The Tacos and Tequila Festival return to Franklin Field this weekend. Here's what to know.

Jane Park, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Tacos and Tequila Festival, which debuted locally at Franklin Field in September, returns June 22.
The Tacos and Tequila Festival, which debuted locally at Franklin Field in September, returns June 22.

Want to chow down on tacos, listen to Ludacris or enter your chihuahua in a beauty pageant? You can do all of those things at the Tacos and Tequila Festival at Franklin Field on June 22.

The event falls on a busy weekend; it's also the first Saturday of Summerfest, the first day of Cedarburg’s Strawberry Festival and the same day as a big Kenny Chesney concert at American Family Field, among other goings-on.

Last year's Tacos and Tequila Festival, the first held in the Milwaukee area, had a few challenges, from residents’ noise complaints to parking issues. The event narrowly avoided cancellation after a 3-3 vote from the Franklin Council to approve the event, with Mayor John Nelson breaking the tie in favor. To address residents’ concerns of noise, the Franklin Common Council in May set a 55-decibel limit at Franklin Field.

Here’s what to know if you’re interested in attending the 2024 festival.

When is the Tacos and Tequila Festival?

The festival starts at 2 p.m. June 22.

Where is the Tacos and Tequila Festival?

The festival will take place at the Franklin Field at Ballpark Commons, 7035 S. Ballpark Drive, Franklin.

Who’s performing at Tacos and Tequila Festival in Milwaukee?

The 2024 lineup includes Ludacris, T.I., Chamillionaire, David Banner, Murphy Lee, Yung Joc, Bubba Sparxxx and Dj Ashton Martin.

What other activities will be at Tacos and Tequila Festival?

There'll be Lucha Libre wrestling, an exotic car showcase, salsa-and-queso competition, a chihuahua beauty pageant and art installations. These activities are free with the purchase of a ticket.

What kind of foods and drinks will be at the festival?

Visitors can purchase tacos and handcrafted margaritas from a variety of local vendors. New this year: a tequila tasting lounge and a shot bar.

How can I get tickets? How much are they?

Tickets are available on the Tacos and Tequilas’ website; you have to be 21 or older. They don't include parking.

  • General admission: $59.

  • General admission, tier two: $79 (will go on sale after all first-tier general-admission tickets sell out).

  • Two-ticket general-admission ticket package: $109.

  • VIP admission: $179, includes front-stage access, express entry, access to a VIP lounge near main stage, three craft margaritas, complimentary street taco flight, lanyard (price rises to $199 after first tier of VIP tickets sell out).

Are there other package ticket deals for the Tacos and Tequila Festival?

Tickets also come in group package deals with VIP benefits, starting at $2,700. Packages include express entry, designated waitstaff, bottle service and VIP seating. You can find more details about package deals online.

Where can I park? How much is parking?

There is a parking lot in front of the stadium, near South 76th Street. General-admission parking is $25; VIP parking, at $50, includes access to the parking lot in front of the gate.

Where can I get more information about the Tacos and Tequila Festival?

Visit tacosandtequilamke.com for more.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What to know about 2024 Tacos and Tequila Festival at Franklin Field