Busta Rhymes, Ginuwine, and Winnipeg’s own Max Winds Join Tacos and Tequila Festival—Get Ready Winnipeg!
Jason Young • March 21, 2025
Second Annual Event Features Throwback Artists, Busta Rhymes, Timbaland, Ginuwine, Xzibit, Trick Daddy, Baby Bash, Yung Joc, Bubba Sparxxx, Max Winds and more!
Winnipeg, are you ready? Back by popular demand, the second annual Tacos and Tequila Festival is bringing the ultimate throwback experience to Blue Cross Park July 19th, 2025!
Get ready for an electrifying day filled with legendary ‘90s and 2000s hip-hop, top-tier tacos, and premium tequila—but that’s just the beginning. The festival will feature live DJs, margarita bars, lucha libre wrestling, a chihuahua beauty pageant, and more, making it a must-attend event for foodies and music lovers alike.
Presented by Social House Entertainment, this 18+ event is your perfect excuse to leave the kids at home, rally your crew, and turn up the nostalgia. Don't miss out on the bold flavors, high-energy vibes and unforgettable moments at Winnipeg’s hottest festival of the year!
This year’s festival boasts a stacked artist lineup includes…
- Busta Rhymes is a Grammy-nominated rapper and former member of Leaders of the New School. Gained fame with A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario” before launching a successful solo career with hits like Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check and Break Ya Neck.
- Timbaland is an R&B singer from Norfolk, Virginia. He started his career in the early 1990s as part of the musical group Swing Mob. In 1996, he released his debut solo single, "Pony", with Epic Records. Ginuwine has collaborated with Timbaland and has sold 6.98 million albums in the US. His discography includes eight studio albums, four compilation albums and 36 singles.
- Ginuwine is an R&B singer from Washington, D.C., known for his smooth vocals and collaborations with Timbaland. He gained fame with his 1996 debut single Pony, which became a defining hit of the era. With eight studio albums and nearly seven million records sold in the U.S., he remains a key figure in late ‘90s and 2000s R&B.
- Xzibit is an American rapper, actor, and TV personality who launched his music career in 1992. His early albums, At the Speed of Life (1996) and 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998), gained critical acclaim, leading to a collaboration with Dr. Dre on Restless (2000) and Man vs. Machine (2003), both commercial successes. After releasing Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004) and Full Circle (2006), he took a brief hiatus before returning with Napalm (2012). Since 2013, he has been part of the hip-hop supergroup Serial Killers.
- Trick Daddy rose from the Southern rap scene to mainstream fame in 2001 with I’m a Thug, despite his gritty image. Before that, he gained regional success with club anthems like Shut Up. He went on to earn multiple RIAA certifications, including platinum for Thugs Are Us (2001), and landed seven consecutive Top 10 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop albums through Finally Famous (2009).
- Baby Bash is a Mexican-American rapper and singer who gained mainstream recognition with his 2003 hit Suga Suga. Starting his career in the late '90s as part of Latino Velvet, he later launched a successful solo career blending hip-hop, R&B, and Latin influences. With multiple charting albums, including Tha Smokin’ Nephew and Cyclone, he has collaborated with artists like Akon, T-Pain, and Frankie J.
- Yung Joc is an Atlanta-based rapper best known for his 2006 triple-platinum hit "It's Goin' Down," which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is signed to Polo Grounds Music/RCA and has worked as an actor and composer.
- Bubba Sparxxx is a Southern rapper who broke onto the scene in 2001 with Ugly, produced by Timbaland. Blending country and hip-hop, he found further success with Deliverance (2003) and the platinum-certified Ms. New Booty (2006). Signed to labels like Beat Club, Purple Ribbon, and New South, Sparxxx has maintained a career rooted in his unique fusion of rural storytelling and rap.
- DJ Ashton Martin is a DJ known for high-energy performances and his ability to seamlessly mix multiple genres. His deep understanding of music and audience engagement sets him apart, creating unforgettable live experiences.
More Than Just Music
Beyond the beats, the festival serves up a feast for the senses with:
The area’s best tacos and more eats
- The area’s best tacos and other tasty treats
- Handcrafted margaritas
- Tequila Shot Bars
- Lucha Libre wrestling
- Chihuahua beauty pageant (Register your chihuahua HERE.)
- Salsa & Queso Competition
- Art installations & photo ops
Winnipeg’s top food trucks and restaurants, including Wings N Fries, KYU Grill, Lemon Train, BIGG Smoak BBQ, Crave Kitchen and Deli, and more, will be serving up mouth-watering delectables from tacos to barbecue and traditional festival eats to keep the party fueled.
Ticket Info
- $90 CAD General Admission - limited-time offer
- $190 CAD VIP - limited-time offer
- Private Tables and Suites - pricing varies
Tickets available at: tacosandtequilafestival.com/market/winnipeg/
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- Instagram: @tacosandtequilawinnipeg
- Facebook: @tacosandtequilawinnipeg
- TikTok: @tacosandtequilafestival
Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors: Social House Entertainment, Winnipeg Goldeyes, Tixr, Olmeca Altos Tequila and Trans Canada Brewing Co.
About Social House Entertainment
Social House Entertainment is a full-scale event production company born out of Kansas City. We specialize in producing large-scale music festivals in unique outdoor venues, specialized community events, food, and beer festivals and many other types of events of all sizes. We are passionate about elevating live event experiences all around North America.
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