Baltimore, mark your calendars and prepare your stomachs: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Inner Harbor transforms into a tortilla-wrapped wonderland for the Baltimore Taco Festival – held right downtown at Power Plant Live! – and tickets are on sale now.
Yes, you read that right—an entire festival dedicated to the humble taco, that beautiful little food boat carrying salsa, meat, cheese, and as much hot sauce as you can handle.
What to Expect
Picture this:
Endless tacos from local taquerias and pop-up stands. Chicken, beef, vegan jackfruit that tastes suspiciously like chicken—whatever your taco personality, it’s here.
Margarita madness. Expect at least 14 kinds of tequila you’ve never heard of, and a bartender who swears this one “goes down smooth” right before it sets your esophagus on fire.
Party music including everything from mariachi bands to DJs – because nothing pairs with tacos like a band trying to convince you that dancing with queso stains on your shirt is completely acceptable.
Lucha libre wrestling. Masked wrestlers suplex-ing each other all over the place. What more could you want?
Kids Fun Zone. Balloons, magic, face painters – everything tiny taco lovers need to stay entertained.
Eating contests. Feel like stuffing yourself with tacos or wolfing down the spicy hot chili peppers? There’s a contest for you to prove it!
Survival Tips for the Amateur Taco Warrior
- Don’t wear white. Unless you want a salsa-splattered shirt that doubles as modern art.
- Pace yourself. This isn’t a sprint; it’s a tortilla marathon. Eating six tacos in five minutes sounds fun until you’re crying in line for the porta-potty.
- Don’t challenge abuela. If you spot someone’s grandmother running a stand, don’t ask, “Is it spicy?” Just accept your fate.
And remember: The Baltimore Taco Festival isn’t just about food. It’s about community, laughter, and the shared human experience of realizing you’ve eaten so much guacamole you need to loosen your belt.
The Logistics
Tickets to the festival are on sale now – including several tiers of entry (VIP tix include early admission, special seating areas, swag, extra food and drink, and more): https://www.tacofestival.com/event/baltimore/
Plus, there are opportunities to volunteer with set-up and checking in – and volunteers gain access to the event plus one free drink ticket.
While you’re buying tickets and rounding up your taco-loving friends, don’t forget to plan your parking ahead of time. The festival’s location – Power Plant Live! – is located just a few steps away from Harbor Park Garage, making it the perfect spot to kick off your Tex-Mex weekend.
Harbor Park is located at 55 Market Place and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and it’s easily accessible via major routes in and out of downtown. The garage is well-lit and safe, with a friendly, knowledgeable staff onsite.
Plus, parking is reasonably priced and can be reserved ahead of time, making it even easier to plan ahead.
downtown Baltimore and parking is reasonably priced and can be reserved ahead of time.
For more information about Harbor Park Garage, including special deals for eventgoers, visit: https://harborparkgarage.com/parking-nearby/power-plant-live-parking/