Waterloo region’s premiere event bringing samples of the best taco and beverage creations together with live entertainment in a unique venue, a guaranteed great time!
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.
All proceeds from Tacofest go directly to Community Support Connections. Community Support Connections is a non-profit organization that promotes the health of the whole person – mind and body – through support services. Serving over 7,000 seniors and people with disabilities in Waterloo Region, their aim is to enable people to live at home with independence and dignity. Community Support Connections is creating a community where everyone feels at home – valued, connected, and empowered.
The 13th annual Tacofest will be held on Friday, June 19th, 2026 at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum (10 Huron Road, Kitchener) from 6PM-10PM. Stay tuned to our social media pages and website for more information about this year’s Tacofest.
Tickets include parking, unlimited tacos from our region’s celebrated local restaurants, entertainment, and activities. Additionally, you’ll have access to our region’s top-notch beverage vendors ($1 drink samples) as well as an opportunity to vote for your favourite taco and brew of the night (and help your favourite win a glorious trophy).
This is a 19+ event and valid photo ID will be required to enter. Tickets will go on sale on March 31st 2026.
