TACO'RITAS

May 5, 2024

BERGLUND CENTER

Ticket Prices: $49 (VIP), $12, $9.

Children 12 & under free admission!
Event Start time: 12pm-5pm / VIP EARLY ENTRY AT 11 AM


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About TacoRitas! Celebrate with us on Cinco de Mayo, with live Latin music, salsa dancing, margaritas, and of course….TACOS from your favorite local Roanoke restaurants! Choose a variety of experiences, from the ultimate VIP Package to a Tastings ticket. This year, we will also feature a Zona para niños (Kids Zone) with activities centered around family fun!

As Taco ‘Ritas Festival gears up for its eagerly anticipated second year, Berglund Center is excited to welcome local vendors and attendees alike to celebrate on Cinco de Mayo weekend. 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 debut, Taco ‘Ritas has become a must-attend celebration, promising an even more extraordinary experience in its sophomore year. Get ready to savor the flavors, feel the fiesta, and join us in making Taco ‘Ritas Festival 2024 an unforgettable celebration of Cinco de Mayo!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TIPS:

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

Event Schedule:

11 AM - VIP Early Entry

12 PM - 1 PM : Live Music! Chupacabras

1 PM - 1:30 PM: Salsa Dancing & Lessons!

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Live Music! Chupacabras

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Taco Eating Contest sponsored by Tidy

3 PM - 3:30 PM: Live Salsa Dancing by Salsa Roanoke

3:30 PM - 5 PM: Live Music! Mariachi

Ticket Options:

-VIP Package $49

  • 1 hour early access (11am)
  • Exclusive VIP Only Area
  • Exclusive VIP Necklace
  • Taco ‘Ritas shot glass
  • 3 Tacos
  • 1 Margarita Tasting Wristband
  • Exclusive Margarita purchase line and exclusive to VIP Margarita flavor!
  • Unlimited chips & salsa bar

- Margarita Drink Tastings Only (up to 5 samples) $12 (available for purchase day of the event at the gate)

-General Admission $9

-Children 12 & Under Free Admission!

 

VENDOR LIST

April Rose Art (Face Painting)

Big Daddy's Munchies

Cabo Fish Taco - Roanoke  

Diablos Taco Truck 

DJ Flex Photobooth

Delicia's Gormet Ice

El Gordo’s Kitchen

Fonda Hernandez 

Empanada Nirvana Roanoke

Hangrcy Food Truck

HAV Crafts

Hello Roanoke

Leo's Catering & Co.

Local Colors

Pop Up Smoke 

Queen's Vegan Cafe (Vegan Option)

Rock&Roll Diner

Salsa Noke

Tuco's Taqueria Garaje

Yayi’s Sweets (Mexican sweets)

Policies and Procedures

Featured Events

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

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Preliminaries (Miss & Teen) • June 25-26 • 7 PM
Finals (Miss & Teen) • June 27 • New Time 5:30 PM

See the competition for more than $80,000 in scholarships! 24 young ladies ages 14-17 will compete for the title of Miss Virginia’s Teen. 30 ladies ages 18-27 will compete for the Miss Virginia crown. Both winners will represent the Commonwealth in the September, 2026, Miss America and Miss America’s Teen Competitions in West Palm Beach, Florida, September 1 – 6.

Now in its 91st year, Miss Virginia is part of Miss America, one of the largest service and scholarship organizations for young women in the world. Four Miss Virginias have been crowned Miss America and one Miss Virginia’s Teen titleholder has won the national competition in that age group.

The competition is an annual tradition in Roanoke. We hope you’ll join us for all of the glitz, glam, and exciting entertainment!

MISS VIRGINIA WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO

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About Twin Valleys Roller Derby

Southwest Virginia's Premier Roller Derby League

We are a member owned and operated non-profit organization dedicated to developing and promoting the sport of roller derby in Southwest Virginia. We strive to empower all individuals who participate to achieve a positive self-image and to increase their physical conditioning. We are dedicated to our sport and our community. 

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BERGLUND COLISEUM

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ROANOKE! All Elite Wrestling is making its return this summer with AEW Collision at the Berglund Center on Saturday, July 11th. Be a part of the action and witness the best wrestling, LIVE!

AEW Collision: Roanoke

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Berglund Center Coliseum

SOLD OUT!

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Ticket Prices: $74.50 / $74.50 / $69.50 / $59.50 / $49.50 / $39.50

Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM

Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, Billy Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. Acclaimed for his boundary-pushing musicianship and dynamic live performances, Strings’ latest studio album, Highway Prayers—produced with Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann)—debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart, becoming the first bluegrass record in 22 years to achieve the feat. The album has been widely celebrated, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising him as “the bluegrass wunderkind [who] expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.”

Following Highway Prayers, Strings released an exclusive Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP as well as Live at the Legion, a surprise collaborative album with renowned guitarist Bryan Sutton containing 20 traditional bluegrass and folk songs recorded live at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82. Since his 2017 debut, Strings has earned widespread recognition, including two Grammy Awards for Best Bluegrass Album, back-to-back Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Awards three years running, Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards. Known for his electric live shows, Strings has performed countless sold-out dates worldwide and will continue to tour through this winter, including headline dates across the U.S., U.K. and Europe.

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Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM

TICKET PRICES: (Plus Taxes and Fees) 62.75, 82.75, 102.75, 132.76

 

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One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s (CMA) Single and Song of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male. In total, Gill has won 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and 8 Academy of Country Music Awards and in 2025 was presented with the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

In 1991, Gill was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry and in 2007 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A gifted songwriter, Gill’s compositions earned him entry into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and the prestigious BMI Icon award in 2014. Throughout his career, he has released 21 albums, sold over 30 million albums, and charted 45 singles. In 2022, Gill was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. 

Always considering himself a musician above all else, Gill has over the years been a part of some iconic bands, including Pure Prairie League, The Notorious Cherry Bombs, and The Time Jumpers. In 2017, Gill was asked to join the Eagles on the road, and he continues to be a part of that historic band’s tour. 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of Gill leaving home to pursue a career in music. To honor that milestone, he signed a lifetime recording contract with his longstanding label MCA and is releasing an EP series of brand-new music every month for a year, titled 50 Years from Home.

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