Taco Fest

Milwaukee World Festival sampling event, noon-3 pm or 5-8 pm, 9/14, Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee. $25 ($50 with 11 am or 4 pm entry).

media release: Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and OnMilwaukee are excited to announce details for the 10th anniversary of Taco Fest presented by Good Foods on Saturday, September 14 at Henry Maier Festival Park.  Visit MilwaukeeTacoFest.com for the list of vendors, information on entertainment, ticket options, and to purchase admission.   

Taco Fest also announced a special limited time offer. From May 3-5, 2024, ONLINE ONLY – buy ANY Taco Fest ticket and receive a FREE Summerfest 2024 general admission ticket. Visit MilwaukeeTacoFest.com to purchase and for more information.

New this year:  

Free guac and salsa samples for all attendees from Good Foods! As a local company, Good Foods is proud to support community events in their own backyard, including Taco Fest and Summerfest! 

Official Taco Fest merch is available to purchase HERE - buy now, before it sells out. 

Attendees at the 10th anniversary of Taco Fest can choose between a Lunch Session and a Dinner Session, each featuring General Admission, VIP, and Super VIP ticket options, which include tickets to be redeemed for tacos from various vendors. Additional taco tickets can also be purchased onsite.  Non-taco items such as beverages and sides will be available for purchase from vendors, including specialty drinks such as margaritas and palomas. 

Lunch Session:  

$25 General Admission: Noon and 1:00 p.m. entry tickets will be sold, includes 4 taco tickets 

$50 VIP: early entry from 11:00 a.m. – Noon, includes 10 taco tickets and one free margarita (or other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage) 

$125 Super VIP: early entry from 11:00 a.m. – Noon, includes unlimited bar privileges (margaritas and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) in a private lounge area and 10 taco tickets. 

The Lunch Session will conclude at 3:00 p.m. and the festival grounds will be cleared of attendees in preparation for the Dinner Session. 

Dinner Session:  

$25 General Admission: 5:00 p.m. entry and 6:00 p.m. entry tickets will be sold, includes 4 taco tickets 

$50 VIP: early entry from 4:00 p.m. – 5 :00 p.m., includes 10 taco tickets and one free margarita (or other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage) 

$125 Super VIP: early entry from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., includes unlimited bar privileges (margaritas and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) in a private lounge area and 10 taco tickets. 

The Dinner session will conclude at 8:00 p.m. 

Tickets are on sale now, and due to the popularity of the event, organizers encourage attendees to buy tickets early.  Walkup admission will only be available if capacity allows. Children under 5 years of age are admitted free. 

Activities during the 10th anniversary of Taco Fest will include Mondo Lucha! Live, featuring High Flyin’ Pro Wrestling, a Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, and various interactive games from Bars & Rec. 

Taco Fest is cashless; to support guests who prefer to carry cash, a prepaid cash-to-card option will be available to exchange cash and obtain a pre-paid debit card with the same amount of money, with no transaction fee. These cards can be used as pre-paid debit cards during the event, as well as anywhere in the world that accepts Mastercard Debit. 

Event organizers are seeking to add additional food trucks and restaurants to the vendor lineup.  Interested vendors can contact events@onmilwaukee.com  to apply. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit MilwaukeeTacoFest.com