Kansas City Taco Festival
Kansas City Power & Light District Between Baltimore and Grand Blvd. and 12th Street and Truman Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64105

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 and 1st drink FREE (beer, margaritas, soda, water)
- VIP PACKAGE (Pre-Sale & Limited) 12PM – 8PM: VIP 2-hour early entry (12PM), 2 Hours of VIP early access (12PM doors open), 4 Drink Tickets (beer, margaritas, soda, water), 5 Taco vouchers, Complimentary Nacho Bar (12PM -2PM), Exclusive VIP Areaa, 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
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.
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.
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