🌮 Know Before You Go: Taco'Ritas 2025 on Sunday, May 4th!

TacoRitas Festival

Berglund Center Coliseum

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

DOORS OPEN AT 12:00 PM

10:30 AM for VIP Guests

IMPORTANT SHOW INFORMATION BELOW:

Parking Info:

On site parking is free for Taco'Ritas 2025.

Please click HERE for additional information regarding parking.

Clear Bag Policy:

Berglund Center has instituted a clear bag policy. Please click

HERE for information on bags that are allowed in our venues.

Firearms Policy:
In accordance with the Code of the City of Roanoke it is the law that open and concealed carry of firearms are prohibited on property owned, leased or controlled by the City of Roanoke, unless held by law enforcement, authorized security, or military personnel authorized to carry firearms in accordance with their duties.

MORE INFORMATION ON POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

MORE KBYG 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:

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

*Subject to change*

CONTESTS:

👑 Miss Taco'Ritas 2025 & Miss Tiny Taco 2025

Think you’ve got the salsa to be crowned Miss Taco'Ritas 2025? We’re on the hunt for the most festive, most fabulously dressed taco lover in town!

Bring the glam, the glitter, and the guac — whether you’re rocking a taco tiara, a mariachi masterpiece, or full-on fiesta fashion, show up and show OUT!

Winner takes home bragging rights, a beautiful tiara, and a $50 Berglund Center Gift Card

🌮 Taco Eating Contest sponsored by Renewal by Andersen

(Sign up for these contests at the Berglund Center Merchandise Tent!)

🔥 El Sabor Supremo Award ("The Supreme Flavor" - Food Vendor Award)

Vote through QR code on day of Taco'Ritas!

2025 TACO'RITAS VENDORS

Food

Martin's Downtown

El Gordo

Leo's Catering

Empanada Nirvana

Pink Lemonade

Diablos Tacos

Birrieria La Vaca

Fonda Hernandez

Cabo Fish Taco Truck

Lazy Bulldog

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

Big Daddy's Munchies

Entertainment & Cultural Advocates

April Yopp Art - Facepainting

DJ Flex Photobooth Experience

Kind Fairy Glitter Tattoos, Coloring, & Crafts

Local Colors

Salsa Noke