{"id":808,"date":"2026-04-08T18:09:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/warning-unlimited-tacos-and-tequila-coming-may-16\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T18:09:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:09:41","slug":"warning-unlimited-tacos-and-tequila-coming-may-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/warning-unlimited-tacos-and-tequila-coming-may-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning: Unlimited Tacos and Tequila Coming May 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every May,\u00a0Extreme Festival & Events<\/b>\u00a0transforms the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort into the Gulf Coast\u2019s most spirited fiesta \u2014 and this year is no exception. The\u00a013th Annual Tequila & Taco Fest<\/b>\u00a0returns on\u00a0Saturday, May 16, 2026<\/b>, bringing together the best tacos, the finest tequilas, and an energy that simply cannot be matched anywhere on the Emerald Coast.<\/p>\n

Recognized as the\u00a0second longest-running Tequila & Taco Fest in the United States<\/b>\u00a0and a\u00a0Gold Medal winner for Best Event in Walton County<\/b>, this award-winning festival has earned its place as a beloved spring tradition for locals and visitors from across the Southeast. With a history of sellouts, early ticket purchases are strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n

From\u00a01:00 PM to 4:00 PM<\/b>, more than\u00a030 top taco vendors<\/b>\u00a0will fire up their grills and compete for the prestigious title of Best Taco in Northwest Florida, with a\u00a0$4,250 total prize purse<\/b>\u00a0on the line \u2014 including a $2,500 grand prize for first place. Guests enjoy\u00a0unlimited taco tastings<\/b>\u00a0as they make their way through every booth, while judges score each entry on taste, presentation, and texture. The\u00a0Best Margarita Competition<\/b> adds even more flair, with both judge and People\u2019s Choice awards up for grabs.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Beyond the competition, guests can explore\u00a040 tequila tasting tents<\/b>\u00a0offering\u00a0unlimited tequila and margarita tastings<\/b>, enjoy imported beers, and dance to\u00a0live music<\/b>\u00a0and a mariachi band all afternoon. Thrill-seekers can test their limits in the\u00a0Macho Nacho Eating Contest<\/b>\u00a0and the fiery\u00a0Muy Caliente Pepper Eating Contest<\/b>\u00a0\u2014 each offering a\u00a0$250 prize<\/b>\u00a0to the bravest competitor. Show off your festival style in the\u00a0Best Dressed Contest<\/b>\u00a0for another shot at $250. Face painting and interactive activities round out a celebration the whole family can enjoy.<\/p>\n

For those looking to elevate the experience, the exclusive\u00a0Fast Pass Party Pack<\/b>\u00a0offers VIP perks including a pre-party at\u00a0Ara Rooftop inside Hotel Effie<\/b>\u00a0from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, skip-the-line access, premium spirit tastings, drink specials, and an after-party back at Ara starting at 4:00 PM.<\/p>\n

Planning to make a weekend of it?\u00a0Book your stay with My Vacation Haven<\/b>\u00a0and enjoy exclusive discount rates for festival guests. A special thank you to the major sponsor,\u00a0The Zen Companies Inc.<\/b>, for making this year\u2019s event possible.<\/p>\n

A portion of proceeds benefits the\u00a0Fisher House of the Emerald Coast<\/b>, supporting military families in their time of need \u2014 making every taco and every sip mean just a little bit more.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available now at\u00a0efestevents.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Every May,\u00a0Extreme Festival & Events\u00a0transforms the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort into the Gulf Coast\u2019s most spirited fiesta \u2014 and this year is no exception. The\u00a013th Annual Tequila & Taco Fest\u00a0returns on\u00a0Saturday, May 16, 2026, bringing together the best tacos, the finest tequilas, and an energy that simply cannot be
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Every May,\u00a0Extreme Festival & Events\u00a0transforms the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort into the Gulf Coast\u2019s most spirited fiesta \u2014 and this year is no exception. The\u00a013th Annual Tequila & Taco Fest\u00a0returns on\u00a0Saturday, May 16, 2026, bringing together the best tacos, the finest tequilas, and an energy that simply cannot be<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=808"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/808\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emeraldcoast.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}