Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., March 25, 2025 – ArtsQuest is thrilled to announce the return of Tacofest, in partnership with Cazadores Tequila, taking place on June 1, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
Spend the afternoon at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks enjoying tacos from the Lehigh Valley and beyond, great drinks, live music, the SteelStacks Chihuahua Beauty Contest and more! Get your Premium Access tickets now at steelstacks.org for $15 (price increases to $20 starting May 27). Premium Access tickets allow early access to the event starting at noon (which means more tacos), a Tacofest gift and all of the fun of Tacofest! It’s a day filled with tacos from restaurants throughout the Lehigh Valley, music, game shows, Margarita Madness, the Chihuahua Beauty Contest, fantastic food and drinks from a ton of vendors including our culinary partner, Levy Restaurants at Mack Truck, Central Tap and Palette & Pour.
“In what has become an annual celebration, Tacofest returns in 2025 with more mouthwatering tacos than ever before!” said Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest Chief Programming Officer. “Our favorite food trucks and top restaurants from across the region converge at SteelStacks to create a taco lover’s paradise. Margarita fans, be sure to grab your tickets early for the wildly popular Margarita Madness – this event sells out in advance every year!”
Additionally, you can participate in the annual Margarita Madness and find out which Lehigh Valley restaurant is voted ‘Best Margarita.’ Margarita Madness kicks off at 1 p.m. but you’ll enjoy early access to Tacofest at noon. Tickets for Margarita Madness start at $54 to $64 and the event takes place in the Musikfest Café. Each attendee will receive a 1 oz. sample from each restaurant and get to vote for their favorite margarita. Alcohol-free versions of margaritas will also be available from each participating restaurant. A complimentary tortilla chip bar with everything from guacamole, queso and salsa to rice and beans will also be available.
The Chihuahua Beauty Contest is back! Held next to the Levitt Pavilion Stage, this feisty event will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are priced at $10 ($15 week of show). Strut your pup for the chance to have your dog win in one of the following categories: Goodest Doggo, Most Huggable, Cutest Tail Wiggle and more. For each dog that wins, their owner will be awarded ArtsQuest tickets and merch! All Chihuahuas, mixes, Chihuahuas at heart and 25 lbs. or under are encouraged to participate! Please note that all dog owners must have a ticket to Tacofest for their furry friend to participate.
At this time, confirmed taco vendors include:
4 Raices Street Tacos LLC
Uno Taqueria
Aqui Es A Taste Of Mexico
Take A Taco, LLC – Vegan/Gluten Free Options Available
Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant & Food Trucks
Castaneda’s Mexican Restaurant
Don Juan Mex Grill
GRUMPY’S BBQ INC
Orizaba Restaurant
Tia B’s Street Tacos LLC
Additional vendors:
Why Not Burgerz
Latin Bites
Levy Restaurants
Dessert:
Fiesta Churros LLC
Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, LLC – Vegan/Gluten Free/Dairy Free Options Available
Waffl’d
AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
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About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission 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™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 50 percent are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.
Information provided to TVL by:
Bryn Keeney
