{"id":131135,"date":"2024-05-28T19:02:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T23:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131135"},"modified":"2024-05-28T19:02:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T23:02:08","slug":"its-taco-tuesday-lets-tacobout-the-return-of-artsquests-annual-tacofest-at-steelstacks-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=131135","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Taco Tuesday. Let\u2019s Taco\u2019bout the Return of ArtsQuest\u2019s Annual TacoFest at SteelStacks!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bethlehem, PA,\u00a0 – ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is excited to announce the return of TacoFest, in partnership with ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages and Kistler O\u2019Brien Fire Protection, taking place on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 1 to 7 p.m., at the ArtsQuest campus at SteelStacks.<\/p>\n

Get your Premium Access tickets now at\u00a0steelstacks.org<\/a>\u00a0for $15 (price increases to $20 starting May 28). Premium Access tickets allow early access to the event starting at noon (which means more tacos) and a 6-ounce bottle of TacoFest-branded Habanero hot sauce. It\u2019s a day filled with tacos from throughout the Lehigh Valley, music, game shows, Margarita Madness, the Chihuahua Beauty Contest, fantastic food and drinks from a ton of vendors including our partner, Levy Restaurants at Mack Truck, Central Tap and Palette & Pour.<\/p>\n

“TacoFest is such a fantastic event,\u201d said Ryan Hill, Sr. Director of Programming. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot of fun to plan and even more so to see everyone enjoying delicious food from a fantastic selection of vendors along with the games and contests taking place throughout the afternoon. It\u2019ll be a perfect way to kick off summer in the Lehigh Valley!\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, you can participate in the annual\u00a0Margarita Madness\u00a0<\/strong>and find out which Lehigh Valley restaurant is voted \u2018Best Margarita.\u2019 Margarita Madness kicks off at 1 p.m. but you\u2019ll enjoy early access to TacoFest at noon. Tickets for Margarita Madness start at $44 to $49 and the event takes place in the Musikfest Caf\u00e9. Each attendee will receive a 1oz. sample from each restaurant and get to vote for their favorite. Alcohol-free versions of margaritas will also be available from each participating restaurant. A complimentary tortilla chip bar with everything from guacamole, queso salsas to rice and beans will also be available.<\/p>\n

Ay Chihuahua!\u00a0The Chihuahua Beauty Contest\u00a0<\/strong>is back! Held next to the Levitt Pavilion Stage, this feisty event will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are priced at $10 ($15 day of show). ArtsQuest Member tickets are $8.50 ($13.50 day of show). Strut your pup for the chance to have your dog win in one of the following categories: Gooddest Doggo, Most Huggable, Cutest Tail Wiggle and more. For each dog that wins, their owners will be awarded ArtsQuest tickets and merch! All Chihuahuas, mixes, Chihuahuas at heart and 25 lbs. or under are encouraged to participate!\u00a0Please note,<\/strong>\u00a0all dog owners must have a ticket to TacoFest in order for your furry friend to participate.<\/p>\n

At this time, confirmed vendors include:<\/p>\n

Savory-<\/p>\n