Few pairings are better than eating good tacos and listening to good music.
Well, maybe chihuahuas and pageantry are a close second.
All can be found at Social House Entertainment’s Tacos and Tequila Festival, which takes place Saturday at EQT Park in North Franklin Township, Washington County, where the Washington Wild Things play.
Lucy Hayes, VP of programming at international entertainment agency Social House Entertainment, said thousands of people are expected to attend the ticketed 21-and-older event.
The festival — which boasts food vendors, drinks and live entertainment — happens all over the country, and is making a stop in Western Pennsylvania for the second year in a row.
“You’ve got a little bit of everything,” Hayes said. “I think what I’m most excited for … on this one is this is such a killer lineup.”
Hayes was referring to the long list of R&B and hip-hop performers throughout the nearly nine-hour event.
Performers Pretty Ricky, Ginuwine, Too $hort, Frankie J, Bubba Sparxxx, Yung Joc, Murphy Lee, MMS, and “festival favorite” DJ Ashton Martin will all perform.
“You are just going to have a blast,” Hayes said. “Nonstop dancing — the ultimate throwback playlist.”
Headliner Fat Joe is an underrated artist in her eyes.
“You forget how many hits Joe has,” Hayes said. The performer has been featured on popular tracks ‘All the Way Up,’ ‘Lean Back,’ and ‘What’s Luv?’ He puts on one heck of a show.”
Kelsey Danca, senior marketing manager at Social House Entertainment, said her favorite part of the festival is seeing the attendees act so young.
“My favorite part is probably watching everybody let loose and forget about adulthood,” Danca said.
In between acts, Social House Entertainment will be putting on a chihuahua beauty pageant, where local dogs will put on various costumes and parade around stage.
The winner of the pageant will be determined by how loudly the audience cheers for each contestant.
Live music and puppy performances may be the main event, but it will be hard to miss the ongoing Lucha Libre wrestlers putting on performances and the live art installations throughout the park.
Danca said you might stumble on a glowing taco sign, or even a massive inflatable taco, which are integral parts to creating the fun, nostalgic festival vibes.
“It’s all part of creating the Tacos and Tequila festival,” Danca said.
Tickets to attend the Tacos and Tequila Festival come in various packages, ranging from general admission, VIP, friends 4-pack and premium service. Prices range from $59 to $505.25 per person.
VIP attendees can enjoy expedited entry, exclusive seating and bars, premium viewing and food vouchers.
Parking for the festival has sold out, according to the Tacos and Tequila Festival website, so it is recommended to choose rideshare options if planning to attend.
Only clear bags are allowed in the park, and chairs cannot be brought to the event.
To buy tickets and find the full list of prohibited items, visit tacosandtequilafestival.com.