Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Press Release

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Taco Fest presented by Good Foods Saturday, September 14 – Henry Maier Festival Park

Special Limited Time Offer – Buy ANY Taco Fest Ticket Get a FREE Summerfest 2024 General Admission Ticket

By - May 3rd, 2024 12:01 pm

MILWAUKEE, WI (May 3, 2024) – Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) and OnMilwaukee are excited to announce details for the 10th anniversary of Taco Fest presented by Good Foods on Saturday, September 14 at Henry Maier Festival Park.  Visit MilwaukeeTacoFest.com for the list of vendors, information on entertainment, ticket options, and to purchase admission.

Taco Fest also announced a special limited time offer. From May 3-5, 2024, ONLINE ONLY – buy ANY Taco Fest ticket and receive a FREE Summerfest 2024 general admission ticket. Visit MilwaukeeTacoFest.com to purchase and for more information.

New this year:

  • Free guac and salsa samples for all attendees from Good Foods! As a local company, Good Foods is proud to support community events in their own backyard, including Taco Fest and Summerfest!
  • Official Taco Fest merch is available to purchase HERE – buy now, before it sells out.

Attendees at the 10th anniversary of Taco Fest can choose between a Lunch Session and a Dinner Session, each featuring General Admission, VIP, and Super VIP ticket options, which include tickets to be redeemed for tacos from various vendors. Additional taco tickets can also be purchased onsite.  Non-taco items such as beverages and sides will be available for purchase from vendors, including specialty drinks such as margaritas and palomas.

Lunch Session:

  • $25 General Admission: Noon and 1:00 p.m. entry tickets will be sold, includes 4 taco tickets
  • $50 VIP: early entry from 11:00 a.m. – Noon, includes 10 taco tickets and one free margarita (or other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage)
  • $125 Super VIP: early entry from 11:00 a.m. – Noon, includes unlimited bar privileges (margaritas and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) in a private lounge area and 10 taco tickets.

The Lunch Session will conclude at 3:00 p.m. and the festival grounds will be cleared of attendees in preparation for the Dinner Session.

Dinner Session:

  • $25 General Admission: 5:00 p.m. entry and 6:00 p.m. entry tickets will be sold, includes 4 taco tickets
  • $50 VIP: early entry from 4:00 p.m. – 5 :00 p.m., includes 10 taco tickets and one free margarita (or other alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage)
  • $125 Super VIP: early entry from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., includes unlimited bar privileges (margaritas and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) in a private lounge area and 10 taco tickets.

The Dinner session will conclude at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now, and due to the popularity of the event, organizers encourage attendees to buy tickets early.  Walkup admission will only be available if capacity allows. Children under 5 years of age are admitted free.

Activities during the 10th anniversary of Taco Fest will include Mondo Lucha! Live, featuring High Flyin’ Pro Wrestling, a Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, and various interactive games from Bars & Rec.

Taco Fest is cashless; to support guests who prefer to carry cash, a prepaid cash-to-card option will be available to exchange cash and obtain a pre-paid debit card with the same amount of money, with no transaction fee. These cards can be used as pre-paid debit cards during the event, as well as anywhere in the world that accepts Mastercard Debit.

Event organizers are seeking to add additional food trucks and restaurants to the vendor lineup.  Interested vendors can contact events@onmilwaukee.com  to apply. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit MilwaukeeTacoFest.com

About Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. is an independent, private 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1965 that produces Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance, a three-weekend music festival featuring over 600 artists across 12 stages.  Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. also maintains and improves Henry Maier Festival Park, located on 75 acres on the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI.  In addition to Summerfest, Henry Maier Festival Park hosts a variety of ethnic and cultural festivals, concerts, walks, runs, and other special events.  The mission of the organization is to promote an understanding of different ethnic cultures, the histories and traditions of various nationalities, harmony in the community, civic pride as well as to provide a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation for the public and employment opportunities for the youth of the community. For more details, visit Summerfest.com, Facebook.com/Summerfest, Twitter: @Summerfest or Instagram: @Summerfest.

About OnMilwaukee

Launched in 1998, OnMilwaukee is Milwaukee’s premier daily news, dining, entertainment, and culture digital magazine.  In 2020, OnMilwaukee was Editor and Publisher Magazine’s “2020 EPPY Award” winner for “Best Entertainment Site” in the United States, the third time the company has been recognized with that honor.  OnMilwaukee is committed to grow communities and businesses through engaging digital media.  In addition, OnMilwaukee is a full-service strategic hub for clients who need customized digital advertising solutions. Visit OnMilwaukee for more information.

About Good Foods Group, LLC.

Good Foods Group, LLC. is a leader in making quality dips and spreads such as guacamoles and salsa. Good Foods’ delicious dips are made with real ingredients and are free from artificial flavors and preservatives. For more information, please visit GoodFoods.com.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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