August 28-30, 2026 • Riverside Park
Friday, August 28
4PM – 10PM
Saturday, August 29
12PM – 10PM
Sunday, August 30
12PM – 9PM
TICKETS / ADMISSION:
DOOR: $10 each
PRESALE: $7 each
FOUR PACK: $5 each
CHILDREN: Under 10 Free
MILITARY, POLICE, FIRE: Free
What better way to close out summer than with tacos, tequila, margaritas, and live entertainment along the Grand River? Join thousands of food lovers at Riverside Park for three days of tacos, music, family fun, and unforgettable experiences.
Taco Fest delivers an electric atmosphere with a music lineup featuring some of the area’s best DJs and top cover bands. Expect crowd-pleasing sets across multiple genres — from high-energy dance mixes to classic hits — keeping the party going all day long.
The Grand Rapids Taco Fest is also packed with family-friendly fun, including a vibrant Kids Zone filled with interactive games and engaging activities to keep the little ones entertained all day.
Guests of all ages will enjoy hours of action-packed entertainment including Lucha Libre wrestling, daily contests taco-eating contests, tequila sampling, artisan vendors, and much more.
Taste your way through more than 20 of Michigan’s favorite taquerias, food trucks, and local eateries serving everything from authentic street tacos to creative fusion creations.
Experience premium tequila tastings featuring añejos, reposados, and blancos from some of the industry’s most respected brands.
(Available on the rocks or frozen)
Classic
Strawberry
Experience three days of nonstop entertainment featuring West Michigan’s top bands, DJs, Latin performers, and crowd-favorite cover bands.
Most people think they can handle a big taco.
They’re wrong.
BREAKING: This is the FIRST EVER GIGANTE Challenge.
You’re not just taking on a taco…
You’re becoming part of the GIGANTE origin story.
The GIGANTE isn’t just big…
It’s a monster that separates the warriors from the wannabes.
If you’re brave enough to attempt this legendary challenge…
You’ll ALSO get 4-day VIP festival access included when you register to smash the GIGANTE!
That’s right – conquer the beast AND enjoy the entire festival experience.
*Entry is $99. Limited spots available. Waiver required. Pay before you eat. Medic recommended.*
Conquer the entire GIGANTE Taco in 15 minutes and earn your place in taco history.
Only 2-6 brave souls per day.
Because legends are rare.
Fair warning: You’ll need pay Dina Colada and sign a waiver first.
This isn’t your average Saturday lunch.
Or just another cautionary tale?
Brought to you by Dina Colada & Cleveland Taco Fest
Where legends are born.
Contestants who successfully finish eating all three tacos in their entirety without leaving behind a shred of lettuce or cheese will receive vouchers for food trucks within the festival and two VIP tickets to a future Jacobs Pavilion concert.
Get ready for the ultimate flavor face-off! In this fiery competition, contestants will sample a variety of hot sauces, judging each based on taste, heat level, and overall flavor. After all sauces have been tasted, participants will cast their vote to crown one as the ultimate champion. The best part? Every competitor walks away with a bottle of the winning hot sauce to take home and enjoy!
The Kids Zone features the Backyard Bonanza, a fun-filled area packed with interactive games, engaging activities, face painting, and more — designed to keep young festivalgoers entertained all day long.
Kids 10 and under enjoy Free Admission!
Bring the whole family for:
Face Painting
Henna Artists
Inflatable Attractions
Lawn Games
Interactive Activities
Throughout the fest, attendees can take in live Lucha Libre entertainment. Lucha Libre wrestlers from American Luchacore Wrestling will battle it out in a ring, showing off their high-flying choreographed maneuvers, colorful masks and spandex outfits that will have attendees on the edge of their seats.
Located along the Grand River, Riverside Park is one of West Michigan’s premier outdoor festival destinations featuring easy access from downtown Grand Rapids and surrounding communities.
Festival parking will be available throughout the Riverside Park area with designated public lots and street parking.
We encourage attendees to utilize:
Additional parking maps will be released prior to the festival.
Interested in becoming a sponsor for Grand Rapids Taco Fest?
Connect with thousands of West Michigan consumers while supporting one of the region’s fastest-growing food festivals.
Email us here for more information.
We try to answer the most frequently asked questions about Taco Fest below, but please reach out to us if you have others!
Grand Rapids Taco Fest takes place August 28-30, 2026 at Riverside Park.
Riverside Park
2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Tickets purchased in advance of the festival will be $7, but they will also be available at the door for $10. There is no charge for children under the age of 3, veterans or active duty military. To buy tickets in advance, please visit here!
Children under 10 are free at all times.
Yes, all individuals age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian after 7:00p.m.
Admission includes:
Food and beverage sold separately.
Food will vary between vendor but tacos will start around $3 each. All vendors will accept cash, credit, and debit. Tequila tasting prices for our Tequila! Tequila! Cantina and beverage prices for our Margarita Fro-zone are available on our website, but we will also have beer, wine, and other spirits and cocktails available at our other festival bars as well.
No outside food or beverages are allowed. Baby formula, baby bottles, or young child’s sippy cup are allowed.
Backpacks, large purses and large shoulder bags are prohibited. Maximum allowable bag size is 12”W x 12”H x 6” D.
No pets allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Festival parking will be available throughout the Riverside Park area with designated public lots and street parking.
We encourage attendees to utilize:
Additional parking maps will be released prior to the festival.
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John Badanjek
P: 248.224.5104
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