Tacos & Tequila Festival returns to Cleveland area this summer

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The legendary Tacos & Tequila Festival is returning to the Cleveland area this summer.

According to a media release, the event is taking place on Saturday, July 25, bringing an all-star lineup of 2000s hip-hop and R&B icons to ForeFront Field for a day of nostalgia, flavor and high-energy fun.

This year, the event will be headlined by Shaggy and will also feature lineups of Chamillionaire, XZibit, Trina, Ying yang Twins, Bubba Sparxxx and Murphy Lee.

The release said the lineup will be delivering hits that defind an era and the ultimate throwback party day for Cleveland.

From Shaggy’s “Boombastic” to Chamillionaire’s “Ridin’,” this is the soundtrack of the 2000s with live, loud, and ready to take over ForeFront Field.

Those interested in attending should visit the Tacos & Tequila Festival’s website.

The release shared the complete artist lineup:

• Shaggy, the Atlanta rap icon behind “What You Know,” “Bring Em Out,” and “Whatever You Like.”
• Chamillionaire, the R&B legend known for “Pony,” “Differences,” and more timeless hits.
• Xzibit, a West Coast heavyweight best known for “X,” “Paparazzi,” and hosting MTV’s Pimp My Ride.
• Trina, the Diamond Princess with early-2000s classics like “Pull Over” and “B R Right.”
• Ying Yang Twins, a duo known for party staples like “Salt Shaker” and “Wait (The Whisper Song).”
• Bubba Sparxxx, a Southern favorite behind “Ms. New Booty” and “Deliverance.”
• Murphy Lee, a St. Lunatics standout known for “Shake Ya Tailfeather.”
• DJ Ashton Martin, a festival favorite spinning the best throwback mixes from the golden era of hip-hop and R&B.

Other highlights of the festival include:

• The Area’s Best Tacos & Street Eats
• Craft Margaritas
• Lucha Libre Wrestling Matches
• Chihuahua Beauty Pageant
• Exotic Car Showcase
• Instagrammable Art Installations & Photo Ops

The festival gates will open at 2 p.m., Saturday July 2025 at ForeFront Field located at 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon, Ohio 44011.