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The Norfolk Taco Festival (Norfolk)
July 11 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Norfolk Taco Festival is taking over the entire Waterside District on July 11th & 12th, 2026! This iconic waterfront entertainment complex will be transformed into a full-scale taco paradise—featuring massive outdoor activations along the Elizabeth River, multiple indoor venues, bars, and high-energy spaces built for the ultimate festival takeover.
This will be the BIGGEST Taco Festival in Virginia! Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with an incredible variety of tacos, margaritas, games, and taco-themed fun, plus live bands across multiple stages, authentic Mariachi music, and more. Come hungry and experience the Norfolk Taco Festival!
– 30+ taco & food vendors (over 100 styles of tacos & related foods)
– Multiple margarita bars
– Giant nacho station
– Lucha Libre wrestling
– Kids piñata smashing
– Live bands, DJs & performances (multiple areas)
– Tequila flight expo
– Authentic Mariachi & folkloric performers
– Full access to Waterside District (indoor & outdoor takeover)
– Hot chili pepper & taco eating contests
– Live music on the waterfront outdoor stage
– Giant general vendor market
– Mechanical bull riding
* Carnival games, activities & fun for all ages
*Â FREEÂ Kids Fun Zone (face painters, bounce houses, balloon twisters)
* And much more!
