Tacos ‘N Taps Festival – Cary
April 18, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Let’s Get the Party Started! Come see what 30,00 people have enjoyed for over 6 years!
This ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Beer and Tequila Festival offers up some of the Triangle’s Best Tacos and Mexican Food, the best dancing music from noted DJs, Margaritas, Contests and some other Surprises. This is NACHO average taco festival.
All Guests will Enjoy:
- Souvenir Glass for an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience with over 60+ craft beers, mezcals, margaritas, and tequilas. We’ll throw in some ciders and wine as well…just for the gringos.
- The festival will feature over 15+ Taco Trucks, Taquerias, and Mexican Restaurants with Over 30 different types of tacos. Each taco vendor will offer a wide variety of tacos and Mexican inspired dishes available. We guarantee they will ALL feature at least one taco option for $3. Most All of the Food Trucks, Taquerias, and Restaurants will accept TACO TICKETS, but also cash and credit card – so you are not limited with your food experience. You can have tacos or anything else on the menu!
- NEW THIS YEAR! FREE Salsa Dancing Demos and Classes…….put some SPICE in your step!
- NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Taste The Chef’s Corner For FREE : Every hour on the hour….The Triangle’s Favorite Chefs present a highlighted dish from their businesses. Enjoy the creative snacks.
- ALL TEQUILA & MEZCAL stations are chilled.
- Dueling Margarita Bars with more choices
- Mariachi Bands and DJs will make your day Super Spicy!!
- Great boutiques offering brewerania, jewelry, hot sauces and other items.
- Hot Pepper Eating Contest
- Activities and games will keep you focused when you are not imbibing
VIP Super Muy Taco Ticket
Valid Noon-5pm
The SUPER MUY TACO SESSION offers an exclusive tasting experience. Each guest enjoys all of the benefits outlined, with 1 extra hour of tastings, three taco tickets, a souvenir glass and t-shirt, limited admission, all live entertainment, and some surprises.
General Admission Drinky Ticket
Valid 1pm-5pm
Your admission includes a souvenir glass and boundless portions of over 60 craft beers, mezcals, and tequilas, and all live entertainment! You can purchase food a la carte.
Entry Only Ticket
Valid 12pm-5pm
Available onsite only. Includes access to the event with all live entertainment.
PLEASE NOTE:
- All sales are FINAL and NON-REFUNDABLE. Please email Team@drinkeatrelax.com for alternative options.
- E vent is Rain or Shine.
- Pets are not permitted to enter the event; this is for the safety and comfort of other attendees. Service animals excluded.
CLEAR BAG POLICY:
Koka Booth Amphitheatre has enhanced its public safety policies regarding bags and purses allowed in the venue, including clear bags. Clear bags are easily searched and significantly reduce faculty bag searches. They also support the Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign. The goal is to create a safe experience for all guests and staff.
We recommend packing as light as possible. We encourage guests to leave bags and purses at home. Bags will be inspected prior to entry.
Types of bags allowed:
- Small wallet sized clutch purse no larger than 6″ x 8″
- Clear bag that does not exceed 12″ x 12″ x 9″
- Medical, parenting, and camera bags.
All bags are subject to search.
For Additional Information, Please Visit our Website!
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