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Taco Fest in Wichita: Best Taco in ICT 2025

It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to have tacos! The Wichita Taco Festival is back! This year’s Taco Fest will be held June 28, 2025, in Downtown Wichita at the Fountains at Waterwalk. It was previously at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover. Stroll around and savor a variety of tacos, international cuisines, and more, all while enjoying live music.

Get your tickets early to take advantage of the discount pre-sale prices! The first 200 guests will receive a discount.

Wichita Taco Festival

If you missed the discount, you can still get tickets for the regular price. Single tickets start at $15. You can purchase tickets at Dillons. Visit their website here for more info. 

  • Taco Festival is from 3 – 9 pm on June 28, 2025.
  • Enjoy a large selection of locally crafted, delicious $2 Tacos from many vendors. At the festival, vendors also serve different kinds of salsa with chips, nachos, and elote.
  • A diverse mix of DJs and Bands set the tone for the festival.
  • Enjoy world-class Lucha Libre wrestlers as they go head-to-head for a chance to be crowned Champion of Taco Fest.
  • A crowd favorite, 10 event attendees face off to see who can consume the most Jalapenos in a given time.
  • A competition amongst all participating festival food vendors to determine the best Taco and Salsa vendor. Judged by a select group of locally renowned foodies.
  • All ages are welcome. 

General Admission (Early Bird) – $12 + fees

  • $12 + fees Single – Admits one
  • Admission into Festival Grounds?
  • The Opportunity to try a curated list of local Taco Vendors selling tacos for only $2 each.
  • The Opportunity to participate in the Jalapeno Eating Competition and win $100.
  • The opportunity to indulge in all the Festival attractions and Entertainment.
  • The Opportunity to win giveaways and prizes. 

VIP Tequila Expo Pre-Sale – $65 + fees

  • Must be 21+ to access this area – ID’s will be checked
  • Only 200 Tickets Available  
  • Admission into Festival Grounds?
  • The Opportunity to try a curated list of local Taco Vendors selling tacos for only $2 each.
  • The Opportunity to participate in the Jalapeno Eating Competition and win $100.
  • The opportunity to indulge in all the Festival attractions and Entertainment. 
  • The Opportunity to win giveaways and prizes.
  • VIP Hours – 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Tequila Expo Hours – 4:30 pm-7:30 pm
  • Private shaded area
  • Tickets are Available online only!?
  • Ticket includes admission into Taco Fest
  • Commemorative festival lanyard
  • Sample up to 10 different .5 oz shots of Top Shelf Tequila & Mescal
  • Re-entry allowed into VIP area!
  • Restrooms on site

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3 Responses

  1. Hi there! Are pets allowed in to Taco Fest? My dog Chimi is named for his love of Mexican food!

    Terry Morgan

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