If you're looking for a great time with the family this weekend, then look no further than Taco Fest! The Beijinger's annual Taco Fest is so much more than just great food. Sure, there are plenty of taco vendors cooking up tasty tacos, but there are even ones flying into Beijing JUST FOR THIS FEST, so this is the only place in the city to get their food and bold flavors.
But Taco Fest isn't just about tacos – it's also a fantastic family-friendly affair for the whole family! Pets are allowed at the fest, so grab your leash and bring your fur babies out for some fun! With plenty of activities planned for kids, including games and entertainment, children of all ages are sure to have a blast. Plus, here's a special treat for families: kids who are 1.4 meters and below can enjoy free admission before 2pm, making Taco Fest an affordable and enjoyable outing for the whole family.
Whether you're a taco enthusiast looking to indulge in your favorite culinary delights or a family seeking a fun-filled weekend activity, Taco Fest offers the perfect combination of food, fun, and entertainment. So gather your loved ones, bring your appetite, and join us for a fiesta you won't soon forget at Taco Fest this weekend!
Check Out the Entertainment
Stage Games As always, we've got some super fun interactive games for you to take part in with plenty of great prizes up for grabs! So let's take a look at just what we have in store…
Sombrero Ring Toss
Teams of two will come to the stage; one
member will wear a sombrero and try to catch rings on it thrown by the
other player. Teams will be eliminated until only one ultimate
ring-catching team remains to claim the crown. There will be an array of
prizes for the winning team as well as for runners-up and participants.
The Sombrero Ring Toss will take place at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday,
with a bonus kids competition at 2pm on Sunday.
Ping Pong Butt Battle
This game involves competitors being
fitted with a box on the back of their waist containing ten ping pong
balls. Once the competition starts, players will have to shake their
booty as hard as they can to get all the ping pong balls out of the box.
The first competitor to shake out all the balls wins! The Ping Pong
Butt Battle will take place at 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Live Music
EASY STREET
Easy Street is Beijing's hottest pop-rock
band that specializes in a fun, laid-back style, performing fan-favorite
songs you'll be sure to sing along and dance to! The band is comprised
of well-known musicians from the Beijing music scene, including vocalist
Steven McKinney (Stevie Mac), keyboardist and vocalist Taylor Hartwell,
drummer and vocalist Taylor Kelly, bass guitarist Timothy Chen, and
lead guitarist Barry Allen. Together, they create a truly dynamic sound
featuring unique four-part vocal harmonies. Easy Street has everything
you want in an easy-listening party band – giving a one-of-a-kind
performance you won't want to miss!
Mojito
Mojito is a band that's been shaking up
the music scene as a well-established Latin band in China and abroad.
The musicians forming the group are known for delivering a wide array of
music styles, spanning from Latin jazz and fusion to the infectious
beats of the Caribbean, with reggaeton, and the well-known Latino
American favorites like bachata, salsa, merengue and cha cha cha, among
others. With great energy and amazing vibes, they will bring the most
authentic Latin and Caribbean flavor to the fest.
Quebra Cavaco
Quebra Cavaco brings the charm and relaxed
atmosphere of a traditional samba group from the shores of Brazil to
Beijing. The band, born within Beijing's nightlife, originally started
from pandeiro player Joao Souza advocating the idea of forming a samba
group to bring authentic Brazilian music to Beijing. Inspired by Souza's
vision, Matheus Santi joined the band. A few changes here and there,
then Diego Ramos (singer and guitarist) returns to the city, bringing
that much needed final Brazilian sauce to it. At last, Jonas dos Santos took over the cavaco, solidifying the band's current
formation.
TroVanda
TroVanda is an authentic mixture of
Caribbean and Latin American styles of music. The ensemble combines
traditional and modern sounds, the beauty of Spanish lyrics, and
enchanting rhythms that will transport you to La Habana. TroVanda was
created in Beijing in 2019 with musicians from Cuba, Chile, and
Venezuela. Their repertoire includes a variety of genres: Boleros,
Canción, Salsa Guaracha, Changüí, Bachata, and Cumbia, to name a few.
The band is made up of Baltazar "Fido" on bass, Eduardo Barroetabeña on
percussion, and Redis Hinojosa on keys.
DJ Arquitect
Seeing Taco Fest out with a bang on both
days is one of our all-time favorite DJs: Cuban DJ and music producer
Dairon Cardona, aka DJ Arquitect. One of Beijing's most popular Latin
music DJs, he plays a mix of Latin, Afro, Caribbean, and house music to
create great energy on the dance floor.
DJ Erick
DJ Erick has had a love for music since he
was at school, and after seeing a DJ video in 2008, he decided that he
wanted to become a DJ. He's been DJing ever since and plays a range of
music including hip-hop, house, Latin, afrobeats, trap, drill, EDM, and
more.
DMC RK
DMC RK began learning the erhu when he was
aged five, which brought a special quality and style to his music.
While he was studying in the US, he regularly did DJ sets at parties.
Following his return to China, he began performing as DMC RK in various
places around Beijing. His music style is tropical house, hip-hop, and
funky soul and he loves to build up emotion in his sets to get the
audience pumping.
Dance
SAZON
Bringing an interactive set to the stage
is SAZON Cuban Dance School, which has been delivering the most
up-to-date Cuban dance culture and trends to China since 2016. Sazon
consists of professional Cuban dancers whose expertise is not limited to
Cuban dance but also includes popular dance from around the world. When
they perform, there's sure to be plenty of laughs and fun.
You can check out the full stage schedule below:
Fun Zone
In collaboration with Guanto Family Sports Center, which operates a huge playground in Shunyi, we've got a big Fun Zone set up that's perfect to keep kids occupied or a great opportunity for you to embrace your inner child! The setup here is like a mini carnival with things like ring toss games, building blocks, mini trampolines, tabletop games, whack-a-mole, arcade basketball, and more!
Tickets
Ticket packages are just like last year, standard and VIP, with a few new goodies up for grabs in the VIP package like new bandanas and swag featuring our Taco Fest mascot, Rong Momo the axolotl!
Standard Early Bird Ticket: RMB 20 Includes: Taco Fest wristband (RMB 30 value) Taco Fest sombrero (RMB 30 value)
For families with kids, we also have a special offer where kids under 1.4 meters get in for FREE before 2pm. The venue is also pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too!
Location
The Taco Fest will be taking place at Tiantongyuan Culture and Arts Center (天通苑文化艺术中心), located just north of the Olympic Park, and a mere 30 minutes by subway from Liangmaqiao. For those driving to Taco Fest, there's a parking lot at the BHG right across the street from the venue with plenty of space.
Tiantongyuan is one of the densest housing communities in all of Beijing, with over 300,000 residents. At the core of this community is the Tiantongyuan Culture and Arts Center, which happens to be one of the most wanghong spots in the city.
Tiantongyuan Culture and Arts Center
天通苑文化艺术中心 Area G, Tiantong Zhongyuan Peitao Gongjian, Taipingzhuang Zhongyi Jie, Changping District 昌平区太平庄中一街天通中苑配套公建G区G-la号
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