Bethlehem, PA, April 6, 2023 \u2013 Holy guacamole, it\u2019s taco time! ArtsQuest announces its annual TacoFest, presented by Cazadores Tequila, on July 9, 2023 at SteelStacks. Last year\u2019s event sold out, so purchase tickets sooner than later and get ready for a fun day of tacos from around the Lehigh Valley, not one but two Chihuahua Beauty contests, a comedy gameshow and of course, Margarita Madness.<\/p>\n
Tickets for this much anticipated full day experience are now on sale at\u00a0steelstacks.org.<\/a>\u00a0General admission tickets are $5 and Margarita Madness tickets start at $39 for members and $49 for general public. Tickets for Margarita Madness also include early entry into the festival at noon. For select discounted rates and presale opportunities become an\u00a0ArtsQuest member<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Circle donor<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited to once again announce the return of TacoFest, just one of many ArtsQuest events popular with the Lehigh Valley community that has sold out year after year,\u201d Patrick\u00a0Brogan, ArtsQuest\u2019s Chief Programming Officer said. \u201cIt\u2019s a great way to spend the day, here on the SteelStacks campus and Levitt lawn. Enjoying tacos from top taco vendors across the Valley, more Chihuahuas than you\u2019ve ever seen at one time, contests and giveaways – there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy!\u201d<\/p>\n General Admission<\/strong>\u00a0begins at 1 p.m., with access to all the food, drinks and fun at the SteelStacks campus, including the comedy game show \u201cSpicy Talk,\u201d hosted by comedian Jon Lunger and featuring notable area personalities. General admission also includes access to the TacoFest Sensory-Friendly Zone, hosted by Accessible Festivals in the Blast Furnace Room.<\/p>\n The popular Chihuahua Beauty Contest is back and this year, there will be two contests at 2 and 5 p.m. Strut your pup for the chance to have your furry friend dubbed Goodest Doggo, Most Huggable, Cutest Tail Wiggle and more. (Human handler winners will also be awarded ArtsQuest tickets and merch). To register a pint-sized K-9 for a chance to showcase their magnificence,\u00a0steelstacks.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n This year, the number of participating vendors has increased significantly (more tacos!) and includes Cubano Xpress, Cousins Maine Lobster, Don Juan Mexican Grille, Fiesta Churros, Flying V, Grumpy\u2019s BBQ Roadhouse, Grubnight Food Truck, Holy Infancy, Isasuma Art, Kona Ice, Mon & Mel\u2019s Sweet Scoops, Oomie ZoOmiez, Taco Town, Take A Taco, The Angry Chourico BBQ, Uno Taqueria and 22 Peppers. ArtsQuest\u2019s Mack Truck Stop, Central Tap and Palette & Pour will also be serving food and drinks.<\/p>\n Margarita Madness<\/strong>\u00a0will begin in the\u00a0Musikfest Caf\u00e9<\/a>, presented by Yuengling,\u00a0at 1 p.m., where attendees will vote on all of the uniquely twisted cocktails featuring Cazadores Tequila. Restaurants from throughout the Lehigh Valley will compete to see who has the best margarita and try to beat last year\u2019s defending champions, Edge! Guests will receive one 1oz sample from each restaurant and the opportunity to vote for their favorite margarita. All restaurants will also have alcohol-free versions of their margarita.\u00a0There will also be a complimentary tortilla chip bar stocked with guacamole, queso, salsas, and rice and beans.<\/p>\n For more information and to purchase tickets visit\u00a0steelstacks.org.<\/a>\u00a0Please note that this is a 21+ event.<\/p>\n About ArtsQuest<\/strong> Through festivals such as its flagship event,\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>; the\u00a0Banana Factory Arts Center<\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, over 50 percent of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. ArtsQuest is a proud member of NIVA, the\u00a0National Independent Venue Association<\/a>\u00a0and NATO, the\u00a0National Association of Theatre Owners.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bethlehem, PA, April 6, 2023 \u2013 Holy guacamole, it\u2019s taco time! ArtsQuest announces its annual TacoFest, presented by Cazadores Tequila, on July 9, 2023 at SteelStacks. Last year\u2019s event sold … Continue reading Taco\u2019bout Awesome! ArtsQuest Announces Return of Annual TacoFest<\/span>
\nArtsQuest\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest\u2122 supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events.<\/p>\n
\nJennifer LoConte
\nCommunication Director
\nArtsQuest
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