Let Your Appetite Go Crazy At The Biggest Taco Festival In Arizona
By Katie Lawrence|Published August 23, 2021
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Did you know the world’s first ever taco festival was held right here in Arizona back in 2010? It’s now 11 years later, and the Arizona Taco Festival has only gotten better with age. Mark your calendar for October 23 and 24, because the festival is coming back to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale for another weekend of food and fun. With over 50 taco vendors, more than 100 different varieties of tequila, live music, and so much more, this annual event is a fiesta of epic proportions that you definitely won’t want to miss.
On October 23 and 24, the 11th-annual Arizona Taco Festival will turn Salt River Fields at the Talking Stick Resort into a fiesta of epic proportions.
Ten people at a time get on stage and devour as many tacos as possible in the allotted time. There's also a hot pepper eating contest for the very bravest of souls!
If you've never had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into a sushi taco, don't let another year pass by without checking it off your foodie bucket list. You'll also have access to a hot sauce tent curated by Vic Clinco, owner of the nation's largest private collection of hot sauces. With some of his hottest and most unique varieties on display, you can rest assured you'll find a new favorite.
One of the most highly anticipated parts of the festival is the tequila, with samples of over 100 different varieties from 30 brands.
To get the most bang for your buck, consider purchasing a "Tequila Passport." At $25 each, these special wristbands include 10 half-ounce samples of your choosing.
Other activities on the schedule include daily Luche Libre performances, a Chihuahua beauty pageant, and live music.
You'll want to remember every delicious second of your visit.
General admission is $14 per person, while VIP tickets – which include a Tequila Passport, five full-size alcoholic beverages, one water or soda, and a private lounge and restrooms – go for $100 each. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. To learn more, visit the festival’s Facebook page.
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