TACO'RITAS 2025
BERGLUND CENTER
Ticket Prices: $49 (VIP), $12, $9.
Children 12 & under free admission!
Event Start time: 10:30AM (VIP ENTRY) / 12PM -5 PM
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 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 2nd year, Taco ‘Ritas has become a must-attend celebration, promising an even BIGGER celebration this year with more vendors, bigger stage, and the best news yet – BIGGER MARGARITAS! Get ready to savor the flavors, feel the fiesta, and join us in making Taco ‘Ritas 2025 an unforgettable celebration of Cinco de Mayo!
Vendors! Are you interested in selling tacos or being a vendor at Taco‘Ritas? Contact Tiffany Viette at tiffany.viette@roanokeva.gov for more information!
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:
COMING SOON!
Tickets Options:
VIP Package $49 (sales end 5/2 at 5pm)
*1 1/2 hour early access (10:30am)
*Exclusive VIP Only Area with outdoor games
*Exclusive VIP Necklace
*2 Tacos
*1 Margarita Tasting Flight
*Exclusive Margarita purchase line and exclusive to VIP Margarita flavor!
*Unlimited chips & salsa bar
- General Admission $9 - entry only
- 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*
- Children 12 & Under Free Admission
Featured Events
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*)
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Come out Friday, February 7 for Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears. Hold on to your popcorn, this could be a wild one! Gates open at 6:00 and puck drops at 7:05… We’ll see ya there!
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, February 8 is Super Hero Night sponsored by Wisler with K92.3! Join us as the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs take on the Knoxville Ice Bears. February 8 is also Scout Night; contact the Dawgs for your troop’s discounted ticket offer before the day of the game. Free family-friendly pregame activities will be held before the game in Berglund Hall courtesy of Wisler beginning at 5:00 P.M. Specialty jerseys will be worn on the ice and auctioned off after the game. Gates open at 6:00 and the puck drops at 7:05… We’ll see ya there!
BERGLUND HALL
Tickets = VIP- $100; Early Bird GA- $60/ Regular price- $75
Show Time = 5:00 PM
“Due to the inclement weather forecasted for Friday and Saturday night, we must prioritize everyone’s safety and postpone the event.
The Sheriff’s Ball will now take place on February 8, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
I sincerely hope you will join me on this new date as we come together to celebrate our great city and the incredible community we share. Your continued support means the world to me, and I look forward to seeing you there.
Thank you for all you do to make Roanoke City such a wonderful place to live, work, and serve.”
— Sheriff Antonio D. Hash
VIP tickets - $100 and that includes preferred seating, a free photo, and a complimentary drink!
Berglund Center Coliseum
Tickets: $15 Donation at Door
(You must purchase Parking and then pay for your ticket at the door)
World Vision presents the Winter Jam 2025 Tour, founded by Newsong and produced by TPR. is returning to arenas across the United States in 2025. Christian music’s biggest tour will feature performances by Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Newsong, Micah Tyler and speaker Zane Black. Winter Jam 2025 kicks off on January 10, 2025 in Columbia, SC and will hit a total of 38 cities and arenas across the country including Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Tampa, FL; Kansas City, MO; and Oklahoma City, OK.
“We are looking forward to touring with dear friends and seeing everyone out on the road,” said Skillet’s John Cooper. “Let’s rock!”
“I am thrilled to be returning to Winter Jam in 2025 and I am so honored to be sharing the stage with Skillet,” added Anne Wilson. “I can’t wait to see what all God will do through this tour.”
“After the 2024 tour I wasn’t sure how we’d top it for 2025 but this lineup that came together might be the best we’ve ever had. I really feel like we have something for everyone this year,” said Newsong’s Eddie Carswell. “I’m excited to get back out on the road and see what God will do with this tour!”
“TPR is so excited to continue our longstanding partnership with Newsong and Winter
Jam. This tour continues to be an amazing showcase of the best in Christian music, offering a little something for everyone,” said Dan Rauter, Senior Vice President, Global Touring for TPR. “We love that we can bring a powerful night of encouragement and hope to cities around the country, and keep it affordable for everyone!”
No tickets are required to attend Winter Jam and admission is only a $15 donation at the door. Arrive early for the pre-jam party with SEU Worship, The Band Table and We Are Vessel. For more information, visit jamtour.com. Fans can join Jam Nation to access free and early admission, exclusive merchandise, access artist Q&As and more, reserve your spot at jamtour.com.
BERGLUND SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER
ADMISSION & PARKING: FREE FOR ALL AGES
SHOW HOURS:
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Friday, Feb 14 - 2PM-6PM
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Saturday, Feb 15 - 10AM-6PM
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Sunday, Feb 16 - 11AM-5PM
For more information on this event, please visit Greater Roanoke — Home and Garden Shows
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!