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 PARKING & ADMISSION

MORE INFORMATION HERE

 

  • Friday, Feb 20

    2PM-6PM

  • Saturday, Feb 21

    10AM-6PM

  • Sunday, Feb 22

    11AM-5PM

Save time with everything for your home and garden under one roof. Save money with show-only discounts. Have fun with activities for the whole family and so much more

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BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM

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

Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle

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

Suit up for Super Hero Night! Sponsored by Wisler with K92.3 FM. Enjoy family-friendly pregame activities in the Bella Vista Room (4th Floor, Special Events Center) before Roanoke hits the ice in specialty jerseys against Quad City. Pregame event begins at 5:00 P.M. and is courtesy of Wisler. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!

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BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM

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SOLD OUT

  • Cost: $11 + fees
  • Session Length: 15 Minutes
  • Age Requirements: Children must be at least 2 years old to ride the bumper cars
    • Children 2 to 4 years old must ride with an adult (no additional cost)
    • Children 5 years and older can ride in their own car as long as they are able to reach and successfully operate the bumper car controls. 
  • What to Wear: The ice arena is chilly, so make sure to bring warm clothing to help make your time on the ice more enjoyable (gloves, winter hat and coat). We also recommend that you wear closed toe shoes with good traction. 
  • Click HERE for list of rules
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance to your time slot

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Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM

TICKET PRICES: $88, $68, $48;  VIP $178

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Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.  This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

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