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 CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
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Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
SHOWTIME: 7:00 PM
Suggested 16 +
*Yondr Fan Advisory
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.
Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their belongings at all times and can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the event space.
Anyone seen using a non-permitted device during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. Guests are encouraged to bring a credit card for purchases inside the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.
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