Win tickets to Tacos ‘n Taps in Cary — plus, a discount for everyone!

Tacos ‘n Taps is coming to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina, on April 18, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m.

Tacos ‘n Taps is an all-you-care-to taste beer and tequila festival, and also features some of the best taco trucks around.

Guests will enjoy:

• Souvenir Glass for an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience with over 60+ craft beers, mezcals, margaritas, and tequilas. We’ll throw in some ciders and wine as well… just for the gringos.
• The festival will feature over 15+ Taco Trucks, Taquerias, and Mexican Restaurants with Over 30 different types of tacos. Each taco vendor will offer a wide variety of tacos and Mexican inspired dishes available. We guarantee they will ALL feature at least one taco option for $3. Most All of the Food Trucks, Taquerias, and Restaurants will accept TACO TICKETS, but also cash and credit card – so you are not limited with your food experience. You can have tacos or anything else on the menu!
• NEW THIS YEAR!!!! Taste The Chef’s Corner For FREE : Every hour on the hour….The Triangle’s Favorite Chefs present a highlighted dish from their businesses. Enjoy the creative snacks.
• ALL TEQUILA & MEZCAL stations are chilled.
• Dueling Margarita Bars with more choices.
• Mariachi Bands and DJs will make your day Super Spicy!!
• Great boutiques offering brewerania, jewelry, hot sauces and other items.
• Hot Pepper Eating Contest
• Lawn activities and games will keep you focused when you are not imbibing.

Tickets (and a discount!)

• General Admission Drinky Ticket: $39, plus fees. Valid 1 to 5 p.m. Includes souvenir glass and all-you-care-to taste craft beers, mezcals and tequilas. All food is purchased a la carte.
• VIP Super Super Muy Muy Taco Ticket: $75, plus fees. Valid 12 to 5 p.m. offers an exclusive tasting experience. Each guest enjoys all of the benefits outlined, with 1 extra hour of tastings, 3 taco tickets, a souvenir glass and t-shirt, limited admission, and some surprises.
• Entry Only Ticket: $25. Valid 12 to 5 p.m. Includes access to the event with all live entertainment. (Available on-site only.)

Use promo code CHEAPTACO20 for 20% off.

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Win Tickets!

Six Triangle on the Cheap readers will win tickets to the festival! We’re giving away five pairs of General Admission tickets and one pair of VIP Admission tickets. You must be a Triangle on the Cheap newsletter subscriber to win.

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The contest ends on April 11, 2026. We will email the winners and also announce them in this article. The winners are chosen randomly.