T.I., tacos and tequila? Here's what's happening Saturday in Florence

What's better than a Saturday packed with tacos, margaritas and live music? Tacos and Tequila, the traveling nationwide festival, returns to Florence for the second year in a row on Saturday. The nostalgia-filled hip-hop concert features a lineup of throwback artists from the mid-2000s, including T.

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What's better than a Saturday packed with tacos, margaritas and live music?

Tacos and Tequila, the traveling nationwide festival, returns to Florence for the second year in a row on Saturday. The nostalgia-filled hip-hop concert features a lineup of throwback artists from the mid-2000s, including T.I., Ginuwine, Trina, Chingy and more.

The festival also features taco flights, handcrafted margaritas, lucha libre wrestling, tequila tastings and interactive attractions, including a Chihuahua beauty pageant.

If you're heading to the Tacos and Tequila festival, then here's what you should know.

When is Cincinnati's Tacos and Tequila festival?

The Tacos and

Tequila Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 19. VIP gates open at 1:30 p.m. and general admission gates open at 2 p.m.

Where is the Tacos and Tequila Festival?

The Tacos and Tequila Festival will take place at Thomas More Stadium in Florence, the home field of the Florence Yall's.

After its Northern Kentucky stop, the festival will continue to Chicago; Omaha, Nebraska, and Las Vegas.

Tacos and Tequila 2026 tickets

General admission tickets cost $94 and include access to the festival grounds, food and tequila vendors, the Chihuahua beauty pageant and photo opportunities. VIP tickets cost $199 and include expedited entry, premium viewing areas, VIP bars, margarita vouchers and taco flights.

The festival also offers four-ticket bundles for $73 per person, two-ticket packages for $81 per person, and premium tables and suites ranging from $449.75 to $532.25. Parking passes are $26.60.

To purchase tickets to the 2026 Tacos and Tequila Festival, visit tacosandtequilafestival.com/market/cincinnati.

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Tacos and Tequila Festival 2026 lineup and set times

DJ Ashton Martin: 1:30 p.m.
Murphy Lee: 3:45 p.m.
Bubba Sparxxx: 4:30 p.m.
Young Joc: 5:15 p.m.
Chihuahua Pageant: 5:45 p.m.
Ying Yang Twins: 6 p.m.
Chingy: 6:45 p.m.
Trina: 7:30 p.m.
Ginuwine: 8:15 p.m.
T.I.: 9:15 p.m.

Tacos and Tequila Festival vendors

According to the festival's website, attendees can expect local taco spots and comfort food vendors, as well as handcrafted margaritas, tequila tastings and more. Here's a look at some of the participating vendors:

Best Thing Smokin.
Don Polo Mexican Food.
Flambé by Chef Jon.
Flava.
Foxy Frans Catering & Vending Services.
Freddy's Grill.
Jay's Nyam & Jam.
K.O. Concessions.
Mobile Chef.
Red Sesame Korean BBQ/Taco.
Séda’s Sweets & Treats Co.
Taco Inferno.
Tortilla Street Food.
Tropical Drinks.
What the Taco?!

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