# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kansas City Taco Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The most anticipated food & entertainment festival of the year is taking place at Kansas City Live! on Saturday, September 19th, 2026!About this EventThis year, we're taking over an entire city block! With more vendors, more tacos, more margaritas, and more entertainment than ever before, the Kansas City Taco Festival is back for one MASSIVE event at Kansas City Live! on Saturday, September 19, 2026.Get ready for an action-packed day featuring an incredible variety of tacos, refreshing margaritas, exciting games, taco-themed contests, and nonstop entertainment. Enjoy live bands on stage, authentic Mariachi music, family-friendly activities, and so much more at what promises to be Kansas City's most anticipated food and entertainment festival of the year!GET READY FOR...- 30+ Taco & Food Vendors (over 100+ styles of tacos- HUGE City Block Take Over (much more space, vendors & activations)!- Multiple Margarita Bars- Giant Nacho Station- Lucha Libre Wrestling Shows- Kids Pinata Smashing- Live Bands & DJs (multiple areas)- Tequila Flights- Authentic Mariachi & Folkloric Performers- Access to Kansas City Live! Block- Hot Chili Pepper & Taco Eating Contests- Live Music on the Outdoor Stage- Giant General Vendor Market- Free Kids Fun Zone (face painters, bounce houses, balloon twisters)- Axe Throwing Area- Games, Activities & Fun for ALL AGES!- and much more!TICKET DETAILSGENERAL ADMISSION (Pre-Sale & Limited) 2PM – 8PM- Entry into the festival- Lucha libre wrestling shows- 1st drink FREE (beer, margaritas, soda, water)VIP PACKAGE (Pre-Sale & Limited) 12PM – 8PM- 2 Hours of VIP early access- Complimentary Nacho Bar (12PM -2PM)- 4 Drink Tickets (beer, margaritas, soda, water)- 4 Taco vouchers- Lucha Libre Wrestling Shows- 25% Off merchandise coupon- Commemorative gift bag with shot glass, giveaways & more!KIDS & Under 21 ADMISSION- Kids 10 & under are FREE & do not require a ticket- Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardianRESTAURANTS & FOOD TRUCKS: A full list of participating vendors & entertainment is coming soon!TICKET VOUCHER SYSTEM & BEVERAGES: All food-related items will work on a voucher system with stations located throughout the festival grounds. Purchase your taco vouchers ($5 a voucher sold in sheets of 4 for $20) at any of the stations and then simply exchange them for Tacos, Elotes, Nacho’s, and all food-related menu items! All vendors will offer at least two items on their menu for one voucher ($5). All alcohol & beverages will work on a cash & credit system. There will be ATM’s on site but highly encourage cash sales to expedite the overall process.KIDS FUN ZONE: Enjoy FREE fun for the whole family! There will be face painters, bounce houses, piñata smashing contests, carnival games & more. Kids 10 and under are FREE!TACO & HOT CHILI PEPPER EATING CONTEST: Prizes & bragging rights awarded for 1st – 3rd place! Sign-ups will take place with the DJ at the main stage.SPONSORS / VENDORS / FOOD TRUCKS / RESTAURANTS: Have a restaurant, food truck or vendor inquiry? Join the taco party! Contact us directly today at (888) 827-8340 or by email at info@tasteofyourtown.comPARKING: The District and the City have multiple parking garages and surface lots within and surrounding the District. Parking is available all day, every day when you dine or shop in the District, in the KC Live! parking garage.KANSAS CITY LIVE CODE OF CONDUCT: Kansas City Live prohibits the following:- Outside food or beverage. They have plenty for you to enjoy!- Weapons/Guns or other items that present a risk of harm to a person or property.- Pets. Humans and service animals only.- Illegal, disruptive, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior.- Smoking and vaping indoors. Please use designated outdoor smoking areas.- Oversized bags or purses larger than 16x12.” KC Live! reserves the right to inspect all items entering KC Live!- Photography or video recordings for commercial use without prior approval by management.- Solicitation or loitering. Failure to comply with the Guest Code of Conduct or other reasonable requests from management or security may result in the loss of privilege to visit our venue.REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY: All Ticket Sales for The Kansas City Taco Festival are FINAL - refunds will not be issued. All tickets are delivered via tracked delivery email. This is a "Rain / Snow / Heat or Shine" indoor/outdoor event. In the event of an act of God and the event must be postponed, all ticket purchases will be valid and honored on the makeup date. Ticket prices are subject to change and increase at any time. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/kansas-city-taco-festival/100001996482122773 - **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, entertainment, music, contests, sports, food-drinks, carnivals, food-truck-festivals, parties, performances, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 21 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 6 hours - Location: KC Live! - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.98, max: 79.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: KC Live! - **lat**: 39.0980534 - **long**: -94.58160529999999 - **full address**: KC Live!, 13 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kansas City Taco Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0dba4c57566850522cc7ea2bab2c7ae835435cea23abd39873ca6c5d9d57850f-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785886513 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kansas City Taco Festival being held? - **A:** Kansas City Taco Festival takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at KC Live!, 13 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kansas City Taco Festival? - **A:** Kansas City Taco Festival is organized by A Taste of Your Town. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at A Taste of Your Town's events? - **A:** Attendees have given A Taste of Your Town a rating of 3.63/5 based on reviews from 38 verified attendees on AllEvents. A Taste of Your Town has 4,000+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. A Taste of Your Town has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kansas City Taco Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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