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SUMMARY:Norfolk Taco Festival – 8th Annual
DESCRIPTION:\n\nSaturday, July 11-Sunday, July 12  •  2 PM-8 PM\n\n\nWaterside District\nTicket Prices: From $7.99\n\n\nTaco Heaven returns to the Waterside District on July 11th & 12th, 2026! Get ready for the biggest taco festival in Virginia history!\nThe Norfolk Taco Festival is taking over the entire Waterside District on July 11th & 12th, 2026! This iconic waterfront entertainment complex will be transformed into a full-scale taco paradise—featuring massive outdoor activations along the Elizabeth River, multiple indoor venues, bars, and high-energy spaces built for the ultimate festival takeover.\nThis will be the BIGGEST Taco Festival in Virginia! Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with an incredible variety of tacos, margaritas, games, and taco-themed fun, plus live bands across multiple stages, authentic Mariachi music, and more. Come hungry and experience the Norfolk Taco Festival!\n \n🌮 GET READY FOR…\n– 30+ taco & food vendors (over 100 styles of tacos & related foods)\n– Multiple margarita bars\n– Giant nacho station\n– Lucha Libre wrestling\n– Kids piñata smashing\n– Live bands, DJs & performances (multiple areas)\n– Tequila flight expo\n– Authentic Mariachi & folkloric performers\n– Full access to Waterside District (indoor & outdoor takeover)\n– Hot chili pepper & taco eating contests\n– Live music on the waterfront outdoor stage\n– Giant general vendor market\n– Mechanical bull riding\n* Carnival games, activities & fun for all ages\n* FREE Kids Fun Zone (face painters, bounce houses, balloon twisters)\n* And much more!\n \n🎟️ TICKET DETAILS\nGENERAL ADMISSION (2PM-8PM)\n– 2PM Entry\n– Live cover bands, Mariachi, Lucha Libre wrestling show & more\n– Kids 10 & under FREE\n– Free Kids Fun Zone & so much more\n \nVIP ADMISSION (12PM-8PM)\n– 2-hour express early entry (12PM–2PM)\n– 5 taco vouchers\n– Unlimited free nacho bar (12PM–2PM)\n– 4 drink vouchers\n– Exclusive VIP area\n– Private bar & restrooms\n– 25% off official merchandise\n– Commemorative VIP gift bag, custom shot glass, giveaways & unlimited bragging rights\n \n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 KIDS & UNDER 21 ADMISSION\n– Kids 10 & under are FREE (no ticket required)\n– Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian\n \n🍹 DRINKS, DRINKS, DRINKS!\nRivers of margaritas and ice-cold beers will be flowing from full-service bars, beer tubs, and drink stations throughout the festival along with these EXCLUSIVE for Taco Festival…\n– Tequila flight expo\n– Frozen & soft-serve margaritas\n– Dirty soda mocktail bar (non-alcoholic options)\n– Traditional margarita bars\n \n🎫 TICKET VOUCHER SYSTEM & BEVERAGES\nAll food vendors operate on a voucher system. Purchase taco vouchers ($4 each, sold in sheets of 5 for $20) and redeem them for tacos, elotes, nachos, and more.\nAlcohol and beverages are available for purchase via cash or credit. ATMs will be on-site, but cash is recommended for faster transactions.\n \n🎡 KIDS FUN ZONE\nEnjoy free activities for the whole family, including face painters, bounce houses, piñata smashing contests, carnival games, and more\n \n🌶️ EATING CONTESTS\nCompete in taco and hot chili pepper eating contests for prizes and bragging rights. Sign-ups coming soon!\n \n🤝 SPONSORS / VENDORS / FOOD TRUCKS / RESTAURANTS\nInterested in participating? Join the taco party. Visit TacoFestival.com to apply.\n \n🚗 PARKING\nPublic transportation, rideshare services, and alternative transportation are strongly recommended. Parking in the area will be limited due to downtown and waterfront activity.\n \n⚠️ REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY\nAll ticket sales are final. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of postponement, all tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. Ticket prices are subject to change at any time.\n\n
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/norfolk-taco-festival-8th-annual-tickets-1988118706570?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#location
ORGANIZER;CN=A Taste of Your Town:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Festivals
LOCATION:333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States
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