About this Event
🌮 Celina Taco & Street Eats Fest 2026
The Ultimate North Texas Culinary & Community Weekend
Get ready for a weekend packed with street tacos, incredible food, live music, shopping, family fun, and small-town Texas charm!
This October, Historic Downtown Celina comes alive for the Celina Taco & Street Eats Fest 2026 — a FREE three-day celebration bringing together food lovers, families, friends, and the best of North Texas.
Picture yourself strolling through the historic square under glowing string lights, discovering your next favorite food truck, grabbing a loaded taco, listening to live music, browsing local makers, and enjoying a perfect fall weekend with the people you love.
Admission is FREE, so bring your appetite and make a day of it!
📍 EVENT DETAILS
📅 Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 Historic Downtown Celina Square
141 N. Ohio St / 302 W. Walnut St
Celina, TX 75009
🎟️ Admission: FREE
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly • Pet-Friendly • All Ages Welcome
🤝 Interested in Becoming a Vendor or might see this as an opportunity for your business,
Food trucks, artisans, small businesses, sponsors, and other participating vendors are welcome to inquire about opportunities.
Vendor spaces are limited and applications are reviewed as space becomes available.
For inquiries:
🌮 COME HUNGRY. THERE'S A LOT TO TASTE.
From classic favorites to bold new flavors, the festival is all about discovering great street food in a fun outdoor atmosphere.
🌮 Taco & Street Eats
Explore a variety of food trucks and pop-ups serving:
- Authentic street tacos
- Birria & quesabirria
- BBQ & smoked meats
- Mexican street food
- Loaded fries & comfort food
- Churros & sweet treats
- Aguas frescas & specialty drinks
- International street eats
- And plenty of festival favorites
Bring your appetite — you'll want to try more than one!
🛍️ SHOP, DISCOVER & SUPPORT LOCAL
Take a break between bites and explore the Craft & Artisan Market.
Discover unique products from local makers, artists, boutiques, and small businesses, including:
✨ Handmade goods
👕 Fashion & apparel
💍 Jewelry & accessories
🏠 Home décor
🌶️ Small-batch sauces & specialty foods
🐾 Pet products
🎨 Art & crafts
🎁 Unique gifts and more
It's the perfect place to find something you won't see at a typical shopping center.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
The food is only part of the experience.
Enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend with music and activities filling the historic square.
Expect:
🎵 Live bands & performers
🎧 DJ entertainment
🎤 Main-stage performances
🎲 Lawn games
📸 Festival photo opportunities
🌟 Evening lights & entertainment
Grab some food, find a spot, and enjoy the show.
👨👩👧👦 FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Bring the entire crew!
The festival is designed to give families plenty to see and do throughout the weekend.
🎈 Kids can enjoy:
- Face painting
- Lawn games
- Family-friendly entertainment
- Open outdoor spaces
- Festival activities
And yes — four-legged family members are welcome too! 🐶
Bring your leashed pups and enjoy a walk around the square while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the festival.
✨ THREE DAYS. THREE DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES.
🌙 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Friday Night Bites
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Start the weekend with an evening on the square.
Enjoy tacos and street food beneath the lights, browse the night market, listen to music, and kick off the festival with friends and family.
Perfect for: Date night • After-work fun • Friends • Food lovers
🌮 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
The Taco Throwdown & Main Street Fest
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
The biggest day of the weekend!
Spend the day exploring the food trucks, shopping the artisan market, enjoying live music, playing lawn games, and soaking up the energy of Downtown Celina.
Come for lunch.
Stay for dinner.
And don't be surprised if you end up coming back for dessert.
☀️ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Sunday Funday & Local Artisan Showcase
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Slow things down and enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon on the square.
Grab some brunch, discover local makers, listen to acoustic performances, bring the family, and enjoy one last round of your favorite festival foods before the weekend comes to an end.
📸 MAKE A DAY OF IT
Whether you're coming for the tacos, the music, the shopping, the family activities — or simply looking for something fun to do this weekend — there's something waiting for you in Downtown Celina.
Come with friends.
Bring the family.
Bring your appetite.
Stay for the entertainment.
Discover something new.
And make a weekend out of it.
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
That's right — admission is FREE.
No ticket required to enjoy the festival grounds.
Just show up, bring your appetite, and get ready for a great weekend in Downtown Celina.
Food, drinks, shopping, and certain activities may be available for purchase separately.
📍 SEE YOU IN DOWNTOWN CELINA!
Three days.
Great food.
Live entertainment.
Local shopping.
Family fun.
And thousands of reasons to get out and enjoy North Texas.
🌮 MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
October 16–18, 2026
Celina Taco & Street Eats Fest 2026
FREE ADMISSION • ALL AGES WELCOME
Come hungry. Stay awhile. Have a great weekend.
Event venue & nearby stays
Historic Downtown Celina Square, 141 N. Ohio St, Celina, United States
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