TACO'RITAS 2025

May 4, 2025

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

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Thank you to our sponsors!

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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 2nd 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

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

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Featured Events

Berglund Special Events Center

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

DEC. 6 9AM - 4PM

DEC. 7 9AM- 4PM

Grab a friend or the whole family and come start or finish up your Holiday shopping with Savvy Events 10th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show! We are the largest FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING event in Virginia! Did I mention 242 local and regional vendors will be at our event? 

Please consider bringing a NEW UNWRAPPED TOY for the Roanoke Toys for Tots toy drive and visit the Roanoke Gri-NCH and Santa! 

RAFFLE AND GIVEAWAYS BOTH DAYS! 

Please remember that the Berglund Center has a clear bag and size policy!! 

For vendor and show information please visit us at the link below! 

https://facebook.com/events/s/10th-annual-holiday-craft-vend/711368681328512/

 

BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM

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ON SALE - NOVEMBER 5TH

 

Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)

Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle

Doors Open - 6 PM, Game Start Time 7:05

Start your weekend early at Thirsty Thursday! Presented by Busch Light, enjoy select beers for just $3 while cheering on the Dawgs as they face the Fayetteville Marksmen. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!

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Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

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Show Time: 7:00 PM

Parking: $10

Experience the magic of The Nutcracker with a live orchestra!

On a cold winter night, a young girl named Clara dreams of a magical land where she meets the Nutcracker Prince. Together, they travel through a winter wonderland of sugarplum fairies, dancing snowflakes, and toy soldiers.

The Nutcracker is a timeless classic that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. It is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your family and friends.

Tickets are now on sale! Order yours today and experience the magic of The Nutcracker live!

Here are some of the magical elements that you can expect to see in our production:

·Preprofessional dancers ages 10 to 18

·A beautiful set and costumes

·A magical story that will transport you to another world

The Nutcracker is a truly magical experience that you will never forget. Order your tickets today and experience the magic for yourself!

* Ages 2 and up must have a ticket. 

** VIP Tickets sold separately.

 

VIP Experience includes a preview of the cast, stage and backstage!

*Come see how the magic happens with a personally guided tour! Catch the dancers as they prepare for performance and chat with members of the cast! Come up on the big stage and take a peek at the show preparations, go backstage and see the cast transform themselves into the many characters of the ballet, and get a few tips from the Artistic Director. Along the way, check out Clara's sleigh and find out why Mother Ginger is so tall!

Join us with your Special VIP ticket for an introduction into the MAGIC of “The Nutcracker.”*

*Limited availability at all performances

​**All participants must have a ticket for both VIP and Performance

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BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM

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ON SALE - NOVEMBER 5TH

 

Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)

Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle

Doors Open - 6 PM, Game Start Time 7:05

Stand up and Stick It to Cancer! The Dawgs face the Macon Mayhem for a powerful night benefiting the American Cancer Society. Fans are invited to paint the ice the day before, Friday, December 12, with names and messages honoring loved ones impacted by cancer. The team will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!

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Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

 

Show Start time: 7 PM

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*VIP EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE AT THE TICKETING LINK*

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND BRINGS THE MAGIC TO BERGLUND CENTER ON DECEMBER 16!

This holiday season, experience the magic of cirque like never before with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland! A thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and your favorite holiday music, this spectacular production will transport you to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment.

With breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerial performances, and an all-new production for this year, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland delivers an unforgettable holiday experience for the whole family. Feel the holiday spirit come to life with heart-pounding feats and beloved seasonal melodies.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic! Join us at Berglund Center on December 16 for a night of wonder, excitement, and holiday cheer.

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BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM

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ON SALE - NOVEMBER 5TH

 

Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)

Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle

Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05

It’s raining teddy bears! Celebrate Teddy Bear Toss Night presented by Gillespie Allstate Agencies with K92.3 FM as the Dawgs take on the Birmingham Bulls. Bring a stuffed animal to toss on the ice after the first Roanoke goal—every bear collected will be donated to local organizations and charities. The team will wear Peanuts-themed holiday jerseys, which will be auctioned off to fans. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!

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