TACO'RITAS
BERGLUND CENTER
Ticket Prices: $49 (VIP), $12, $9.
Children 12 & under free admission!
Event Start time: 12pm-5pm / VIP EARLY ENTRY AT 11 AM
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)
Featured Events
BERGLUND SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER
This Weekend, FEBRUARY 21 - 23, 2025
Berglund Center
Hours: Fri 2p-7p, Sat 10a-7p, Sun 10a-5p
Show Admission Is Free
Save Big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands! Over 30 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts. Financing is available (with approved credit).
Berglund Center Coliseum
If you like bumper cars, come experience the thrill of driving them on ice! With the ability to spin 360 degrees, it is a safe and fun way to provide excitement and entertainment for the whole family! Slide, spin, and bump your family and send them twirling around the ice. Their controls are like playing a video game only you’re in it, and you can choose to zoom around the ice, smash into other cars in true bumper form, or simply sit and spin in circles!
Berglund Center Coliseum
Public Skate is Back! Come Join us for a open skate session. Buy tickets in advanced to avoid lines day of.
Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
(*NEW BAG POLICY AND WE ARE CASHLESS CONCESSIONS*)
BUY TICKETS SEATING CHART BUY PARKING
Drop the puck & party for Mardi Gras Night on Friday, February 28 sponsored by Virginia Transformer! Watch the action as the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Specialty jersey will be worn and auctioned off after the game. Gates open at 6:00 and the puck drops at 7:05… We’ll see ya there!
Get tickets: https://dinosauradventure.com/roanoke-va/
PURCHASE PARKING IN ADVANCE (Recommended)
PURCHASE SATURDAY PARKING PURCHASE SUNDAY PARKING
Get ready for a roaring good time, Roanoke! Dinosaur Adventure is stomping to Berglund Center from March 1 - 2!
Step back 65 million years and get up close with your favorite dinosaurs! Dig for ancient fossils, race on Jurassic scooters, mine for gemstones, bounce in the inflatable Jurassic Playground, meet baby dinosaurs, and so much more. This is one adventure you won’t want to miss!
Bring your family and experience:
LIFE-SIZE DINOSAURS that come to life with movement and roars!
FOSSIL DIGS where kids can uncover ancient fossils.
JURASSIC SCOOTERS—ride on dino-shaped scooters for extra fun!
GEMSTONE MINING to take home sparkling treasures.
BABY DINOSAUR ENCOUNTERS—pet and interact with playful dino hatchlings!
FACE PAINTING—transform into your favorite dinosaur.
GREEN SCREEN PHOTOS—choose from 3 Jurassic backgrounds to share with friends and family.
COLORING STATION—let creativity run wild with fun dinosaur-themed coloring activities!
PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND with dinosaur themed bounce houses.
Helpful Tips:
Strollers are welcome.
Don’t forget socks for the inflatables!
Don’t wear green if you plan on taking a green screen photo!
You're welcome to stay as long as you'd like, and re-entry is allowed on the same day.
Bring your camera—plenty of dino-sized photo ops await!
Concessions Available—Most venues have concession stands open for snacks and drinks.
Don't miss out – tickets are limited, so grab yours before they go extinct!
Get tickets: https://dinosauradventure.com/roanoke-va/
Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
(*NEW BAG POLICY AND WE ARE CASHLESS CONCESSIONS*)
BUY TICKETS SEATING CHART BUY PARKING
Saturday, March 1 is our Annual Wiener Dawg Race on Ice sponsored by Glo Fiber with 94.9 Star Country. Preregistration for wiener dawgs and their owners is required; contact the Dawgs office for assistance. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The Dawgs will be wearing specialty Peanuts jerseys that will be auctioned off. Gates open at 6:00 and puck drops at 7:05... We’ll see ya there!
Join us MARCH 7th, 8th & 9th 2025 at the Berglund Center for the 44th Annual MDA Car Show!
Presented by: The Roanoke Valley Charity Car Show Committee, Inc.
TICKET PRICING: (Tickets can be bought at the Berglund Center Box Office)
Adults $15.00
Kids 12 & under FREE!
Weekend Passes $25.00
Schedule:
Automotive Flea Market & Car Corral
Fri 8AM–5PM, Sat 7AM–5PM, & Sun 7AM–3PM
Indoor Car Show
Sat 8AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-5PM
Model Car Contest & Show
Sat 8AM-4PM