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2023 Connecticut Taco Festival
August 26, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
$7.50 – $45Join us at the Connecticut Taco Festival, providing CT’s Best Tacos for 6 years!!!
TICKETS: $15 ADV // $20 GATE
4-PACKS: $45 (GROUP MUST ARRIVE TOGETHER)
FREE AGES 12 AND UNDER
Featuring:
Gourmet Tacos from Restaurants & Food Trucks
Vote for CT’s Top Taco
Birria Taco Throwdown – Vote “Best Birria”
Margaritas & Cold Beer
Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling
Taco-Eating Contest at 3 PM
Photo Booth (1-5 PM)
Live Music
Craft Vendors
Kids Zone
Submit vendor inquiries to CT************@***il.com
VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS
Free Registration for Eating Contest with Admission Purchase – limited availability, registration at gate
With general admission, you gain access to the festival where you can purchase tacos on-site to help us vote and decide on Connecticut’s “TOP TACO.” Admission includes an amazing night of entertainment, as well as access to gourmet food and drinks. Food vendors will enter Tacos into the “Top Taco” contest and may offer other tacos and menu items.
ADMISSION INCLUDES:
Free kids 12 and under
Lucha Libre Wrestling
Photo Booth (1-5 PM)
Mariachi
ACCESS to Gourmet Taco Vendors, Dessert Vendors, Craft Vendors & More
Costs of Food & Bev, Crafts and Kids Activities are not included
Follow Us:
Facebook: Connecticut Taco Festival
Instagram: Connecticut Taco Festival
*Event will follow all CDC guidelines — If required by guidelines at the time, guests may be required to wear masks*
Rules & Restrictions:
Rain or Shine Event
No refunds
No pets are allowed
No drugs or weapons are allowed
No coolers or large bags are allowed
No outside food or drink permitted
Vendor items listed are subject to change
Competing items may sell out
Long Lines May Occur
Promotional content may feature merchandise, services or business establishments that may not be available or participating at the advertised event.
1,500 tickets available for this event. Total number of tickets is subject to change
*Food is not included with ticket prices, if food sells out no refunds will be given*
50% OFF PRESALE ENDED MAY 1ST
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