Event FAQ

General Admission
All ages event. Kids 12 and under FREE!
GA ticket includes all entertainment and attractions except the Tequila Expo.

Tequila Expo
You must also purchase a GA ticket to enter the festival.
(unless it is otherwise noted in a package deal you purchased)

The Tequila Expo is an event within the main event. $30 entry includes 10 samples of
craft tequila and entry to the separate expo entertainment area. 21 + only allowed in the Tequila Expo. ID required.

Tickets on sale now.

Dedicated parking is available

Dedicated event parking is available at the National Western Center on the north as well as the south sides of the Stockyards Event Center with overflow parking in the large lot behind CSU Spur Campus. Entry to all lots will be via National Western Drive and the fee per vehicle is $10, credit card only.

There will be a lot of traffic. This is unavoidable with any event in the city. If possible plan on taking a ride share to save yourself some driving around looking for a spot.

Read street and parking signs and do not block driveways. If you have to drive, leave early and be cool honey bunny.

Special discount for Taco Fest!
We have partnered with The Clarion Hotel in Denver to offer great room rates. If you rent a room with them there is shuttle service to/from the event. If you are a guest of the hotel. Please do not drink and drive.

Clarion hotel Denver
200 WEST 48TH AVE, Denver, CO, 80216, US

Bring it:
Umbrellas, shade hats, sun screen etc.
As many happy friends as possible.

How will the weather be?:
We expect a few summer drops. Bring an umbrella and we will continue the party after it stops!

Don’t bring it:
Weapons of any kind, Glass, outside food/beverage including camel packs. Security will be searching bags. Really, we are not being jerks. Unfortunately lots of underage drinking happens this way.

Pets. (unless they are registered for the race and have made arrangements with organizers.)