BETHLEHEM, Pa. — TacoFest, the annual event that pays homage to that Mexican dish that fills a fried tortilla with fresh, flavorful ingredients, will return to SteelStacks in June, organizer ArtsQuest has announced.
TacoFest will be held from 1-7 p.m. June 2.
Tickets, which include access to the event starting at noon (which means more tacos) and a 6-ounce bottle of TacoFest-branded Habanero hot sauce, at $15 are available now at steelstacks.org. The price will increase to $20 starting May 28).
ArtsQuest said it will be a day filled with tacos from throughout the Lehigh Valley, music, game shows, Margarita Madness, the Chihuahua Beauty Contest, and food and drinks from a ton of vendors.
"TacoFest is such a fantastic event. It’s 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’ll be a perfect way to kick off summer in the Lehigh Valley.”ArtsQuest Senior Programming Director Ryan Hill
"TacoFest is such a fantastic event,” ArtsQuest Senior Programming Director Ryan Hill said.
“It’s 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’ll be a perfect way to kick off summer in the Lehigh Valley.”
Margaritas, Chihuahuas and more
Attendees can participate in the annual Margarita Madness in Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center to help decide which Lehigh Valley restaurant is voted Best Margarita.
Tickets for Margarita Madness start at $44 to $49. They include a 1-ounce sample from each restaurant and allow a vote for the favorite.
Alcohol-free versions of margaritas will also be available from each participating restaurant. A complimentary tortilla chip bar with everything from guacamole, queso and salsas to rice and beans will also be available.
Ay Chihuahua! The Chihuahua Beauty Contest also will be back. The feisty event will begin at 2 p.m. next to the Levitt Pavilion stage,
Tickets for the pageant, at $10 ($15 day of show) for the public and $8.50 ($13.50 day of show) for ArtsQuest members, allow entrants to strut their pups for the chance to win Goodest Doggo, Most Huggable, Cutest Tail Wiggle and more.
For each dog that wins, their owners will be awarded ArtsQuest tickets and merchandise. All Chihuahuas, mixes, Chihuahuas at heart and 25 pounds or under are encouraged to participate.
All dog owners must also have a ticket to TacoFest for their furry friend to participate.
Confirmed TacoFest participants are Cactus Blue, JerseyRollz, Orizaba Restaurant, Uno Taqueria, 4 Raices Street Tacos, Castaneda's Mexican Restaurant, Taco Town, Take-A-Taco and Grubnight Food Truck.
Sweets will be offered by Scoop-O-Dough, Fiesta Churros and Waffl'd.
More are to be announced, ArtsQuest said.
