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TACO FEST

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18

SUNDAY OCTOBER 19

PRESENTED BY TEQUILA CORRIDO

PRESENTED BY TEQUILA CORRIDO

welcome

to arizona’s iconic annual taco festival

awarded “BEST CULINARY EVENT” BY ARIZONA FOOTHILLS

A black background with white text in various sizes reading 'best of our valley' and vertical text 'azfoothills.com', with blue text at the bottom reading '2025 WINNER'.
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH 11AM-7PM

SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH 11AM-6PM

SALT RIVER FIELDS, SCOTTSDALE AZ

2 days of love & TACOS!

over 40 restaurants, food trucks and street food vendors from around the valley showcasing all types of tacos. locally owned, tequila corrido IS bringing the party with $10 margaritas and TACOS START AT JUST $4 EACH!

plus…

  • vip agave show featuring 20+ brands of tequila & mezcal

  • MULTIPLE DJ STAGES

  • ZIMO MAIN STAGE

  • VISUAL ARTIST ACTIVATIONS

  • EXCITING POP UP EXPERIENCES

  • LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLING SHOWS

  • MERCADO SHOPPING

  • HUGE KIDS ZONE WITH RIDES, BOUNCE HOUSES & GAMES

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WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS!

WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS!

FOOD & DRINK

ZIMO MAIN STAGE

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THE HOURGLASS CATS

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TAYRONA REGGAE

action packed!

LUCHA LIBRE WRESTLING SHOWS ALL WEEKEND!

FEATURED VISUAL ARTISTS

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Colorful embroidered artwork resembling a taco with a semicircular yellow shell, red and green toppings, flanked by two red lattice wings with multicolored yarn fringe, displayed on a white stand against a black background, with logos for Taco Fest and artist Robin Berning.

love tequila?

get tickets to the vip agave show for an unforgettable taco fest experience!

 festival FAQs

  • Tickets can be purchased from anywhere on your phone. They will only be available to purchase online. There will not be a box office at the festival. Ticket prices will increase on the day of the event so we suggest purchasing in advance!

  • orry, tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. Like most ticketed festivals, concerts and sporting events, we have a no refund policy in place for many reasons. By purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to this policy and all the terms and conditions listed on the ticketing site.

  • Sorry, tickets cannot be transferred from one day to another.

  • Yes. The general admission area is all ages! Kids 12 and under get in free (no admission ticket needed)!

    The VIP Area and The Agave Show are 21+ ONLY.

    The festival will have a large kids zone with pay to play rides, inflatables and games.

  • Sorry, pets are not allowed at the festival. Licensed service animals are welcome.

  • No outside food or drinks except:

    1 sealed water bottle per person

    Baby food / special formulas for children.

  • All bags will be searched before entering the event.

    Only soft-sided bags and containers 16″x16″x8″ or smaller will be allowed.

  • DO NOT BRING:

    Firearms and other weapons of any kind are NOT allowed on Salt River Fields premises.

    Illegal / non prescription drugs or other items

    Large items such as beach umbrellas, lawn chairs, tents, coolers.

    Outside food and drinks (except for baby or special needs items).

    ALL FESTIVAL ATTENDEES WILL GO THROUGH METAL DETECTION SCREENING AND ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AND WILL BE SEARCHED BEFORE ENTERING THE FESTIVAL.

  • Alcohol / bar purchases will be credit card only. Food vendors and market vendors will operate their own sales systems and may accept cards and/or cash.

  • General admission tickets are for access to the festival only. It does NOT include food and drink. Be prepared to pay for food and drink once you're inside the event. There will be entertainment including multiple stages with live music, lawn games, local vendor markets, kids activities and more.

    VIP AGAVE SHOW tickets include access to the general admission area and a sectioned off VIP AGAVE SHOW area with additional amenities including tastings / drinks in the The Agave Show Tasting experience. See ticketing page for details.

  • Food and drink prices will vary between vendors.

    All taco vendors will have at least 1 taco option priced at $4 or less.

    Alcoholic beverages start at $8.

    N/A beverages start at $4.

  • Many vendors (but not all) will have options to accommodate common dietary restrictions. However, the festival cannot promise availability of any particular menu options from any of our vendors. Patrons are responsible for communicating any allergies or dietary restrictions to the vendor they are purchasing food from.

  • The festival will happen, rain or shine! We can't predict the weather but....

    The temp is typically 85-95 degrees this time of year and the festival is fully outdoors.

    There will be shaded areas but most of the festival is under the big beautiful Arizona sun. Stay hydrated and pack your sunscreen and hat!

    Don't be mad at us if it's toasty!

    And if it rains, just pack your boots and poncho for the party!