FAQs
We try to answer the most frequently asked questions about Taco Fest below, but please reach out to us if you have others!
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Royal Oak Taco Fest will take place in downtown Royal Oak from July 3 - July 5, 2026. Hours for the festival are Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm, and Sunday 11am-8pm
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The festival is located in Royal Oak on the East side of Main Street between 11 Mile and 4th Street. It includes Centennial Commons Park, 3rd Street from Main to Knowles Street, Williams Street from 3rd to 4th Street, Troy Street from 11 Mile to 3rd Street and portions of the Royal Oak City Complex parking lots. For more information including festival entrances, please check out our event map here.
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$12 at the door
$5 for children ages 6-10
Children 5 & under enjoy free admission
Active / Retired Military are available to receive 50% off admission when military id/tag is presented. This discount is only available on-site at the festival gate. Please inquire at the gate.
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Children 5 and under are free at all times, and children aged 6-10 can attend for just $5.
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Yes, all individuals age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian after 7:00p.m.
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Admission grants you access to the festival along with the Live Entertainment, Lucha Libre wrestling, Strolling Mariachi Band, Taco Eating Contest, and tons of FREE activities including our Kids Zone Activities and bounce houses.
Food and beverage is not included with admission, all vendors will be accepting cash, credit or debit.
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Food will vary between vendor but tacos will start around $3 each. All vendors will accept cash, credit, and debit. Non-alcoholic beverages start at $3, beer at $10 and cocktails at $13. Tequila tasting prices for our Tequila! Tequila! Cantina and beverage prices for our Margarita Fro-zone will be available on our website soon, but we will also have beer, wine, and other spirits and cocktails available at our other festival bars as well.
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No outside food or beverages are allowed, except baby formula, baby bottles, or young children’s sippy cups.
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Yes, but please note that all bags and backpacks are subject to search at the gate. You may not bring in any coolers, food, beverages, bikes, skateboards, or unlawful weapons.
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Yes, dogs will be permitted at Taco Fest this year! Please clean up after your pet.
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Downtown Royal Oak has lots of parking options in structures, surface lots and parking meters. Parking in the 11 Mile & Center Street Structures and the Farmer’s Market City Hall Lot will be available for parking. For more details, please review our parking tab or view a full list of locations here.
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We’re keeping you “Cool” at Taco Fest.
• We’re adding 12 misting stations
• Chill out at the Splash Pad at Centennial Commons
• Tenting with fans added
• Plenty of Shade throughout the site
• 50 nearby Royal Oak restaurants with AC and seating
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