Just the FAQs
Q: What and when is the costume contest?
A: Come dressed in your best Taco Fest themed costume and you could be crowned the King or Queen of the festival. We will offer 3 awards for two categories: Best Costume and Best Group Costume. To enter, show up at the wrestling ring at 3pm! It’s free to enter.
Q: Are wristbands required to eat and drink?
A: You have to buy wristbands (which come with tickets) in order to eat or drink. You can buy more tickets inside ONLY if you have a wristband.
Q: What should I wear?
A: The festival is on Boulder Creek, so take advantage of the cool water on a hot day! Weat shoes that can get wet, shorts and shirts that dry easily. We also recommend shades hats since there is not a ton of shade in the taco vendor area.
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: Dogs are allowed in Boulder parks, including our festival grounds. However, crowds and hot asphalt may not be the best place for your pup. If you want to bring a dog, it MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES and well-behaved. You will be asked to leave the festival by City Police if your dog is involved in an altercation. Finally, if it is hot, please make sure to give your dog time in the creek and plenty of water (it’s free;)
Q: I can not longer attend. Can I get a refund?
A: Sorry, we don’t offer refunds under any circumstances. However, you are welcome to transfer your wristband to another person. To do this, login to events.com, click manage registration and update attendee info.
Q: What’s allowed and not allowed in the festival?
A: Allowed: chairs, water bottles, well-behaved and leashed pets. If bringing pets. please make sure to keep them cool - the asphalt can be very hot.
A: NOT Allowed: Weapons of any kind, outside food and drink, smoking
Q: Will security be checking bags?
A: Yes, security will check bags upon entry
Q: Is the event rain or shine?
A: The event happens rain or shine. In Colorado, we often see a brief shower in the afternoon that passes quickly.
Q: Will there be free water at the festival?
A: Yes, we will have free drinking water stations where you can fill a bottle. We will not provide cups for water (to reduce waste), so bring a bottle or use a cup or can from finished drink
Q: How many tickets are needed per item?
A: Pretty much everything = 1 ticket. So you can get 1 taco for 1 ticket, 1 beer for 1 ticket, 1 margarita for 1 ticket and TWO non-alcoholic drinks for 1 ticket.
Q: Will additional tickets be available in the festival?
A: Yes, we sell additional tickets in the festival for $5 each.
Q: Can I pick up wristbands/tickets before the event?
A: YES - we will have a wristband pick up on Friday 8/9 from 5:00- 7:00 at Mojo Taqueria (2785 Iris) You can also pick up other people’s wristbands as long as you have a photo of their ID. You will have to put on the wristband when checking in.