Taco Fest returns to Henry Maier Festival Park Sept. 10 🌮

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Jul 28, 2022 9:40 AM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Taco Fest is returning to Henry Maier Festival Park this fall!

Taco Fest is set for Sept. 10, 2022. Attendees can choose between a lunch session and dinner session featuring VIP and General Admission ticket options, which include taco tickets to be redeemed for tacos from various vendors. Tickets are on sale now!

According to a news release, activities include Mondo Lucha! Live, featuring High Flyin’ Pro Wrestling, a Chihuahua Beauty Pageant Presented by Fromm Petfest, Hot Pepper Eating Contest, the Bars & Rec “Let’s Play” Yard featuring the Nine Below Hole-in-One Challenge, NorthSouth Club Shuffleboard and Bags, and music from DJ Kenny Perez.

Lunch Session:

•$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)

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

•$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)

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

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

Children under 5 years of age are free. Event organizers expect Taco Fest to sell out and encourage attendees to buy tickets early. Walkups will only be available as capacity allows.

Activities include Mondo Lucha! Live, featuring High Flyin’ Pro Wrestling, a Chihuahua Beauty Pageant Presented by Fromm Petfest, Hot Pepper Eating Contest, the Bars & Rec “Let’s Play” Yard featuring the Nine Below Hole-in-One Challenge, NorthSouth Club Shuffleboard and Bags, and music from DJ Kenny Perez.

Taco Fest is a cashless event.

For more information, or if you're an interested vendor looking to participate, click here.