies by venue. Merchandise must be picked up at the event before the show. No refunds or exchanges; all sales are final. If you have any questions regarding your package elements, please email storehelp@jeffdunham.com.
Parking: $10.00

Show Start time: 5:00 PM

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Having just concluded his 2022-2024 “STILL NOT CANCELED” Tour, Dunham will be returning to the stage with his signature wit and beloved cast of colorful characters. He’s sure to win over audiences acrossthecontinent in the same manner that he’s done for decades worldwide, which earned him titles such as,“Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour” for three consecutive years, “America’s Favorite Comedian” via Slate, aswell as a Guinness World Record for “Most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour.”

 

Dunham has performed live in front of over 7.7 million people across 1,500+ performances between June2007 through June 2024. He’s completed a total of nine international tours with shows in more than twentydifferent countries, including (but not limited to): Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland,Holland, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Abu Dhabi,Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, and also South Africa, where he’s the highest-selling international comedianof all time.

Beyond the stage, Dunham has also filmed 12 record-breaking comedy specials, and currently holds threeof thetop-fivehighest-rated programs on Comedy Central. Of those specials, “Minding the Monsters”(2012)and “Controlled Chaos” (2011) were the network’s most viewed specials of their respective years,while 2008’s “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special” remains Comedy Central’s highest ratedprogram of all time. His 2019 Netflix special “Beside Himself,” still ranks in the top five most watchedamong all Netflix Comedy Specials. All-in, his specials have garnered nearly 2.5 billion views across alldigital and broadcast platforms.

Dunham is also an avid car collector whose extensive agglomerate includes the “Lost In Space” chariotsfrom both the original TV series and current Netflix series; the Batmobile from 1992’s Batman Returns;and a replica from the same mold of the 1966 Batmobile from the original “Batman” TV series. BothDunham and pieces of his collection have been regular guests on “Jay Leno’s Garage”.Aside from all his achievements, Dunham and his wife, Audrey, have also created the “Jeff Dunham FamilyFund”, through which a portion of every ticket sold is given to various charities andcharitable organizationsof all persuasions.

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Policies and Procedures

We're excited to welcome the 2025 AABOA Business Expo to the Berglund Center this May!

Join us for a high-energy day of networking, cultural celebration, and business excellence — all powered by the Asian American Business Owners Association (@aaboava).

From entrepreneurs to community leaders, this event spotlights the power and innovation of Asian American small businesses.

Berglund Center
May 14, 2025

Learn more & RSVP at aaboa.net

BERGLUND HALL

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IT’S THE SWEETEST EVENT OF THE YEAR AND WE’RE TAKING IT BACK TO OUR ROOTS!

94.9 STAR COUNTRY’S DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE:

 A NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY!!!!

Brought to you by Ashley HomeStore

FRIDAY NIGHT MAY 16^TH 6PM-9PM

 

TICKETS ARE $20 (+ taxes and fees) IN ADVANCE ABOVE

 

WEAR YOUR BOOTS & BOWS AND ENJOY PARTY MUSIC FROM STAR COUNTRY’S DJ “KEVIN SCOTT” PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE COUNTRY SONGS AND PARTY FAVORITES! ASHLEY HOMESTORE PRESNTS THEIR 2025 ASHLEY LOUNGE!

LEARN HOW TO LINE DANCE LIKE THE BIG KIDS TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED LINE DANCE INSTRUCTOR SARAH COOK!

PLUS, DINNER, CONTESTS & MORE LIKE HAIR TINSEL BY THE BEAUTY SALOON

IT’S 94.9 STAR COUNTRY’S DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: A NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY BROUGHT TO YOU BY ASHLEY HOMESTORE, BERGLUND CENTER AND 94.9  STAR COUNTRY!

ELMWOOD PARK

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Tickets = $28.00 (GA), $53.00 (Weekend pass)

Show Time = 8:30 PM

LANCO is an American country music band formed in 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of Brandon Lancaster (lead vocals and guitar), Chandler Baldwin (bass), Jared Hampton (keyboard), Tripp Howell (drums), and Steve Scheller (guitar). They first gained attention with their debut single "Greatest Love Story" in 2016, which became a massive hit on the country charts, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The band's debut album, Hallelujah Nights, was released in 2018 and showcased their signature blend of country, pop, and rock influences. Their sound is defined by catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a modern twist on traditional country music.

Known for their energetic live performances and relatable songwriting, LANCO has quickly become a favorite in the country music scene. With themes of love, longing, and the ups and downs of life, the band has built a loyal fanbase. Their follow-up EP, Honky-Tonk Hippies, was released in 2020, further solidifying their reputation as a fresh, dynamic force in country music. With a unique sound that appeals to both country purists and modern listeners, LANCO continues to grow in popularity, steadily working to create music that resonates with fans across the country music spectrum.

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

Tickets = $35, $45, $55, $105

Show Time = 7:30 PM

 

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The beloved indie classic "Napoleon Dynamite" was released 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed; but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, stay in our hearts.

Appealing to the inner-teenager in each of us, the story, and more importantly the dialogue, makes “Napoleon Dynamite” one of the most quoted movies of our time.

Napoleon Dynamite makes us laugh - and laugh hard - over and over again.

This unique evening includes a full screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" followed by a lively, freewheeling, discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro).

The live show – perfect for the whole family -- is a wild and hysterical blend of Q&A, comedy improv, game show, and party, with plenty of audience participation. Come join the fun and help celebrate this wonderful movie classic! 

Please note… this event is BYOT (Bring Your Own Tots).

ELMWOOD PARK

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Tickets = $28.00 (GA), $53.00 (Weekend pass)

Show Time = 8:30 PM

lovelytheband is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2016. The band consists of Mitchy Collins (lead vocals, guitar), Sam Price (bass), and Jake Nussbaum (drums). They initially gained widespread recognition with their breakout single "broken" in 2017, which became a chart-topping hit on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The track's catchy melody and introspective lyrics resonated deeply with listeners, establishing the band as a fresh voice in the indie-pop rock scene. Their debut album, finding it hard to smile, followed in 2018, further solidifying their place in the music industry with a unique blend of infectious hooks and emotionally raw storytelling.

Known for their honesty and vulnerability in their songwriting, lovelytheband explores themes of mental health, self-identity, and personal struggles in a way that connects with a broad audience. Their music, often described as a mix of indie rock and pop with a touch of melancholy, continues to strike a chord with listeners worldwide. With a growing fan base and a distinctive sound, the band has continued to tour extensively, earning a reputation for their high-energy live shows. As they evolve and experiment with new sounds, lovelytheband remains a standout in the alternative music scene, blending pop sensibilities with deeper emotional depth.

ELMWOOD PARK

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Tickets = $18.00 (GA), $53.00 (Weekend pass)

Show Time = 8:30 PM

Since the early eighties, "1964"…The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever.

Over twenty years of researching and performing have made "1964" masters of their craft. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as THE most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute….which has earned them the distinction from Rolling Stone magazine as the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth".

"1964" recreates an early ‘60s live Beatle concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter with an accuracy that is unmatched.

 

"The resemblance was uncanny, it sent shivers down my spine. It was just like the boys. Never have I seen another group go to such detail"
Alistair Taylor, Fomer President, Apple Records

"1964" is:
Mark Benson as John Lennon
Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney
Tom Work as George Harrison
Bobby Potter as Ringo Starr