Taco! Taco! Behind the Scenes of WoodsTACO

The Valley Today

In this episode, host Janet Michael talks with Katie Mercer, Director of Marketing and Events for the town of Woodstock, about the upcoming WoodsTACO Street Taco Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in downtown Woodstock, with a rain date set for September 29th.

Katie discusses the festival's various attractions, including a street taco competition with amateur and professional categories, live music featuring a mariachi band and local folklore dancers, contests like the 'Churro Chomper' and a tortilla toss, and a beverage garden run by the Woodstock Rotary offering beer and margaritas.

Katie emphasizes the need for more teams, both amateur and professional, and shares details on how to sign up. She mentions that it's $30 to participate, which is refunded upon showing up, and highlights the different competition categories such as authentic, non-traditional, vegetarian, and dessert tacos. Winners can earn up to $750.

Janet and Katie talk about the ticketing system, noting that 300 tasting tickets are available for purchase, which allows attendees to sample and vote on their favorite tacos. Non-ticket holders can still enjoy the event and purchase food directly from vendors. Katie also reassures attendees about the variety of tacos available, including options for those with dietary restrictions.

They also discuss the logistics of the event, including ample parking and the support of local businesses, which will have specials and events during the festival. Katie shares a website link (woodstockva.gov/woodstaco) for more information and to purchase tickets, and teases upcoming Woodstock events like the Halloween event and holiday parade.