Kansas City Taco Festival

The most anticipated food & entertainment festival of the year is taking place at Kansas City Live! on Saturday, August 17th & Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with a large variety of tacos, margaritas, games, and taco-themed fun all while being entertained by live bands on stage, authentic Mariachi music, and so much more!
GET READY FOR...
- 20+ Taco & Food Vendors (over 60+ styles of tacos)
- Multiple Margarita Bars
- Giant Nacho Station
- Lucha Libre Wrestling
- Kids Pinata Smashing
- Live Bands & DJs (multiple areas)
- Tequila Flights
- Authentic Mariachi & Folkloric Performers
- Access to Kansas City Live! Block
- Hot Chili Pepper & Taco Eating Contests
- Live Music on the Outdoor Stage
- Giant General Vendor Market
- Free Kids Fun Zone (face painters, bounce houses, balloon twisters)
- Axe Throwing Area
- Games, Activities & Fun for ALL AGES!
- and much more!
TICKET DETAILS
GENERAL ADMISSION (Pre-Sale & Limited) 2PM – 8PM
- Entry into the festival
- 1st drink FREE (beer, margaritas, soda, water)
VIP PACKAGE (Pre-Sale & Limited) 12PM – 8PM
- 2 Hours of VIP early access
- Complimentary Nacho Bar (12PM -2PM)
- 4 Drink Tickets (beer, margaritas, soda, water)
- 5 Taco vouchers
- 25% Off merchandise coupon
- Commemorative gift bag with shot glass, giveaways & more!
KIDS & Under 21 ADMISSION
- Kids 10 & under are FREE & do not require a ticket
- Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
RESTAURANTS & FOOD TRUCKS
A full list of participating vendors & entertainment is coming soon!
TICKET VOUCHER SYSTEM & BEVERAGES
All food-related items will work on a voucher system with stations located throughout the festival grounds. Purchase your taco vouchers ($4 a voucher sold in sheets of 5 for $20) at any of the stations and then simply exchange them for Tacos, Elotes, Nacho’s, and all food-related menu items! All vendors will offer at least two items on their menu for one voucher ($4). All alcohol & beverages will work on a cash & credit system. There will be ATM’s on site but highly encourage cash sales to expedite the overall process.
KIDS FUN ZONE
Enjoy FREE fun for the whole family! There will be face painters, bounce houses, piñata smashing contests, carnival games & more. Kids 10 and under are FREE!
TACO & HOT CHILI PEPPER EATING CONTEST
Prizes & bragging rights awarded for 1st – 3rd place! Sign ups will take place with the DJ at the main stage.
SPONSORS / VENDORS / FOOD TRUCKS / RESTAURANTS
Have a restaurant, food truck or vendor inquiry? Join the taco party! Contact us directly today at (888) 827-8340 or by email at [email protected]
PARKING
The District and the City have multiple parking garages and surface lots within and surrounding the District. Parking is available all day, every day when you dine or shop in the District, in the KC Live! parking garage.
KANSAS CITY LIVE CODE OF CONDUCT
Kansas City Live prohibits the following:
- Outside food or beverage. They have plenty for you to enjoy!
- Weapons/Guns or other items that present a risk of harm to person or property.
- Pets. Humans and service animals only.
- Illegal, disruptive, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior.
- Smoking and vaping indoors. Please use designated outdoor smoking areas.
- Oversized bags or purses larger than 16x12.” KC Live! reserves the right to inspect all items entering KC Live!
- Photography or video recordings for commercial use without prior approval by management.
- Solicitation or loitering.
Failure to comply with the Guest Code of Conduct, or other reasonable requests from management or security, may result in the loss of privilege to visit our venue.
REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY
All Ticket Sales for The Kansas City Taco Festival are FINAL - refunds will not be issued. All tickets are delivered via tracked delivery email. This is a "Rain / Snow / Heat or Shine" indoor/outdoor event. In the event of an act of God and the event must be postponed, all ticket purchases will be valid and honored on the makeup date. Ticket prices are subject to change and increase at any time.

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