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 Fire Truck Stage
Event Time: 1 PM – 6 PM
About Taco'Ritas! Celebrate with us on Saturday, May 2nd, with live Music from The Chupacabras, Shopping Vendors, DJ sets on the Flex Fire Truck Stage 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!
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!
ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS (*Free for attendees to Taco'Ritas*)
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
Flex Fire Truck with DJ Davis
DUNK TANK FOR CHARITY: Dunk Our Guests while they raise money for their Charity of Choice!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TIPS:
You can 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: TBD
CONTESTS:
Miss Taco'Ritas 2026 & Miss Tiny Taco 2026
El Sabor Supremo Award ("The Supreme Flavor" - Food Vendor Award)
Taco Eating Contest sponsored by Renewal by Andersen
2026 VENDORS! (so far – still adding more!)
Food:
Empanada Nirvana
Leo's Catering & Co.
Diablos Tacos & Tamales
Frosty Softy
Get Glazed
El Gordo's Kitchen
Queen's Vegan Cafe
Cabo Fish Taco Truck
Shopping:
Sweet Jesus Salsa
Peacock Perch Creations
Party On Your Head
Big Daddy's Munchies
Entertainment / Kids Vendors:
Kind Fairy Glitter Tattoos
April Rose Art - Face Painting
Flex LLC
Sponsor Vendors: Renewal By Andersen, Leaf Guard
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