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Tacofest Rocks Swangard Stadium Sat. July 16

The 2nd Annual Tacofest is happening this Saturday, July 16th at Swangard Stadium located in Burnaby's beautiful Central Park. For food and music lovers, this is one of the highlights of summer.

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The 2nd Annual Tacofest is happening this Saturday, July 16th at Swangard Stadium located in Burnaby's beautiful Central Park. For food and music lovers, this is one of the highlights of summer. Tacofest is a winning combination of live rock n roll music from twenty local bands paired with Vancouver food carts serving up delicious tacos in all flavours and combinations. The ten hour music and food extravaganza also supports the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

 Photos courtesy: The Fish Shack. El CartelPhotos courtesy: The Fish Shack. El Cartel

For taco-lovers, this year's line-up includes El Cartel, The Fish Shack by Glowbal Group, Holi Masala, Vera’s Burger Shack, Lux Lounge, Juana’s Original Mexican, The Cannibal Café, Falconetti’s East Side Grill, as well as Lemmy Lemonade, AQUA juice cart, Say Hello Sweets ice cream truck, Hugs by Mollie’s Minis donut truck, Johnny’s Pops bike cart and International Flavours popsicle.


 Photo courtesy, MendozzaPhoto courtesy, Mendozza

This year's music line-up features The Jolts, Mendozza, The Prettys, Frank Love, Girlfriends & Boyfriends, La Chinga, Obscene Being, The Godspot, The Brass Action, Did You Die, Mother Upduff, Mess, 88 Mile Trip, Sevens Nines & Tens, Low Levels, Blue & White Van, Dodgers, Dried Out, The Getmines and ATD.


10863925_10153016650799101_2283332345220104130_o Headed to Tacofest? Bring a can of beans for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank who will be onsite collecting food donations. The Food Bank's warehouse is almost empty and they are in need of food for the summer months. One of their 10 most wanted items are canned beans.


Tacofest is a family-friendly event. Children under ten and seniors get in free. For those nineteen+ with valid id, alcoholic beverages are also available.


Tacofest

Saturday, July 16th, 2016

noon-10pm

Swangard Stadium, 3883 Imperial Street

Admission: $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the gate. Includes entrance into the stadium and live music. *Does not include food or beverages.

Public transportation is strongly advised. Swangard Stadium is under a 10 minute walk from Patterson Skytrain Station.