Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

Schedule

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Blue Island Ave & Paulina St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608 | Chicago, IL

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Tacos y Tamales Festival | July 17-19 | Pilsen • Chicago
Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic & Latin cultures with three days of endless authentic food options, street cantinas, live music, dance performances, a variety of vendors, art, and more.
The fest is free to enter, however, there is a suggested donation at the gate benefiting local community organizations in Pilsen.
Hours
Friday: 5-10pm
Saturday: 12-10pm
Sunday: 12-10pm
www.ChicagoTacoFest.com
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Blue Island Ave & Paulina St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

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