HIIIIII THERE NORFOLK, we are finally home this weekend :,) đ€žđŒđ”đŠđŠđđŻââïžđȘ©âš weâre soooo back in town THIS Saturday at @cure_eats !!! 8am-3pm!! come get ur fav big cold drink + letâs catch up xoxo
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HIIIIII THERE NORFOLK, we are finally home this weekend :,) đ€žđŒđ”đŠđŠđđŻââïžđȘ©âš weâre soooo back in town THIS Saturday at @cure_eats !!! 8am-3pm!! come get ur fav big cold drink + letâs catch up xoxo
The sun may be setting on summer đ , but weâre squeezing in one last hurrah đ„ł at our End of Summer Bash on Saturday, August 2nd from 12:00 â 4:00pm!
This lively, community-centered event is sure to provide wild fun for everyone! Root for Big Homies Inc vs. Reck League in an epic youth basketball tournament showdown đ, support local by shopping a book fair of small, independent businesses đ, create enrichment for our animals, connect with valuable community groups and resources, and so much more! Summer doesnât last forever, but family memories at the Virginia Zoo certainly do. đ«¶
The Virginia Zoo will also be giving back to our community through a School Supplies & Coat Donation Drive! We will be collecting for our School Supplies/Coat Donation Drive from July 1 â August 2. All school supplies gathered will be donated to support local kids through our partner organizations Big Homies and Reck League. âïž đ Coats collected will be donated to local organization S.T.A.R Haven to help their efforts in our community. 𧄠Each donation earns you the chance to win awesome prizes (click here for more information). đŸ
Join us for Miller Lite Hot Country Nights featuring Lauren Watkins on Friday, July 18!
Admission is FREE (no ticket required) with upgrades available for purchase.
Must be 21+ to attend. Doors open at 6PM.
The most anticipated food & entertainment festival of the year is taking over Waterside District on July 12th & 13th, 2025!
Come hungry and get ready for the 7th annual Norfolk Taco Festival!
OVERVIEW
– 30+ Taco & Food Vendors (over 90+ styles of tacos)
– Multiple Margarita Bars
– Lucha Libre Wrestling
– Tequila Expo Area
– Silent Disco Headphone Party
– Hot Chili Pepper & Taco Eating Contests
– Kids Pinata Smashing
– Free Kids Fun Zone
– Queso & Nacho Bar
– Mechanical Bull Riding
– Authentic Mariachi & Folkloric Dancers
– Live Bands, Authentic Entertainment & DJ’s
– Full Access & Seating Inside the Waterside District
– Cornhole Games & Tournament
– ALL AGES (kids 10 & under free!)
– Discount Hotel Room Deals (see link below) & much more!
TICKET DETAILS
GENERAL TICKET $9.99* (Pre-Sale & Limited) 2PM â 8PM
– Entry
– 1st Drink Included
VIP TICKET $54.99* (Pre-Sale & Limited) 12PM â 8PM
– 2 Hour express VIP early access (12PM)
– 4 Drink Vouchers
– Exclusive Indoor VIP Area
– 5 Taco vouchers
– Complimentary Nacho Bar (12PM-2PM)
– Commemorate VIP gift bag with a custom shot glass, giveaways & bragging rights
WHAT TO EXPECT
At the event, youâll find over 30 of Virginiaâs best restaurants, food trucks & carts serving up an amazing variety of mouth-watering tacos & related food items for $4 each! Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with a large variety of tacos, margaritas, games, and taco-themed fun all while being entertained by live bands, authentic Mariachi music & entertainment, awesome activities, and more!
TICKET VOUCHER SYSTEM & BEVERAGES
All food-related items will work on a voucher system with stations located throughout the festival grounds. Purchase your taco vouchers ($4 a voucher sold in sheets of 5 for $20) at any of the stations and then simply exchange them for Tacos, Elotes, Nachoâs, and all food-related items! All vendors will offer at least two items on their menu for one voucher ($4). All alcohol & beverages will work on a cash & credit system. There will be ATMs on-site but highly encourage cash sales to expedite the overall process.
KIDS FUN ZONE
Fun for the whole family! There will be face painters, bounce houses, piñata smashing contests, carnival games & more. Kids 10 and under are FREE!
TACO & HOT CHILI PEPPER EATING CONTEST
Sign-Ups are coming soon with cash, prizes & bragging rights awarded for 1st â 3rd place!
REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY
All tickets purchased for The Norfolk Taco Festival are final. WE REPEAT, ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. THERE SHALL BE NO TICKET REFUNDS AND/OR TICKET EXCHANGES FOR FUTURE DATES OR EVENTS. All tickets are delivered via tracked delivery email. This is a “Rain / Snow / Heat or Shine” indoor/outdoor event. Ticket prices are subject to change and increase at any time.
*Ticket prices are subject to change.
Adirondack Thunder face off against the Norfolk Admirals at Scope Arena. Puck drop at 7:05 p.m.
Greensboro Gargoyles face off against the Norfolk Admirals at Scope Arena. Puck drop at 3:05 p.m.
Greensboro Gargoyles face off against the Norfolk Admirals at Scope Arena. Puck drop at 7:05 p.m.
Idaho Steelheads face off against the Norfolk Admirals at Scope Arena. Puck drop at 7:05 p.m.
Idaho Steelheads face off against the Norfolk Admirals at Scope Arena. Puck drop at 7:05 p.m.
Greensboro Gargoyles face off against the Norfolk Admirals at Scope Arena. Puck drop at 7:05 p.m.
