Like tacos? Like tequila? You'll love this new Battle Creek festival

BATTLE CREEK — Get ready foodies, there's a new festival coming to town.

The Battle Jacks and Outlier Events are bringing Battle Creek's Taco and Tequila Fest to MCCU Field Aug. 3. This event joins their roster of festivals such as Donut and Beer Fest and Piepalooza.

Denny Smith, Battle Jacks' general manager, said Outlier Events has hosted the tacos and tequila event previously in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Traverse City, as well as Wisconsin and Ohio ballparks.

"We thought it was time to bring one of our staple and best events to Battle Creek," he said.

When and where?

The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. at MCCU Field. VIP tickets get you into the event at 3 p.m.

What will it feature?

Well, tacos and tequila, along with a variety of entertainment.

"Attendees can anticipate sampling a diverse array of some of the best tacos Southwest Michigan has to offer," according to the festival's website. "Additionally, there will be a plethora of tequila brands and breweries featuring 75+ tequila samples, cervezas, margaritas, and other mixed drinks."

There will also be live music by The Bronc Bros at the Bud Light Dog House.

Do you have to be at least 21 to attend?

Nope, this event is open to everyone, with ticket options for just tacos for those underage or not inclined to partake in alcoholic drinks.

How to get tickets?

Smith encourages residents to purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in lines, as well as so vendors can anticipate the turnout. He said Tuesday between 700 and 800 tickets had already been purchased.

Tickets are available at https://www.bctacoandtequilafest.com/tickets .

VIP taco and tequila tickets at $60 and include:

• 8 Taco Sample Tokens
• 10 Alcohol Sample Tokens
• 1 hour VIP only early entry 3-4 pm
• VIP Taco and Tequila Fest Hat
• Logoed souvenir cup
• Logoed lanyard
• Admission to the festival with games, entertainment, and more!

GA taco and tequila tickets are $45, and include:

• 6 Taco Sample Tokens
• 6 Alcohol Sample Tokens
• Entry to the festival starting at 4 pm
• Logoed souvenir cup
• Logoed lanyard
• Admission to the festival with games, entertainment, and more!

VIP just tacos tickets are $45, and include:

• 8 Taco Sample Tokens
• 3 Tokens for Pop/Water
• 1 hour VIP only early entry 3-4 pm
• VIP Taco and Tequila Fest Hat
• Logoed souvenir cup
• Logoed lanyard
• Admission to the festival with games, entertainment, and more!

GA just taco tickets are $35, and include:

• 6 Taco Sample Tokens
• 3 Tokens for Pop/Water
• Entry to the festival starting at 4 pm
• Logoed souvenir cup
• Logoed lanyard
• Admission to the festival with games, entertainment, and more!

Tickets including alcohol tokens must be purchased by those 21 and older and ID is required on site. The festival also notes it does not sell tickets through third-party vendors. Children 12 and under can enter free with an adult, but will not be given any samples without the taco tickets.

This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Like tacos? Like tequila? You'll love this new Battle Creek festival