The Waco Margarita Festival at The Backyard Waco – Waco, TX

The Waco Margarita Festival at The Backyard Waco – Waco, TX

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Don’t miss this upcoming event in Waco, TX. Happening on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at The Backyard Waco. Doors open at 12:00 PM.

Margarita Tasting Contest, Live DJ, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, and a Trip Giveaway Who has the best margarita in Waco? You decide?

Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up at the Waco Margarita Festival on Saturday, Setptember 20, 2025!

This isn’t just any festival—it’s the ultimate margarita tasting competition, and YOU are the judge. Join 2,500 margarita lovers for a flavor-packed showdown to crown THE BEST MARGARITA in Waco.

Here’s how it works: Your entry ticket (grab yours now for the best deal!) includes TEN 3.5oz margarita samples—the largest pours allowed by law—each served over ice by Waco’s top bars and restaurants. From sweet and sultry, to spicy and bold, to wild, out-of-this-world creations—you decide who shakes it best.

The winning bar or restaurant walks away with $1,000 and ultimate bragging rights.

But that’s just the beginning…

This festival is packed with flavor and fun:

Live DJ spinning party vibes all day

Street Food Vendors serving up mouthwatering eats

Frozen Drinks for those craving something blended (and bigger )

Beer Garden for the hop-heads

️ Chance to Win a DREAM TRIP TO MEXICO—because the fiesta should never end

PLUS, a portion of proceeds supports children’s charities. So, you’re sipping for a cause!

️ How to Join the Fun:

  1. Grab your ticket now – choose General Admission or go VIP for early entry and perks.
  2. Show up on September 20 and get your Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip.
  3. Sip through 10 unforgettable margaritas.
  4. Dance, eat, drink, and enter the Mexico trip raffle (proceeds go to charity!).
  5. Vote for your favorite margarita—then stick around to see who takes the crown… and who wins the vacation!

Interested in being a Vendor?
We’d love to have you join the fiesta! If you’d like to showcase your food, drinks, or other products to thousands of happy festivalgoers, sign up here:

Market Vendors: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=30200

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Date And Time

Saturday, September 20th, 2025 12:00 PM (PDT)
 

Venue

The Backyard Waco
 

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