Did you know the world’s first ever taco festival was held right here in Arizona back in 2010? It’s now 11 years later, and the Arizona Taco Festival has only gotten better with age. Mark your calendar for October 23 and 24, because the festival is coming back to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale for another weekend of food and fun. With over 50 taco vendors, more than 100 different varieties of tequila, live music, and so much more, this annual event is a fiesta of epic proportions that you definitely won’t want to miss.

On October 23 and 24, the 11th-annual Arizona Taco Festival will turn Salt River Fields at the Talking Stick Resort into a fiesta of epic proportions.

Facebook/ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL Set to take place from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day, the weekend-long event will feature a whopping 50 different taco vendors.

All of the tacos are just $3 a piece, so you can try whatever looks good without breaking the bank.

Facebook/ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be available, so whether or not you have dietary restrictions, everyone is welcome.

If your appetite knows no bounds, enter the taco eating contest and see just how big of an eater you really are.

Facebook/ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL Ten people at a time get on stage and devour as many tacos as possible in the allotted time. There’s also a hot pepper eating contest for the very bravest of souls!

While many of the tacos feature all the usual suspects like cilantro, cheese, and tomatoes, plenty of fusion options will be offered, as well.

Facebook/ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL If you’ve never had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into a sushi taco, don’t let another year pass by without checking it off your foodie bucket list. You’ll also have access to a hot sauce tent curated by Vic Clinco, owner of the nation’s largest private collection of hot sauces. With some of his hottest and most unique varieties on display, you can rest assured you’ll find a new favorite.

One of the most highly anticipated parts of the festival is the tequila, with samples of over 100 different varieties from 30 brands.

Facebook/ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL To get the most bang for your buck, consider purchasing a “Tequila Passport.” At $25 each, these special wristbands include 10 half-ounce samples of your choosing.

Other activities on the schedule include daily Luche Libre performances, a Chihuahua beauty pageant, and live music.

Facebook/ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL The fun just keeps going all weekend long!

Don’t miss the quirky photo-ops scattered all across the festival grounds!

Facebook/ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL You’ll want to remember every delicious second of your visit.

General admission is $14 per person, while VIP tickets – which include a Tequila Passport, five full-size alcoholic beverages, one water or soda, and a private lounge and restrooms – go for $100 each. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. To learn more, visit the festival’s Facebook page.

Facebook/ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL

Set to take place from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day, the weekend-long event will feature a whopping 50 different taco vendors.

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be available, so whether or not you have dietary restrictions, everyone is welcome.

Ten people at a time get on stage and devour as many tacos as possible in the allotted time. There’s also a hot pepper eating contest for the very bravest of souls!

If you’ve never had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into a sushi taco, don’t let another year pass by without checking it off your foodie bucket list. You’ll also have access to a hot sauce tent curated by Vic Clinco, owner of the nation’s largest private collection of hot sauces. With some of his hottest and most unique varieties on display, you can rest assured you’ll find a new favorite.

To get the most bang for your buck, consider purchasing a “Tequila Passport.” At $25 each, these special wristbands include 10 half-ounce samples of your choosing.

The fun just keeps going all weekend long!

You’ll want to remember every delicious second of your visit.

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Address: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA