TACO'RITAS 2026
Berglund Center
Ticket Prices:
General Admission $10.35 - entry only, Children 12 & Under Free Admission / $12.40 – Day of Taco’Ritas
Live Music by The Chupacabras! & DJ Davis on the Flex Party Truck
Event Time: 1 PM – 6 PM
About Taco'Ritas! Celebrate with us on Saturday, May 2nd, with live Music from The Chupacabras, Shopping Vendors, Live DJ on the Flex Party Truck from DJ Davis, Salsa Dancing, Margaritas & other great beverages, and of course….TACOS from your favorite local Roanoke restaurants and food trucks! This year, our Zona para Niños (Kids Zone) will return with activities centered on family fun + a new Kids stage with kid-centered music, activities and more! New this year *Dog Oasis Area - This festival is dog friendly!*
Get ready for the biggest celebration yet – NOW ON A SATURDAY! Taco‘Ritas Festival returns to Berglund Center for its fourth year, and everything’s bigger — including the fun! Taco‘Ritas has become a must-attend celebration in Roanoke, promising an even BIGGER celebration this year with the best selection of Taco and other vendors + added Entertainment! Get ready to savor the flavors, feel the fiesta, and join us in making Taco‘Ritas 2026 an unforgettable celebration ahead of Cinco de Mayo!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TIPS:
- You can bring chairs (bringing chairs is encouraged) and umbrellas
- The festival is dog friendly - Dogs must be leashed. (Dog Oasis Area)
- You may bring an unopened water into the festival
KIDS ZONE (*FREE FACEPAINTING, GLITTER TATTOOS, INFLATABLES...AND MORE*)
Facepainting by April Rose Art - Face Painting
Glitter Tattoos by Kind Fairy Glitter Tattoos
Inflatables
Kids Stage with Music & Activities
*Children 12 and under are FREE entry to Taco'Ritas*
ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS (*All entertainment is included with your ticket!*)
LIVE MUSIC
Pure Pro Wrestling
Flex Party Truck with DJ Davis
Thank you Flex LLC for providing Entertainment for Taco'Ritas!
LED 9 Hole Mini Golf
Mechanical Bull Riding
PhotoBooth with 4 x 6 Take Home Prints
DUNK TANK FOR CHARITY
Dunk Our Guests while they raise money for their Charity of Choice!
Event Schedule: TBD
CONTESTS:
2026 VENDORS!
Food
Shopping
Sattva Ram Designs
Entertainment / Kids Vendors
April Rose Art - Face Painting
Pure Pro Wrestling - Autograph & Meet the Wrestlers!
More Vendors
Featured Events
Berglund Center Coliseum
Friday, 4/17, 7:05 P.M.
2026 SPHL President's Cup Playoffs - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Evansville Thunderbolts - Round Two: Game One. Rail Yard Dawgs postseason sponsored by Haley Toyota. Media partner is 94.9 STAR Country FM. Parking is $10 while spaces remain or use free shuttle. Event Updates: https://www.railyarddawgs.com/eventupdates
Berglund Center Coliseum
Saturday, 4/18, 7:05 P.M.
2026 SPHL President's Cup Playoffs - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Evansville Thunderbolts - Round Two: Game Two. Rail Yard Dawgs postseason sponsored by Haley Toyota. Media partner is 94.9 STAR Country FM. Parking is $10 while spaces remain or use free shuttle. Event Updates: https://www.railyarddawgs.com/eventupdates
Berglund Special Events Center
Saturday, April 18, 2026- 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, April 19, 2026- 10 AM – 5 PM
COSPLAY POLICIES
Screamiverse Expo is a horror, sci-fi, and arts convention taking place at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, VA on April 18-19 2026. We will feature vendors, special guests, panels, film fest, tattooing & piercing, and more!
FEATURED CLASSES
*SOLD OUT* Behind The Yellow Tape- Presented by Crime Scene Investigator Rebekah Hollingsworth
This is a "FREE ADD ON TICKET". A ticket for admission to Screamiverse Expo is still required.
Class Location- Berglund Hall, Parlor B (Ross Room)
Saturday, April 18, 2026: 4:00-4:45 PM
Title: Behind the Yellow Tape
*SOLD OUT*
Think horror movies are scary? Try investigating one in real life. Join veteran Crime Scene Investigator Rebekah Hollingsworth as she takes horror off the screen and into reality. In this up-close look at her work, you’ll walk through an actual crime scene and explore the gruesome, shocking, and sometimes bizarre details that CSI teams face every day. If you love horror, true crime, or just want to know what really happens when the scene is sealed off and the gloves go on—this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
Due to the graphic nature of this event, it will be held in Parlor B in Berglund Hall. Only 48 tickets will be available for this event, so be sure to get them while you can! This is an "ADD ON TICKET", a ticket for admission to Screamiverse Expo is still required.
Dead Men Do Tell Tales- Presented by Crime Scene Investigator Rebekah Hollingsworth
This is a "FREE ADD ON TICKET". A ticket for admission to Screamiverse Expo is still required.
Class Location- Berglund Hall, Parlor B (Ross Room)
Saturday, April 19, 2026: 11:00-12:00 PM
Title: Dead Men Do Tell Tales
Step beyond the jump-scare and into the real world of Death Investigation. Join Crime Scene Investigator Rebekah Hollingsworth as she guides you through what really happens when a life ends unexpectedly; you’ll discover how investigators read a scene, interpret the body, and separate fact from Hollywood fiction. We’ll break down common myths, surprising truths, and the small details that speak louder than any ghost story. Whether you’re a writer, a horror fan, or just fascinated by the macabre side of science, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the stories the dead can tell, if you know how to listen.
Due to the graphic nature of this event, it will be held in Parlor B in Berglund Hall. Only 48 tickets will be available for this event, so be sure to get them while you can! This is an "ADD ON TICKET", a ticket for admission to Screamiverse Expo is still required.
*Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult for this event*
Berglund Center Coliseum
Saturday, 4/25, 7:05 P.M.
2026 SPHL President's Cup Playoffs - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Evansville Thunderbolts - Round Two: Game Five. This game will only played if series is not decided; refunds will be generated automatically if Game Five is not played. Rail Yard Dawgs postseason sponsored by Haley Toyota. Media partner is 94.9 STAR Country FM. Parking is $10 while spaces remain or use free shuttle. Event Updates: https://www.railyarddawgs.com/eventupdates