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Welcome to the Margarita & Salsa Festival performer page. Originating in 1996 as a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation and later supporting the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Fund, this unique Texan celebration became a staple at Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. While the original run concluded after the 2019 edition, the festival left a lasting impact on the local music and charity scenes. This page highlights the artist profile of Margarita & Salsa Festival, its past lineups, and context for potential future appearances in the region. For fans and concert-goers, we’ve gathered a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and a view of historical tour activity, with links to official social channels and nearby venue information.

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Quick Facts About Margarita & Salsa Festival

Location historically at Extraco Events Center, Waco, Texas (events have used Extraco venues).
Origin and purpose: started in 1996 as a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation; later supported the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Fund.
COVID impact: events were canceled or disrupted in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.
End of run: a 2022 local report stated the festival would not return; effectively ending the run after 2019.
2025 status: there are no official 2025 dates or active editions confirmed.
Past lineups (illustrative examples): 2017 edition included Randy Rogers Band; 2018 (23rd Annual) highlighted a mix of margarita and country acts; 2019 edition featured acts like Shinyribs, William Clark Green, Wade Bowen, and Josh Abbott Band.

About Margarita & Salsa Festival

The Margarita & Salsa Festival began in 1996 as a community fundraiser and evolved into a culturally vibrant event that blended margarita culture with live music performance. Hosted at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas, the festival drew attendees from across Central Texas and beyond, contributing to charitable causes connected with the Arthritis Foundation and, later, the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Fund. Over the years, the festival showcased a mix of margarita-centric flavor and country-rock performances, creating a distinctive Texas festival experience.

As of the last publicly reported editions, the festival’s run effectively ended after the 2019 event, and there have been no confirmed official dates for 2025. Local coverage notes that the 24th Annual Margarita & Salsa Festival was scheduled for August 24, 2019, at Extraco Events Center, with tickets on sale. COVID-19 disruptions affected many events in 2020–2021, and a 2022 local report indicated the festival would not return. While future editions remain unconfirmed, the festival’s legacy continues to be celebrated by longtime attendees and the Waco community.

Past Lineups & Highlights

2017 edition featured Randy Rogers Band among other performers.
2018 (23rd Annual) highlighted a mix of margarita-focused acts and country musicians.
2019 edition included acts such as Shinyribs, William Clark Green, Wade Bowen, and Josh Abbott Band.

Biography

The Margarita & Salsa Festival is rooted in community service and Texas music tradition. While the festival itself concentrated on fundraising and celebration, the performances drew on a blend of regional country acts and vibrant regional artists, creating a musical experience that paired with the festival’s signature margaritas and salsa flavors. The event’s spirit was to bring people together for a good cause—supporting charitable initiatives—and to celebrate regional talent in a family-friendly environment at a prominent Central Texas venue.

Discography Highlights

As a festival profile, Margarita & Salsa Festival is known for showcasing performers rather than releasing a unified artist catalog. Notable acts featured over the years provide fans with a snapshot of contemporary Texas and Americana sounds. Key performers associated with the festival’s history include names like Randy Rogers Band, Shinyribs, William Clark Green, Wade Bowen, and Josh Abbott Band—artists with documented discographies that span multiple studio albums and successful singles on regional charts. For fans, exploring these artists’ catalogs offers a complementary listening experience tied to the festival’s enduring memory.

Upcoming Tour & Show Information

There are currently no official Margarita & Salsa Festival dates announced for 2025. The festival’s run is considered concluded based on local reporting, with no confirmed rescheduled or new editions at this time. For fans in Central Texas and beyond, we recommend staying connected through Visit Waco channels and regional event calendars for any potential future appearances or related charity events at venues like Extraco Events Center and nearby hubs.

Social & Venue Links

Social media historically associated with the festival was featured on Visit Waco pages with a #wacotx tag. While no sustained official social accounts have surfaced publicly in our sources, you can explore related profiles and regional pages for updates. For venue details, Extraco Events Center in Waco, TX offers modern facilities for large-scale events, parking, and amenities typical of central Texas arenas.

Official performer pages and venue information are best found on the following sources when available. Always verify links before following:

For artists and events related to Margarita & Salsa Festival, consider following official social channels and artist pages when announced. If you’re looking to reconnect with Texas festival history and related acts, we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss information and nearby venues for potential future shows.

Should new information emerge about a revival or a related charity event in the Central Texas area, we’ll update this page with the latest tour dates, venue details, and performance lineups. Until then, enjoy exploring the legacy of Margarita & Salsa Festival and the artists that helped define its distinctive Texas sound.

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