Friends, tickets are on sale now for the 4th annual Tacos & Tequila at Billings Depot! Scheduled for May 5, 2024 at 1-5pm, you'll want to get your tickets early to take advantage of Early Bird pricing. This year's event is looking to be bigger than ever with more tacos, more tequila, and more fun spread throughout the Depot's entire west campus - including BarMT and a new VIP Tequila Dome in the parking lot. 

Expect Margaritas and refreshments from Walkers Bar, the Rainbow, and Pepsi of Billings, while Mariachis del Corazon and DJ Tektonics are bringing the tunes. 

The question remains, though, WHO WILL SERVE THE BEST TACO IN BILLINGS? 

You get to be the judge! Everyone in attendance will receive a chip to vote for their favorite taco. Judge's Choice will be announced at 2pm, while People's Choice will be revealed at 4:30pm. 

2024 Taco Vendors include: 

• Stacked, a Montana Grill
• Crazy Taco ** 2023 WINNER Judges Choice & People's Choice **
• M.A.D. Pizza
• Last Chance Cider Mill
• La Taqueria
• MadHouse Gastropub
• Dax's Wingz & Thingz
• Enzo Bistro

More announced daily. Follow Billings Depot on Facebook for regular updates.

GET YOUR TICKETS

Pricing:

General Admission

• $40/ticket ($35 if purchased before April 15)
• $45/ticket at the door 
• Each general admission includes 7 taste tickets; each is good for 1 item (Taco or Marg). Additional tickets available for purchase for $4 each or 10 for $35

VIP Access & 1909 Society Membership

• $85 VIP access gains you early access and first tastes, and includes 7 taste tickets and a membership to the Depot's 1909 Society
• $80 if purchased before April 15
• $90 at the door

VIP benefits include:

• Private admission beginning at 12:30pm
• Receive a special 1909 Society event pack including a special event cup
• VIP access to a private Tequila Dome with specialty tequila tastings
• Ability to upgrade 1 general admission guest to VIP for this event. Your guest must arrive with you to access VIP benefits.

(1909 Society membership renews each year. Previous members need to purchase 2024 membership to access benefits. For more information, visit Billings Depot's 1909 Society membership page.)

FAQ:

1. Guided or Free Flowing? This is a free flowing event with 10+ restaurants serving delicious tacos & drinks.

2. Do I have to go to all the stops? No! We'll share the map in advance of what signature tacos are offered, what drink specials, and more. You can pick which ones you want to try.

3. Is this event 21+? Yes.

Advice: If you are coming in large groups, it may be difficult for you to get tables for anything 4+ without a wait. Weather permitting, there will be seating on our multiple patios.

Have fun, grab a drink, and let's get Taco'd!

Participating restaurants are being updated regularly! 

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