8th Annual Tacos and Tamales Festival

8455 Kids Zone Pkwy Las Vegas

From Saturday, April 11 2026 at 07:00 PM until Monday, April 13 2026 at 05:00 AM

The heat is officially back! Clark County Parks and Recreation is proud to present the 8th Annual Tacos and Tamales Festival, a vibrant celebration where culinary excellence, culture, and community converge. This cornerstone spring event promises a "bigger and bolder" experience at the Desert Breeze Events Center this April.

Event Details:

Saturday, April 11: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 12: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

Festival Highlights

Attendees can immerse themselves in two full days of flavor and fun, featuring:

  • Authentic Eats: The valley's best local vendors serving up signature tacos and tamales.
  • Competitions: Cast your vote in the "People’s Choice" Best Taco and Best Tamale contests.

     
  • Entertainment: High-energy live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, and local spray paint art battles.

     
  • Family Fun: Full carnival with midway games, the NEW "El Mercadito" kids’ market, art activations, and Loteria.

     
  • The Experience: Cooking demonstrations, a dedicated dance floor, and a 21+ alcohol tasting experience called "The Walk."

Tickets:

Adults (11-59): pre-sale, $7, day of price, $12.50
Children (6-10) / Seniors (60+): pre-sale, $3.50, day of price, $7
Children 5 and under FREE
Multi-day Pass: pre-sale, $12.50, day of price, $20
"The Walk" Tasting (21+) Upgrade: pre-sale $25, day of price $40

Note: Multi-day admission packages including merchandise (T-shirts and stickers) are also available during the pre-sale period.