Shell Yeah! Royal Oak Taco Fest 2025 Brings the Flavor and the Fun

The Royal Oak Taco Fest is one of Michigan’s top summer festivals.

The annual event features a taco-eating contest, food trucks, live music, a kid zone with free activities, Lucha Libre wrestling, beer options, mechanical bull rides, margaritas, and tequila samples.

I can tell you from first-hand experience, the Royal Oak Taco Fest is a blast. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting event.

When is the Royal Oak Taco Fest?

Dates for the Royal Oak Taco Fest area are as follows,

• Thursday, July 3rd, 2025: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Friday, July 4th, 2025: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Saturday, July 5th, 2025: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Sunday, July 6th, 2025: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

The event is held in downtown Royal Oak. Parking options are available here.

What food trucks will be at the Royal Oak Taco Fest?

Food trucks on site for Royal Oak Taco Fest 2025 include the following,

• Dos Locos Burritos Mezcal
• The Taco Cartel
• Real Taco Express
• Cousin's Maine Lobster
• Xay's Jammin Caribbean
• Galindos

Additional food vendors have yet to be announced.

How much are tickets for the Royal Oak Taco Fest?

Ticket prices are as follows

• $10 tickets now until July 1st, 2025.
• $12 tickets beginnning July 2nd, 2025 at the door.
• Children 3 and under are admitted free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased in advance here.

What bands are performing at the Royal Oak Taco Fest 2025?

Guests will enjoy a variety of musical genres throughout the festival. Three stages will showcase everything from rhythm and blues to rock, jazz, country, alternative, and more.

You will also enjoy Marachi bands throughout the festival.

Get ready for a great time in Royal Oak - tacos and tequila? I’m so there.