Let’s Taco ‘Bout TacoFest Weekend!
By Frankie Malozi Marketing & Social Media Intern | 7/5/2022
Join us at on the SteelStacks Campus Sunday, July 10th from 1-7 p.m. for TacoFest presented by Bacardi Rum and Cazadores Tequila! Be ready to indulge in some fantastic tacos from all around the Lehigh Valley as you watch a dazzling Chihuahua Beauty Contest, compete in a ghost pepper bobbing contest, and laugh until your stomach hurts at a comedy game show!
This festival is general admission for $5 in advance, $10 day of, and $5 for ArtsQuest members! With general admission you will have access to all food, drinks and fun on the SteelStacks Campus, with access to the Tacofest Sensory-Friendly Zone, hosted by Accessible Festivals in the Fowler Blast Furnace Room!
Want to know even more details? Scroll down for more!
First Things First…
What vendors will be there?!
You don’t want to miss this incredible lineup! Our vendors for TacoFest will be…
Cubano Xpress
Don Juan Mex Grill
Fiesta Churros
The Flying V
Geakers Tacos
Holy Infancy Church
Kona Ice of Allentown
Lu Taqueria
Palette & Pour
Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Truck
Take a Taco
Taco Town
The Bayou
What vendors are participating in MARGARITA MADNESS???
The Bayou
Edge
Mixology Masters*
Molly’s Irish Grille
Palette & Pour
Stoke Pizza & Bar
Stooges
SURV
(*) = returning champions
Wow…That made me hungry just writing all of that! These vendors will have you in taco heaven!
12-3 PM
Deejay Jonathan of La Mega
Let’s get this party started! Deejay Jonathan will be sure to bring the heat that will make you wanna dance all night long!
1-3 PM
Margarita Madness
You can’t have a taco in one hand without a margarita in the other! Join us at the Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling for Margarita Madness! There is so much in store! General Admission Benefits + MORE, exclusive early access to the festival at 12 p.m., a competition to see which local restaurant has the best margarita, access to a complimentary tortilla chip bar with a variety of different dips, and a raffle where guests can win two select tickets to a Musikfest headliner on Wind Creek Steel Stage, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema passes, Hot Glass experiences and so much more!
Tickets are $54 in advance and $59 the day of the event. For ArtsQuest members tickets are $49 in advance and $54 the day of the event! Sign up now by clicking on the ticket icon below!
1:30-3:00 PM
Patrón Tequila Tasting
TEQUILA! Join us at the Wind Creek Deck at the ArtsQuest Center for our Patrón Tequila Tasting! By participating you will receive early access to the fest at 12 p.m., five different samples of Patrón Tequilas including Gran Patrón Piedra, and an extra añejo tequila that retails for $400 a bottle, access to a complimentary tortilla chip bar with a variety of dips, and an automatic entry into a raffle where guests can win two select tickets to a Musikfest headliner on Wind Creek Steel Stage, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema passes, Hot Glass experiences and so much more!
Tickets are $54 in advance and $59 the day of the event. For ArtsQuest members tickets are $49 in advance and $54 the day of the event! If you love tequila, you do not want to miss this incredible tasting! Register now by clicking on the image below!
3-3:30 PM
“Spicy Talk” Comedy Game Show
Ready for things to get a bit spicy? Give those dancing feet a break and enjoy “Spicy Talk” hosted by comedian Jon Lunger and featuring Diamond of La Mega’s morning show, Kristle LaCosse of Keystone Harley-Davidson, and the Brunch Boyz podcast duo!
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Music from Mariachi Maya Internacional
I hope you got your dancing feet recharged because this mariachi band will keep you on your toes! Take a break and dance to the wonderful sounds of the Mariachi Maya Internacional!
4:30-5:00 PM
Ghost Pepper Bobbing Contest
Now things are about to get reallllll spicy! Do you think you can take the heat? Well, find out at our Ghost pepper bobbing contest hosted by comedian and Brooklyn Hot Sauce Expo Ghost Pepper Bobbing Champion Aliya Brown! Winner gets a prize of $200! Gosh… I’m sweating just thinking about it!
5-5:30 PM
“Spicy Talk” Part: 2 Comedy Game Show
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any spicer… Join us for “Spicy Talk” Part: 2 hosted by comedian Jon Lunger and featuring Elektra Fearce St. James, Tyrone Russell of LV Faces, Sara LaPrincesa Viteri of LaPrincesa Productions!
5:30-6:30 PM
Chihuahua Beauty Contest
Did someone say… Chihuahua Beauty Contest?! Oh, yes they did! Join us for The first annual SteelStacks Chihuahua Beauty Contest! Come cheer on these gorgeous pups as they show off to the crowd! To register your fabulous pup go to https://bit.ly/3RenfW0 Submissions close Sunday at 12 p.m.!
We hope you’re excited!!
We hope that this blog got you excited for what’s to come this weekend at TacoFest! Tell your friends and family to come on our for an amazing time with delicious food, great music, and just overall a fun time! It’ll leave you taco bout it all week long! See you there!
