Burnaby’s inaugural and much-anticipated Taco Fest in July wasn’t exactly what was advertised.
On the one hand, there were taco lovers who were left wondering where all the tacos were, with many complaining of long lineups and food running out. There were a total of 13 local vendors, six of which were purely taco booths.
On the other hand, the festival at Swangard Stadium featured 20 emerging punk and metal bands. Many attendees thought the taco lovers should have done their homework and learned that despite its name, Taco Fest is more about the music than about the Mexican food.
“People have their ideas of what Taco Fest is, and maybe we didn’t quite come to what their imagination expected,” said organizer Johnny Matter after the event, noting 3,000 people came out.
Despite the hiccups, though, Taco Fest will be making its return in 2017.
“We were very happy with the results. We listened and we learned, and next year we will be even better,” said co-organizer Rob Stewart.
