Tacofest returns: friday, june 19th 2026

What is Tacofest?

Waterloo Region Tacofest promises three things: tacos, craft beer, and good times. Proceeds from the award-winning event will support Community Support Connections, a local charity that works with hundreds of local volunteers to help over 7,000 seniors live happily and healthy in the comfort of their own homes.

Not only that, but Tacofest is a celebration of our region’s phenomenal local restaurant and brewery scene. Featuring local restaurants and their finest tacos, local craft breweries serving their best brews, music, face painting, and more. Every-year, trophies are awarded by our expert panel of judges, and you – the attendees. Tacofest promises to rock Waterloo Region for the 13th year once again on Friday, June 19th, 2026.

Tickets are available now! Get yours here.

Stay tuned to our website and social media pages for information about vendors, entertainment, and more.

2026 Participating Restaurants

2026 Participating Beverage vendors

2025 participating Sponsors

Tacofest’s Sponsors are community champions – committed not only to bringing you a great event but also to supporting the wellbeing of more than 7,000 local seniors and people with disabilities. 

Transportation Sponsor

Sustainability Sponsor

Green Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Hot Sauce Sponsor

In Kind Sponsor

In Kind Sponsor

In Kind Sponsor

In Kind Sponsor

In Kind Sponsor

2025 award winners

These are the award winning restaurants and breweries for Tacofest 2025.

People's
Taco

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Innovation
Award

The Golden
Taco

Vegetarian Victor

Best
Brew

People's
Brew