Baltimore Taco Festival

Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 2022
12pm-2pm (VIP Only), 2pm-8pm (Gen Adm + VIP)

About Taco Heaven.

The most anticipated food & entertainment festival of the year is taking over Power Plant Live! (located just one block from the famous Inner Harbor) on Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 2022! Get ready for an action-packed day filled with a variety of tacos, margaritas, delicious indulgences, and taco themed activities all while be entertained by live bands on stage, authentic Mariachi music, and other live entertainment. Access to 10 amazing venues and tons of space!!! Come hungry! Get ready for the Baltimore Taco Festival!

Over 65 varieties of tacos will be available, just $3 each. It's time for Taco Heaven! Inside the festival, you'll find over 25 of Baltimore's best restaurants, food trucks, and eateries serving up an amazing variety of mouth watering tacos & other related food items (mexican corn, churritos, churros, tamales, nachos & more).


Ticket Types

Early-Bird Price
$9.99
Regular Price
$14.99
Last-Chance Price (current)
$ 19 99

General Admission

  • Entrance into the Festival
  • Your 1st Drink Free
  • Access to cash margarita & full bars & tequila sampling, live bands & DJs, mariachi band, eating contests (see FAQ #7 below), and tons of fun with friends!
  • As always, kids 10 & under are FREE with a paying adult.
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Pre-Sale Price
$49.99
Early-Bird Price
$54.99
Regular Price (current)
$ 59 99

VIP Admission

Limited Tix Available!

  • Everything included with Premium Admission, PLUS:
  • 2-hour Express Early Entry into the Festival (12pm)
  • 2-Hour VIP Open Bar Package (12pm to 2pm - includes margaritas, beer, call drinks, soda, and water)
  • Exclusive VIP area with private restrooms, bars, and limited VIP seating
  • Complimentary Bottled Water, Chips & Salsa
  • VIP Gift Bag, Giveaways, Bragging Rights - and much more!
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All The Details...

The 5th Annual Baltimore Taco Festival is taking place at Power Plant Live! on Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 2022!

OVERVIEW

  • 🌮 25+ Taco & Food Vendors (over 65 styles of tacos & food items)*
  • 🌮 Live Bands on Stage, Authentic Mariachi Entertainment, and DJs
  • 🌮 Access to restaurants & bars inside Power Plant + surrounding streets
  • 🌮 Shutting Down Entire City Block
  • 🌮 Multiple Margarita Bars
  • 🌮 Tequila Sampling Expo
  • 🌮 Hot Chili Pepper & Taco Eating Contests
  • 🌮 Kids Zone & Activities (Face Painters, Balloon Twisters etc)
  • 🌮 Giant Queso & Nacho Bar + Churro Station
  • 🌮 Kids Pinata Smashing
  • 🌮 Local Artisan Vendors
  • 🌮 Axe Throwing
  • 🌮 Mechanical Bull Riding in PBR
  • 🌮 Best Dressed Contest (GET CREATIVE!)
  • 🌮 Hotel Room Discount (see below)
  • 🌮 Discounted Parking (see below)
  • 🌮 & much more!

* = Vegetarian & Vegan food options available at several vendors!


WHAT TO EXPECT

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) with a very select few offering some high-end fancy pants tacos (Crab, Lobster etc) and burritos for two vouchers ($8). 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.


NEW THIS YEAR

We have listened to all our awesome fans & will be bringing in some amazing additions for this years festival including – even more mouth watering taco vendors, express entry (direct entry into the festival with little to no wait), kids fun zone including bouncy houses & activities, prizes, giveaways, and more!


TEQUILA EXPO

Different types of tequila will be available for pre-arranged flight's or individual purchases at the tequila expo!


FULL FESTIVAL

We are taking over an entire city block! We are shutting down the entire city block and filling it with Lucha Libre Wrestling, Food & General Vendors, Baggo Tournament, Kids Bouncy Houses & Activities, Ton's of Live Entertainment & more!


CHARITY

The Baltimore Taco Festival is proud to partner this year with The Trauma Survivors Foundation! Check out this great cause today at www.thetraumasurvivorsfoundation.com.


KIDS DETAILS

Children 10 & under are FREE & do not need a ticket with a paying adult. Children are allowed in to the VIP area with an adult.


DISCOUNTED PARKING

Purchase your on-site parking in advance and save $4.  Parking is good for 24 hours (in case you are is unable to drive at the end of the day).  Spots are guaranteed for anyone who purchases parking in advance.   Purchase Here:  Saturday, Oct 16 or Sunday, Oct 17


WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

We would love your help! Please see below for more information and to contact us.


SPONSORS / VENDORS / FOOD TRUCKS / RESTAURANT INQUIRIES

Have a restaurant or food truck or want to be a vendor or sponsor? Join the taco party! You can email us and we will get right back to you.


PLEASE NOTE: Ticket prices are subject to increase at any time - do not wait to buy tickets, these events often do sell out!


HOTEL DEALS

OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER - COMING SOON

Festival Location

Power Plant Live! | 34 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
Larger Map & Directions | Parking Deals | Get a Safe Ride - Uber Home   Hungry? Try Uber Eats!

Vendors

Become a Vendor

2021 Vendors - the 2022 list will be posted soon!


Sponsors

Become a Sponsor

2021 Sponsors - the 2022 list will be posted soon!


Want to Volunteer at the Baltimore Taco Festival?

Join the Baltimore Taco Festival crew!

We need help with setup (day before as well as the morning prior to the event) as well as assistance checking guests in at the gates. The ideal volunteer is outgoing, fun, and is a team-player. You will gain access into the event after your shift as well as 5 taco vouchers and a free drink ticket.

Interested? Please click the button below to contact us and we will get right back to you!

Become a Volunteer

FAQ

AWESOME! Please click here to contact us and we will get right back to you!
Yes, kids 10 and under are free with a paying adult!
Sure thing! Please click here and fill out that quick form. We will get right back to you!
Tacos are on a voucher system. Each custom, hand-made taco is 1 or more vouchers (some larger tacos are more than 1 voucher). You can purchase taco vouchers at the event voucher stands.
All ticket purchases for the Taco Festival are final. We do not issue refunds for any reason, including inclement weather, if you cannot make it, etc.
Yes, this is a Rain or Shine indoor/outdoor event. Please plan accordingly and bring rain gear if it is going to rain - it does happen and we still get a sell-out crowd in the rain!
CLICK HERE to sign up for the eating contest in advance.

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