Four days of tacos, margaritas, live music, and more
Cleveland Taco Fest will return to Jacobs Pavilion over Labor Day weekend, bringing four days of tacos, live entertainment and a variety of activities to the west bank of the Flats.
The festival runs Friday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 7 at Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St. Hours are 4–10 p.m. Friday, noon–10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and noon–8 p.m. Monday.
Organizers say the event will feature food from more than 30 local taquerias and eateries, along with Mexican and craft beer, margaritas and other cocktails. Two stages are scheduled to host entertainment throughout the weekend, with Lucha Libre wrestling, taco-eating contests – a hot sauce competition and a children’s activity area also on the schedule.
This year marks the third Cleveland Taco Fest. The festival debuted in 2024 and returned to Jacobs Pavilion for a second year in 2025.
General admission is currently listed at $7 in advance and $10 at the door, with four-packs priced at $5 per ticket. The 2026 event listing says children under 10 and military, police and fire personnel are admitted free. Food and beverages are purchased separately.
More information and advance tickets are available through the Cleveland Taco Fest website. Cleveland Taco Fest