You didn’t have to wait too long for a massive taco festival to show up in 2019.
The Pima County Fairgrounds is hosting the Tucson Taco Fiesta from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, January 19.
Of course, you’ve got your tacos, margaritas, and beer — more than 30 varieties from around 15 vendors — but there’s much more happening at the fairgrounds.
Some of the highlights include live music, country dancing, a kid’s zone, shopping, and some exciting Lucha Libre wrestling by Cactus League Wrestling.
General Admission tickets are $7 for anyone 13 years and older (anyone younger than that gets in for free), and tacos are $2-4 each.
If you’re looking for a bigger package, there is going to be a VIP section for $100 per person. The experience comes with access to a special VIP area, five free drinks and tacos, a private concert, games, and more.
Parking at the fairgrounds is $5 for each vehicle.
The Tucson Taco Fiesta is located at the Pima County Fairgrounds at 11300 S. Houghton Rd. For more information on the location, hours, and to purchase tickets, visit universe.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
