About this Event
Taco Fest 2026 takes over the Salinas Sports Complex for a 2-day celebration of tacos, mariscos, micheladas, music, culture, and community! Enjoy food vendors, live music, lucha libre on Saturday, classic & lowrider car showcase on Sunday, desserts, retail vendors, and family-friendly activities all weekend long. This is the ultimate Central Coast food festival for taco lovers, culture enthusiasts, and families. Come hungry and get ready for two unforgettable days of food, flavor, and festival vibes!
Come hungry and explore an exciting lineup of culinary talent featuring tacos, birria, mariscos, fusion concepts, vegan options, desserts, aguas frescas, and beer.
Festival Highlights:
• Food Vendors
• Lucha Libre (Saturday)
• Classic & Lowrider Car Showcase (Sunday)
• Micheladas, Beer & Beverages
• Desserts & Aguas Frescas
• Retail, Arts & Craft Vendors
• Family Activities & Bounce Houses
• Live Entertainment & Music
• Beer Garden + Festival-Wide Drinks
Taco Fest Awards — 2026
This year’s festival will also feature the Taco Fest Awards, where vendors will compete for honors including:
🏆 Best Traditional Taco
🔥 Best Birria
🥇 Best Fusion
🍤 Best Seafood
🌱 Best Vegan
⭐ People’s Choice Taco Champion 2026
Join us for two incredible days of tacos, entertainment, and great vibes as we celebrate food, community, and culture in the heart of Salinas.
Dates:
Saturday, May 30 — 1PM–9PM
Sunday, May 31 — 10AM–4PM
Location:
Salinas Sports Complex — Salinas, CA
Tickets available now. This event will sell out — secure your passes early and bring your appetite!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 North Main Street, Salinas, United States
USD 12.51 to USD 33.85
