September 14, 2024 | 12pm – 9pm
Dr. AJ Chandler Park – 178 E Commonwealth Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225
Rockin’ Taco Street Fest
TACO ‘BOUT A GOOD TIME!
THIS IS NACHO AVERAGE FESTIVAL!
The 13th annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will be back to beautiful Downtown Chandler on September 14, 2024! A food, music and cultural celebration, Rockin’ Taco Street Fest features creative tacos from 20 local restaurants and food trucks. Wash it all down with Fresh Fruit Fresca, Cerveza, Handcrafted Margaritas, Micheladas and more! Event highlights include live entertainment, Luche Libre Wrestling, Hot Chili Pepper & Taco Eating Competitions, Mariachi, a Mechanical Taco Ride, Margarita & Michelada Master Tent, Little Amigos play area, additional shaded areas and much more…
Rain or Shine – No Refunds or Exchanges
Performing Live at the Event
Big Iron AZ
Big Iron AZ is a blues, country, rock, good-times-having band. Performing a large selection of tunes from many genres and aftists such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, ZZ Top, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Bob Marley, Toby Kieth, Dwight Yoakam, and many more.
Sweet Mess
Sweet Mess is a Female Rock Legends Tribute putting the spotlight on the biggest hits by the top legendary Female rock stars from the past four decades that include Joan Jett, Heart, Ronnie Spector, Blondie, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Patti Smyth, Linda Ronstadt, Pink, The Pretenders, Eurythmics, Grace Potter, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Lita Ford, The Cranberries, Alannah Miles, Paramore, Patti Smith and more.
Sweet Mess consists of Five very talented individuals. Lead singer Sylvie commands the stage delivering sultry vocals with harmonies and a captivating theatrical stage performance paying homage to these female legends of rock. Walt Murphy on lead guitar/vocals, Steven Rudolph on Bass guitar/vocals, Susan Murphy on Keys/vocals and Michael Hayes on drums/vocals.
Audiences will be singing and dancing to every song as Sweet Mess delivers a dynamic Female Rock Legends Experience.
High 90's
High 90’s is Arizona’s Alt Rock Experience. Hailing from Scottsdale, AZ, the band is a well oiled machine where talent, sound quality, and high energy stage performance is paramount. Playing top hits from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Green Day, Alice in Chains and many more, you will instantly be taken back to a time where alt-rock ruled the airwaves – a true experience guaranteed to keep you singing song after song all night long!
Bottoms Up
Bottoms Up is the culmination of four powerhouse musicians bringing one of the most accurate performances of the mighty Van Halen through the years 1978 through 1984. If you were a fan, or maybe never got the chance to see the original Van Halen, this is your opportunity to experience this unforgettable era of music history!
Nick Koclanis as Eddie Van Halen brings years of guitar virtuosity and stage presence mirroring with respect and admiration capturing the sound, sight, and essence of Eddie.
Roddy Singer as David Lee Roth is a living embodiment of what DLR brought to the show in physicality and attuned as the toast master general.
Jon Scotellero as Michael Anthony brings the intensity of the thundering bass lines throughout the show and belts out the magical back up vocals in all the familiar places while throwing the look and vibe of Michael.
Atomic Tommy Higgins as Alex Van Halen anchors the whole thing down driving the music right through the heart with tempo and passion that will leave you knowing you’ve just seen Bottoms Up as Van Halen!
General Admission $18
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Tacos with a side of tacos, please!
Stage Schedules
Rockin' Main Stage Schedule
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
DJ Set
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1:00PM - 2:30PM
Big Iron AZ
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2:30PM - 3:00PM
DJ Set
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3:00PM - 4:30PM
Sweet Mess – Female Rock Legends Tribute
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4:30PM - 5:00PM
DJ Set – Taco Eating Contest
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5:00PM - 6:30PM
High 90’s – Alt Rock Experience
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6:30PM - 7:15PM
DJ Set – Chili Eating Contest
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7:15PM - 8:45PM
Bottoms Up – Van Halen Tribute
Lucha LIbre Ring
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1:00PM
Lucha Libre Match #1
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1:15PM
Photo Op & Autographs
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2:00PM
Lucha Libre Match #2
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2:15PM
Photo Op & Autographs
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3:00PM
Lucha Libre Match #3
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3:15PM
Photo Op & Autographs
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4:00PM
Lucha Libre Match #4
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4:15PM
Photo Op & Autographs
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5:00PM
Lucha Libre Match #5
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5:15PM
Photo Op & Autographs
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
• Small, lightweight backpack (drawstring bag or purse)
• Two (2) sealed bottles of water PER PERSON
• Sunscreen (lotion only, no aerosol spray)
• Camera (professional equipment allowed, but not encouraged)
• Lawn Chairs
• Small child snacks and medical needs
• Umbreallas – small to medium
• NO glass bottles or cans (1 sealed plastic water bottle is permitted)
• NO skateboards, scooters, or hover boards
• NO GoPro / mobile video poles, sticks, or selfie sticks
• NO shade structures
• NO chains or spiked clothing (ie. wallet chain, vest with sharp spikes)
• NO weapons of any kind (knives, guns, mace/pepper spray, tasers, etc)
• NO laser pointers or artificial noise makers
• NO fireworks or explosives
• NO aerosol cans (including can / spray sunscreen)
• NO alcohol or illegal substances
>• NO small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aka Drones)
Dr AJ Chandler Park – 178 E Commonwealth Ave Chandler AZ 85225. (Downtown Chandler)
Plan ahead on where to park as you get ready to head out to the festival! Downtown Chandler has a new parking policy in place for special events. Please do not park in the spaces in front of the Downtown Chandler merchants, only park in the designated FREE parking structures and lots on this map. To avoid traffic congestion and construction delays on Arizona Ave, we suggest exiting the 202 at McQueen. For access from Chandler Blvd, please go down Delaware, turning on either Buffalo or Boston to get access to the Ports of American and First Credit Union garages.
Parking is free.
Yes, the Valley Metro system provides public transportation throughout the greater Phoenix metro area. Visit http://www.valleymetro.org/ for routes, pricing and tips to plan your trip.
Yes, the Historic Downtown Chandler area is home to many great hotels located within 2 miles of the event.
0-2 miles away
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort
1 N San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225
480-812-0900
Take the Elevator Home Rockin’ Taco $139.00 guest room rate
Book through the link or call hotel reservations at (877)685-5594.
Take the Elevator Home
Picture I.D. is required to purchase or consume alcohol. Your I.D. will be checked upon entrance into the event and could be checked randomly as asked throughout the event. Guests 21 years of age and older will be issued a wristband allowing alcohol purchase.
Not all food vendors accept debit or credit cards so please bring cash with you. ATM’s are available within the festival site for your convenience.
$15 Single; 2/$25; 4/$46. Pricing will go up closer to event. Kids 12 and under free.
You can purchase your admission ticket in advance via the website using a credit/debit card. On the day of the event, you can only purchase your ticket online using credit/debit card. There will be no box office at the festival.
Children 12-years-old and under are admitted into the event for free with a paying adult.
Yes, there will be ATM machines located at both entrances and throughout the event.
This is a rain or shine event.
Service animals only
Lost and found is located at the north entrance ticket booth.
The Chandler Police Department will be on hand to ensure your safety. Call 911 for any medical emergencies during the event.
For information on how to become an official sponsor, send an email to [email protected]
For information on how to become an event vendor, contact [email protected].
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