Baltimore Taco Festival
Power Plant Live! | 34 Market Pl. Baltimore, MD
12pm-2pm (VIP Only), 2pm-8pm (Gen Adm, VIP)
About the Festival
Taco Heaven returns to Baltimore on October 10th & 11th, 2026 for Maryland’s BIGGEST taco festival in history!
The 9th annual Baltimore Taco Festival is back! Maryland’s biggest food festival of the year is taking over an entire city block along with Power Plant Live on October 10th & 11th, 2026!
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ALL THE DETAILS
Get ready for…
– Over 30 Taco & Food Vendors
– Lucha Libre Wrestling
– Entire City Block Festival!
– Giant Margarita Bars
– Tequila Expo Area (featuring flights & shots)
– Authentic Folkloric Dance Troupe
– FREE Pumpkin Patch & Painting
– Kids Pinata Smashing
– Free Kids Fun Zone & Games
– Indoor Giant Beer Garden
– Mechanical Bull Riding (inside PBR)
– FREE Pumpkin Patch & Painting
– Hot Chili Pepper & Taco Eating Contests
– Local Artisan Vendors & Market
– Live Authentic & Traditional Entertainment (Mariachi, DJ’s & more!)
– Unlimited VIP Nacho Bar (12-2PM – VIP Free Exclusive)
– Kids Fun Zone (Face painting, ballon twisters, magicians & much more)
– Exclusive Discount Hotel Deals (coming soon)
FULL FESTIVAL TAKEOVER
We are taking over an entire city block! We are shutting down the entire city block and filling it with over 30 of the area’s most delicious restaurants and food trucks, along with live lucha libre wrestling, authentic mariachi and folkloric dance troupes, a FREE pumpkin patch, a general vendor market, a full Power Plant Live takeover, giant margarita and tequila bars, family-friendly activities, and more!
WHAT TO EXPECT
At the Baltimore Taco Festival, you’ll find over 30 of the area’s best restaurants, food trucks, and food purveyors dishing out a variety of $5 tacos (sold in sheets of 4 for $20 – CASH ONLY). There will be bars and beverage stations serving margaritas, tequila flights, ice cold beer, water, soda & more. All food items will work on a voucher system – there will be various voucher stations throughout the festival & all vouchers will be exchanged at food trucks and restaurant booths. All beverages (alcoholic & non) will work off a traditional cash & credit system. Additional vendors will be on hand to sell other food (cotton candy, cakes, desserts etc.) as well. Multiple ATMs will be on site & strongly encourage guests to bring cash for food voucher stations to avoid ATM fees & wait times.
TEQUILA EXPO
– Different types of tequila will be available for pre-arranged flight’s or individual purchases at the tequila expo!
KIDS AREA & PUMPKIN PATCH
– Children 10 & under are FREE & do not need a ticket. There will be a TON of FREE family and children’s activities like bounce houses, face painters, pumpkin picking & painting
WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS TACO FESTIVAL?
Join the 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 food vouchers and a free drink ticket.
Interested? Please click the button below to contact us and we will get right back to you!
FAQ
How does the food voucher system work?
All food items will work on a voucher system with vouchers sold in sheets of 4 for $20. There will be various voucher stations throughout the festival & all vouchers will be used as cash at participating restaurants & food trucks with ALL food items priced at one voucher.
Are Kids Free?
Kids 10 & Under are free with a paying adult, and do not need a ticket.
How do the drink tickets work?
Drink vouchers can be redeemed for Beer, Margaritas, Seltzers, Mixed Drinks, Soda & Water and then purchased at participating bars on a normal cash/credit system. Multiple ATMs will be on site & strongly encourage cash sales at voucher stations.
Are pets allowed?
As much as we love our animals, this festival will only be open to service animals.
What if it rains?
This is a “Rain / Snow / Heat or Shine” indoor/outdoor event.
What is the refund policy?
All tickets purchased for The Taco Festival are final. WE REPEAT, ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. THERE SHALL BE NO TICKET REFUNDS AND/OR TICKET EXCHANGES FOR FUTURE DATES OR EVENTS. Ticket prices are subject to change and increase at any time.
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