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

POSTED BY
Jody Mace

UPDATE: The contest has ended and all the winners have been emailed. Remember, the discount is still available for everyone!

Winners (last names obscured for privacy):

  • Brandon Mi**l
  • Amanda La**us
  • Sharon Ho**ne
  • Diane Mc**il
  • Dorothy Sz**ba
  • Kathryn N**u

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. They’ll throw in some ciders and wine as well
  • 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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To enter the contest, just scroll down and leave a comment! Make sure to leave your first and last name and your correct email address so we can contact you. Your email address will not be public. Don’t enter your email address in the body of the comment, just in the email field.

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

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Koka Booth Amphitheatre

8003 Regency Pkwy
Cary, NC

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Comments

  7. Jaclyn Schwimmer says

    New to the area and have been loving triangle on the cheap for exploring/finding things to do. Would love to win tickets!

  13. Stephanie Cooper says

    Tacos and tequila are my 2 favorite things… well, after my kids! Would love to go!

  24. Chris Jones says

    I would absolutely love to go! 🌮🍻🥳this was on my list this year and couldn’t make the budget work. would be so much fun!

  37. Lisa Dolan says

    It’s Fiesta time! Would love to win some tickets and take in the day with some friends! Triangle On The Cheap is my “go to” source for fun times in the Triangle. I love how excited people become when I suggest they hop on and take a look! Thank you, @Triangleonthecheap

  38. Isabel Kuller says

    This looks like so much fun! Thank you so much for all the work you put into this newsletter. It has really been life changing as I work to build a new social network!

  39. Katrina Heape says

    This event festivities are definitely something I would love to be part of! Please pick me and I promise to have the most gratitude and to have a blast representing triangle cheaps efforts and generosity! Good luck to all!

  45. Randy Christman says

    Tacos and Taps at Koka – Oh My!
    I can’t wait to sample all the adult beverages
    and delicious food.
    Koka Booth amphitheatre is such a great outdoor open air venue, a wonderful place to spend an afternoon with friends.
    Thank you Triangle On The Cheap for bringing this wonderful event to my attention!

  47. Julie Scherzer says

    Would be fun to go to this event. The question is who would I take with me when I win the tickets?

  52. Jenny Zrubek says

    This sounds sooo fun! Who doesn’t love a taco?! This is an activity I am excited about!

  55. Rene Tyre says

    Oh what a wonderful treat this would be!! Hubby and I would LOVE to win tickets, to enjoy tacos & taps, love beer AND tequila! Ready to a nice retirement day off. Hopeful!!!

  61. Ann Christ says

    I would love to surprise my husband with a VIP experience. He loves taco’s.
    we really. enjoy getting all the happenings going on around us. We moved here a few years ago from the Ocean City, MD area and signed up for your Triangle on the Cheap to find things to do and so glad we did. Thank you for being so informative.

  71. Abby Webster says

    Looking forward to this and being able to celebrate this beautiful culture.

  72. Kathryn Neu Kathryn Neu says

    I would luv to go to Taco Fest in Cary, never went. Been reading daily your newsletter since 2 yrs. ago/recommend to friends here. Very thorough! Top go to !

  76. Sara Hartman says

    I’ve been wanting to check this out for a while but have been unable to. So excited for the opportunity!

  77. Ryan says

    Thank you triangle on the cheap for doing this! I’ve never been to the festival and would love to be able to go this year! 🌮 🩷

  78. Katie Semanek says

    I have never been to this event and it sounds like it would be a great time! I would love to check it out this year!

    • Wanda Carden says

      I read Triangle on the Cheap every day, it’s been a great tool to find things to do. I haven’t been to this event yet and would love to win tickets to go!

  92. Kaitlin Johnston says

    They call me sweet and spicy! Just how I like my margaritas! Can’t wait !

    Kaitlin Johnston

  98. Jessica Medina says

    We have never been to the festival as we are new to the area. Would love to start a tradition!

  100. Maureen Keenan says

    Please pick me! I am a taco lover!! Fingers crossed. Special Ed Teacher that probably deserves some tacos. lol

  101. Tamika Harris says

    This looks like a great way to celebrate my birthday 🎂 🥳!! I love Tacos, Tequila, and mezcal.

  109. TJ Carvet says

    This along with the PIG JIG has become an annual tradition of mine. I love bringing different people each year.

  110. Yamilka ruemmele says

    i wish i win some tickets, it will be a nice way to celebrate my aniversary! Good luck to all the participants!

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