Taco and Margarita Festival returns to Sacramento this weekend. Here’s how to get in

Hanh Truong
·1 min read

This weekend you can celebrate tacos and margaritas at the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento.

The Sacramento Taco and Margarita Festival is Saturday and will feature local retail vendors, live music and — of course — a variety of tacos and margaritas.

There will also be live professional wrestling with Pro Championship Wrestling, a taco eating contest and hot chili pepper eating contest, according to the event’s Facebook page.

Tickets

General admission tickets for the festival are on sale starting at $19. Tacos and margaritas are for-purchase.

Kids 12 and under enter free.

Event Schedule

According to the Facebook page, the event runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Golden 1 Center and the schedule is:

  • Noon to 1 p.m.: Pro Championship Live Pro Wrestling in the arena

  • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Taco Eating Contest and live DJ

  • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Live band in the plaza

  • 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Pro Championship Live Pro Wrestling in the arena

  • 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Taco Eating Contest and live DJ

  • 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Live band in the plaza

  • 4 p.m to 5 p.m.: Pro Championship Live Pro Wrestling in the arena

  • 5 p.m. to Close - Live DJ

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