Tacos & Tequila Festival debuts at Lake Las Vegas
From the restaurant that brings fans the annual margarita festival comes another lakeside culinary competition. Sonrisa Grill at The Village Lake Las Vegas, in conjunction with Back Bar USA, presents Tacos & Tequila this Sunday.
Tacos & Tequila will feature the area's top restaurants, tequilas and family fun entertainment. Restaurants will showcase their signature tacos, guacamole and salsa with awards and People's Choice recognition given to winners in each of those categories.
Tequila producers, entrepreneurs and distributors, including tequila sponsors Casadores, Jose Cuervo, Patron and Cabo Wabo, will be in attendance to showcase the best blanco, reposado and anejo tequilas. More than 30 varietals of tequila will be available.
The festival will also feature local artists in a Mexican Artist Exposition, live mariachi music and live entertainment. There will also be a La Plaza de la Familia, a designated area for the whole family with clowns, blow-up rides and taquitos.
The day features charity auctions and prize giveaways, including a raffle from Findlay Toyota in which one lucky winner will drive away in a brand-new 2011 Toyota Camry. Other prizes include hotel nights at the newly opened Ravella and a high-end Louis Richard watch. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit New Vista Community.
General admission is free with a bracelet for 10 tequila or 10 taco tastings costing $25 at the door. Advanced tickets are available for just $20 at www.TacosAndTequilaFestival.com.
