The Tuscaloosa Taco & Margarita Festival

The Tuscaloosa Taco & Margarita Festival

By International Margarita Organization

Margarita & Taco Tasting, Live DJ, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Trip Giveaway. Sample the best Tacos and Margs in Tuscaloosa!

Date and time

Location

The Venue

6052 Watermelon Road Northport, AL 35473

Good to know

Highlights

  • 6 hours
  • Ages 21+
  • In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

🌮🍹The Tuscaloosa Taco & Margarita Festival🍹🌮Saturday, September 27th, 2025

Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up, Tuscaloosa-style! Join 2,500 fellow taco-lovers and marg connoisseurs for the ultimate fiesta of the year—The Tuscaloosa Taco & Margarita Festival!This isn’t just a festival—it’s your chance to taste the best of the best that Tuscaloosa has to offer. We’re talking bold, flavor-packed tacos 🌮, ice-cold margaritas 🍹, and a full-on street party you won’t want to miss.Here’s the deal: Your entry ticket (get yours now for the best price!) lets you sample the best Tacos & Margaritas—the largest samples allowed by law—served over ice. They’re crafted by Tuscaloosa's top bartenders. 🧂 From sweet and sultry to spicy and bold to wild, out-of-this-world flavors 🍋But wait, there’s MORE! This festival is packed with more fun:

  • LIVE DJ spinning the beats to keep the party going💃
  • Mouthwatering Street Food to fuel your fiesta🌮
  • Beer Garden for those craving a hoppy twist 🍺
  • A Chance to Win a DREAM TRIP TO MEXICO—because who doesn’t want to keep the party going south of the border?🪇

PLUS, a portion of proceeds supports children’s charities. So, you’re sipping for a cause!

How to Join the Fun:

  1. Get your ticket now (for the best price) - choose from General Admission or VIP. GA comes with 5 vouchers and VIP comes with 7 vouchers.
  2. On Saturday, Septmeber 27th, show up and you’ll get your Margarita & Taco Sampling Card
  3. Sip your way through epic 3.5oz margaritas.
  4. Dance. Buy more vouchers for more food and drinks.
  5. Visit the food booths or the beer garden.

🏖 WIN A TRIP TO MEXICO:

  • Want a chance? Snag raffle tickets for just $5!
  • Winner announced at 6:15 PM on our Instagram Page!

🎟 TICKET OPTIONS:

🌮 Sampling Admission Get your taste buds ready starting at 3PM!✔ Includes 5 Sampling Tickets(3 Drink Tickets + 2 Food Tickets for tacos, 3.5oz margaritas, elote, paletas & more)

🍾 VIP Sampling AdmissionWant the ultimate experience? Arrive early and skip the lines!✔ Early Entry at Noon (fewer crowds, faster access)✔ 7 Sampling Tickets(4 Drink Tickets + 3 Food Tickets)✔ Speedy VIP Entry All Day

🎟 Raffle Ticket – Mexico Getaway$5Feeling lucky?✔ 1 Raffle Entry to win an All-Inclusive Trip to MexicoWinner announced at 6:15PMPortion of total proceeds benefit Children's Charities

💎 VIP Table Experience (10 Guests)$1000Roll up with your crew in style!✔ VIP Admission for 10 Guests✔ Private TableTable-side Margarita & Taco Sampling✔ The ultimate front-row fiesta

🔥 What to Expect:

  • Sip your way through the best local margaritas
  • Taste bold & creative tacos from your favorite vendors
  • Dance the day away to live DJs
  • Cool off with a paleta or a jumbo frozen drink
  • Support a great cause while living your best festival life

🎟 Tickets are limited—don’t wait!This fiesta WILL sell out. Grab yours now and get ready to party with tacos in one hand and a margarita in the other. 🍹🌮

🛍️ Interested in being a Vendor?We’d love to have you join the fiesta! If you’d like to showcase your food, drinks, or other products to thousands of happy festivalgoers, sign up here:

Market Vendors: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=30506

Taco Vendor: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=30505

Frequently asked questions

WHAT COMES WITH MY TICKET?

Access to the festival grounds with multiple bars, live music, various vendors AND 5 Sampling Tickets for Margarita Samples(3.5oz samples), Tacos, Elote(Corn in a cup) and other items for General Admission Tickets and 7 Sampling Tickets for the VIP Tickets

HOW MUCH ARE ADDITIONAL FOOD & DRINK TICKETS?

$4 per ticket (Increments of 5 vouchers for $20) and they will be good for 3.5oz Margarita Samples, Tacos, Elotes, Paletas and more!

WHERE DO I GET MY FOOD & DRINK TICKETS?

Upon entering the Festival

HOW BIG ARE THE MARGARITA SAMPLES?

Samples are each 3.5oz made with Tequila

WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?

Saturday September 27th, 2025 from 12 Noon - 6PM​

WHAT TIME DOES THE SAMPLING START?

Noon for VIP Ticket Holders, 3PM for General Sampling Ticket Holders.​

​WILL THERE BE ADDITIONAL FOOD?

Yes. There will be Street Food and Food Trucks on site

WHO IS THE BENEFICIARY OF THE FESTIVAL?

Children's Charities

ARE KIDS ALLOWED?

Yes- We are family friendly!

CAN I BE A FESTIVAL SPONSOR or Vendor?

Yes, please send us an email to (info@bestmargs.org) and we will send you our Sponsorship and Vending Options and get you on board!

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

The show goes on, rain or shine. Plenty of covered areas.

​CAN I BRING OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINKS?

No, there will be food and drinks for purchase at the Festival.​

WHAT TIME IS TRIP TO MEXICO GIVEAWAY?

At 6:15PM, we will announce the winner of the raffle!

I’M A VENDOR. HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Whether you’re a food vendor, craftsperson, retailer, boutique, or expo-style business — if you’ve got something festival-goers will love. Taco Vendor: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=30505 Market Vendor: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=30506

Organized by

The International Margarita Organization (IMO) is a global organization dedicated to celebrating and perfecting the craft of the margarita. Our mission is to discover, honor, and share the best margaritas from cities worldwide, elevating the iconic cocktail to an art form!

Throughout our margarita festivals we bring together local mixologist and restaurants to showcase their creativity and award the finest margaritas. Beyond events, IMO champions education and innovation, ensuring the margarita remains a symbol of celebration and creativity!

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