Saturday, November 21, 2026 · Cheeseburgers & Margaritas · Cameron County Amphitheater · South Padre Island, Texas

Cheeseburgers & Margaritas · A Food & Music Festival

Cheeseburgers.
Margaritas. Music.
Island Life.

One unforgettable day celebrating handcrafted cheeseburgers, signature margaritas, live coastal music, and paradise memories on South Padre Island.

Date11.21.2026

VenueCameron County Amphitheater

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The Festival Experience

Cheeseburgers. Margaritas. Island Time.

A laid-back Gulf Coast celebration built around handcrafted cheeseburgers, ice-cold margaritas, live music, and the people you love when the sun goes down.

Best Cheeseburgers

Top restaurants and grill masters battle in the Best Cheeseburger in Paradise Cookoff.

Signature Margaritas

Frozen, on the rocks, classic, spicy, and tropical pours flowing all festival long.

Live Coastal Music

Mac McAnally, Scotty Emerick, MargaritaWorld, Barefoot Nation, and island anthems.

Food & Island Vendors

Handcrafted burgers, coastal favorites, beach treats, merchandise, and island flavor.

Official Promo Poster

Festival Lineup & Highlights

Island Life Festival - Official Cheeseburgers and Margaritas Promo Poster

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Music Made for Island Time

Featured performers

Coastal country, familiar favorites, and an all-day soundtrack for burgers, margaritas, and sunset memories.

Margaritas & Memories w/ Scotty Emerick

Mac McAnally

Award-winning songwriting, musicianship, and the unmistakable sound of the coast.

Special Performance

Scotty Emerick

Country storytelling and a laid-back set built for an afternoon on the island.

A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett & Alan Jackson

MargaritaWorld

A sing-along celebration of island anthems, escapism, and good-time memories.

A Tribute to Kenny Chesney

Barefoot Nation

A premier tribute band bringing the high-energy beach country vibe and signature hits of Kenny Chesney.

Additional artists and performance times coming soon.

The Main Event

Best Cheeseburger in Paradise Cookoff

Restaurants, chefs, and backyard burger legends will fire up the grills for the ultimate Cheeseburgers in Paradise showdown. Festival guests can meet the teams, sample the creativity, and help crown the People’s Choice winner.

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BestCheeseburgerin Paradise2026 Cookoff

Bragging rights included

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Cheeseburgers & Margaritas

Raise a glass to margaritas in paradise.

Frozen or on the rocks, classic or tropical—discover handcrafted margaritas crafted to pair perfectly with your favorite island cheeseburger on South Padre Island.

Island ClassicMango SunsetSpicy PadreCoconut Lime

Island Life Festival - Official Cheeseburgers and Margaritas promo poster for November 21, 2026 at Cameron County Amphitheater on South Padre Island, Texas.

Plan Your Day at the Festival

Everything you need before you go.

DateSaturday, November 21, 2026

Venue & LocationCameron County Amphitheater33174 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA

Festival HoursTo be announced

AdmissionLawn ($25) · Pit ($45) · VIP ($200)

Official HotelMargaritaville Beach Resort

Parking & TransitDetails coming soon

Official Festival HotelPromo Code: CHEESE

Margaritaville Beach Resort

Stay right on the beach for festival weekend (Nov 20 – 22, 2026). Enjoy exclusive festival room rates with promo code CHEESE.

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Bring Your Brand to the Island

Cook, pour, sponsor, or partner with us.

Food Vendors

Serve thousands of hungry festival guests and showcase your best menu items.

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Cheeseburger Competitors

Put your signature cheeseburger to the test in the Best Cheeseburger in Paradise Cookoff.

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Official Festival Sponsors & Lodging

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Find Your Place on the Island

From laid-back lawn access to premium reserved tables, choose the festival experience that is right for you.

General Admission lawn access. Bring your own beach blanket or chair.

Festival grounds access
Food trucks & vendor entry
Lawn stage viewing
Island sunset views

Festival questions, answered.

More details will be added as tickets, schedules, and venue logistics are finalized.

When is the festival?+

Saturday, November 21, 2026. Festival gates and performance schedules will be announced soon.

Where will it take place?+

Cameron County Amphitheater on South Padre Island, Texas. The address is 53550 Dolphin Cove, South Padre Island, TX 78597.

Where should I stay?+

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island is the Official Hotel Sponsor. Use promo code CHEESE for exclusive festival room rates.

Is it family-friendly?+

Yes! The festival is open to all ages. Children's ticket details and family guidelines will be posted prior to general on-sale.

How do I enter the burger competition?+

Use the competition application link below to join the interest list. Full cookoff rules and entry details are available soon.

Can I become a vendor or sponsor?+

Yes. Food vendors, beverage partners, lifestyle brands, and local businesses can request the official festival partner packet.

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November 21, 2026

Cheeseburgers. Margaritas. Music. Memories.

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Cheeseburgers.
Margaritas. Music.
Island Life.

Island life is getting closer.