Sample the best Margaritas in Waco and vote for your favorite!
About this Event
Patron Tequila Presents the Waco Margarita Festival
Saturday September 20th, 2025
Join 2500 other Margarita lovers and vote for THE BEST MARGARITA in Waco
**NOW FEATURING PATRON TEQUILA AND BIGGER MARGARITAS SAMPES SERVED OVER ICE**
HOW IT WORKS:
- Purchase a Ticket
- Receive a Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip
- Sample Over 10 3.5oz samples of Margaritas From Waco's Best Bars & Restaurants
- Drop Voting Chip In Your Favorite Margarita's Voting Jar
- Jar with Most Chips Crowned BEST Margarita in Waco!
- Winner gets $1000 & Bragging Rights!
- Portion of the Proceeds Benefits Alexiam Foundation benefiting Children's Charities.
** PATRON TEQUILA USED IN ALL MARGARITAS**
FESTIVITIES:
- LIVE DJ
- 10 MARGARITA BOOTHS
- STREET FOOD
- FROZEN DRINKS
- BEER GARDEN
- TRIP GIVEAWAY TO MEXICO
WIN A TRIP TO MEXICO:
Every General Admission Sampling Ticket gives you 1 entry, and every VIP Ticket give you 2 entries, into the raffle to win an All-Inclusive Trip to Mexico.
Additional Raffle Tickets are $5 and ALL PROCEEDS benefit Charity
NON-SAMPLING ADMISSION
Includes Entry to Festival to enjoy festivities, does NOT include Sampling Card and voting rights
EARLY BIRD SAMPLING ADMISSION(Limited Quantity)
Entry from 3PM - Includes Sampling Card for 10 3.50z Margarita Samples, 1 Voting Chip, 1 Raffle Entry to Win a Trip to Mexico
EARLY BIRD VIP SAMPLING ADMISSION(Limited Quantity)
Entry from Noon(less crowd, shorter entry lines to festival), Speedy Entry All Day, Sampling Card for 10 3.50z Margarita Samples, 1 Voting Chip, 2 Raffle Entries to Win a Trip to Mexico
SAMPLING ADMISSION - Entry from 3PM
Entry from 3PM - Includes Sampling Card for 10 3.50z Margarita Samples, 1 Voting Chip, 1 Raffle Entry to Win a Trip to Mexico
VIP SAMPLING ADMISSION - Entry from Noon
Entry from Noon(less crowd, shorter entry lines to festival), Speedy Entry All Day, Sampling Card for 10 3.50z Margarita Samples, 1 Voting Chip, 2 Raffle Entries to Win a Trip to Mexico
RAFFLE TICKET - MEXICO GETAWAY - $5
Includes 1 Raffle Entry to Win an All-Inclusive Vacation to Mexico. Raffle will be at 6:15PM. All proceeds from raffle benefit Alexiam Foundation benefiting Children's Charities.
PORTION OF TOTAL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ALEXIAM FOUNDATION BENEFITING CHILDREN'S CHARITIES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
WHAT TEQUILA IS USED IN THE MARGARITAS?
We are proud to be using Patron Tequila in all of our margaritas this year!
HOW MANY MARGARITAS WILL I SAMPLES?
You will enjoy over 10 3.5oz margarita samples served over ice
HOW BIG ARE THE SAMPLES?
Samples are each 3.5oz, served over ice, which is the largest allowed by law.
**NOW BIGGER MARGARITA SAMPLES**
WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?
Saturday September 20th 2025 from Noon - 6PM
WHAT TIME DOES THE SAMPLING START?
Noon for VIP Ticket Holders, 3PM for General Sampling Ticket Holders.
WILL THERE BE FOOD?
Yes. There will be Street Tacos and other street food on-site
WHO IS THE BENEFICIARY OF THE FESTIVAL?
The Alexiam Foundation benefiting Children's Charities is our Charity Partner.
ARE KIDS ALLOWED?
No, the Festival is strictly 21+, NO EXCEPTIONS.
HOW DOES MY RESTAURANT COMPETE?
Send us an email to ([email protected]) with your contact info and we will send you the forms!
CAN I BE A FESTIVAL SPONSOR?
Yes, please send us an email to ([email protected]) and we will send you our Sponsorship Options and get you on board!
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
The show goes on, rain or shine. Plenty of covered areas.
CAN I BRING OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINKS?
No, there will be food and drinks for purchase at the Festival.
HOW IS THE WINNER SELECTED?
At 6PM, the Moderator will collect the voting jars from each booth and count the voting chips. The booth with the most voting chips, wins the prize!
WHAT TIME IS TRIP TO MEXICO GIVEAWAY?
At 6:15PM, we will announce the winner of the raffle.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Backyard Waco, 511 South 8th Street, Waco, United States
USD 7.15 to USD 1035.29
