During a recent government meeting, city officials discussed plans for a potential food festival, focusing on the idea of a \"Taste of Tacos\" event. The conversation highlighted the importance of making the event accessible to the public, with suggestions that attendees should not be required to purchase tickets just to enter the venue. Instead, tickets could be sold for food and drink, similar to the structure used in previous festivals.
Officials expressed a desire to involve local vendors, emphasizing the need for unique offerings that would attract attendees. There was a consensus that while tacos could be a family-friendly theme, a barbecue event might also be appealing but would require more planning and expertise. The discussion included the possibility of consulting with experienced event organizers to ensure a successful execution.
The council ultimately decided to direct staff to explore options for a barbecue event in the future, while moving forward with the taco festival as a more immediate initiative. The motion to seek a vendor or partner for the barbecue event was passed unanimously, indicating a strong interest in diversifying the city's food festival offerings.