VIVA TACO FEST FAQs

Saturday is Cars & Tacos, an all-genre car and truck show where every make, model, style, and crew has a place.

Expect imports, domestics, Euros, classics, muscle cars, exotics, mini trucks, lifted and lowered trucks, modern builds, and old-school rides. There will also be 40+ award categories, team awards, a limbo competition, entertainment, vendors, photo opportunities, and plenty of tacos.

Sunday turns the spotlight to the Día de los Muertos Lowrider Show, bringing together lowriders, hydraulics, murals, pinstriping, chrome, community altars, cultural displays, and car-club pride.

All makes and models are still welcome, so you do not need a lowrider to roll in and be part of the day.

Sí. The 360 Carshow welcomes the full car community, including imports, domestics, lowriders, classics, exotics, muscle cars, mini trucks, motorcycles, lifted trucks, lowered trucks, and custom builds.

Different styles and generations are what make the show worth walking, so bring the ride that represents you.

Yes. Vehicle registration is open now, and participants should lock in their spot before the show fills up.

You will be asked to choose the day you want to enter and provide information about your vehicle and team during registration.

REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE

Absolutely. Car clubs are encouraged to roll in together, represent their team, and bring the whole crew.

Saturday will include community team awards and recognition for the largest team representation, so this is not the weekend to leave half the club at home.

Saturday will feature more than 40 award categories, community team awards, a largest-team award, and a limbo competition.

Sunday will include Top 50 awards and recognition for the best Día de los Muertos altar. Specialty awards, club challenges, and details about the official Car Hop Competition are coming soon.

Car-show registration includes festival admission for the registered driver. Additional guests will need their own VIVA Taco Fest tickets.

Make sure everyone in your crew is covered before you roll in, especially if the whole familia is coming to spend the day.

Of course. You do not need a show car to enjoy 360 Carshow Weekend.

Spectators can walk the show, check out the builds, cheer for the competitions, take photos, enjoy VIVA Taco Fest food and entertainment, and spend the day surrounded by chrome, culture, and car-club pride.

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Sí. The 360 Carshow takes place inside VIVA Taco Fest, so guests can enjoy tacos, food vendors, live entertainment, vendor row, models, photo opportunities, cultural displays, and the rest of the festival throughout the weekend.

Come for the cars, stay for the tacos, and leave with a camera roll full of rides you wish were parked in your driveway.

Everyone is welcome. Runners, walkers, families, first-timers, and experienced racers can all be part of the celebration.

Come ready to run for a personal best, walk with your familia, or simply enjoy a 5K filled with color, music, and Día de los Muertos spirit.

Sí. You can walk, jog, run, or do a little bit of all three.

This is not the kind of race where you have to leave half the family behind. Bring your kids, your cousins, your tías, or whoever is ready to move through the course with you.

Yes. The event will be professionally timed, and registered participants will receive an official chip-timed race bib.

You can race the clock, chase a personal best, or finally settle who is actually the fastest cousin in the family.

our registration includes:

• Official chip-timed 5K race bib

• Exclusive event shirt

• Custom VIVA Los Muertos finisher medal

• Professional race timing and awards

• Live entertainment and festival access

• Viva Taco Fest admission for the participant and one guest

That means you can cross the finish line, grab your medal, and head straight into the fiesta.

Sí. Your registration includes VIVA Taco Fest admission for you and one guest.

Bring someone to cheer you on, then celebrate together with tacos, music, entertainment, and the full festival experience after the race.

Absolutely. Catrina-inspired outfits, colorful face paint, and creative costumes are encouraged.

Bring the color, the flowers, the details, and the look that will have your whole familia asking for pictures before you even reach the starting line. Just make sure you can move comfortably and safely through the course.

Yes. Creative costumes and Catrina-inspired looks will have a chance to win costume-contest prizes.

This is your excuse to go all out, so bring the flowers, the color, and a look worthy of the family group chat.

As the sun sets, participants will move through a festive, illuminated course surrounded by music, marigolds, vibrant colors, and Día de los Muertos traditions.

It is part race, part remembrance, and part celebration of life. Run for someone you love, walk with your family, and take in a course filled with corazón from start to finish.

The official route, packet-pickup information, arrival instructions, and other race-day details will be shared closer to the event.

Join the Viva list so you know where to pick up your bib, when to arrive, and exactly where the fiesta begins.

Absolutely. The VIVA Pumpkin Patch was created especially for young children and families looking for a fun, welcoming place to celebrate fall together.

Bring the kids, the grandparents, the cousins, and the tías who already have everyone’s outfits planned for the family photos.

Families can enjoy:

• A giant pumpkin patch

• Family photo stations

• A hay maze

• Bounce houses

• Kids’ activities and entertainment

• Carnival rides

• Food and seasonal treats

• Local craft vendors

There will be plenty to do before and after you find the perfect pumpkin.

Yes. Families will be able to walk through thousands of pumpkins and choose the one they want to take home.

Pick the round one, the tiny one, the perfectly imperfect one, or the one your child refuses to leave without.

Sí. The pumpkin patch will include seasonal family photo stations designed for fall pictures and family memories.

Come ready for photos with the kids, the cousins, and the whole familia because you already know one picture is never enough.

Yes. The VIVA Pumpkin Patch is designed with younger children and families in mind.

Activities such as bounce houses, the hay maze, carnival rides, and kids’ entertainment make it a great place for little ones to enjoy their first pumpkin patch or continue a favorite family tradition.

Yes. Guests can enjoy food and seasonal treats while visiting the pumpkin patch.

Come ready for pumpkins, family photos, and a snack break because somebody in the group will get hungry before you finish the first activity.

Yes. Local craft vendors will be part of the Viva Pumpkin Patch experience.

Families can explore vendor booths, support local businesses, and find something special while enjoying the rest of the fall activities.

Timed-entry details, admission information, and hours will be announced closer to opening day.

Sign up for VIVA Fest updates so you know when tickets become available and can plan your family visit before your preferred day fills up.

Yes. The pumpkin patch serves as the official kickoff to VIVA season and leads into VIVA Taco Fest and the Día de los Muertos celebrations.

It is a chance for families to begin the season with pumpkins, laughter, fall traditions, and plenty of time together before the main festival weekend arrives.

The tournament is open to boys and girls from U7 through U16, with multiple competition divisions planned to help create balanced and exciting matchups.

Club teams, recreational teams, intraclub squads, school teams, and even groups of friends are welcome to register.

No. VIVA Soccer is a fun, non-sanctioned community tournament.

That means teams from different backgrounds can come together, compete, and enjoy the weekend without needing to be part of a specific league or organization.

Games will be played in a fast-paced 4v4 format with no goalkeepers.

The smaller field and short matches are designed to keep the action moving, create more scoring opportunities, and make every game exciting from the first whistle to the last.

Teams will be placed into divisions based on age and other registration details.

Final brackets will be created after team registration closes and all participating teams have been reviewed. Once finalized, teams will be able to visit the brackets page to see their division, matchup, and game information.

Brackets will be posted closer to the festival after registration is complete and all teams have been placed.

Sign up for VIVA Fest updates so your team knows as soon as the official brackets and matchups are available.

The full game schedule, including match times and field assignments, will be shared once the brackets have been finalized.

Teams should check the website and watch for tournament updates as VIVA weekend gets closer.

Yes. The tournament will include awards, giveaways, and special prizes.

There will also be recognition for creativity, including prizes for the best costumes. So bring your skills, your team spirit, and maybe a look the whole sideline will remember.

The tournament takes place inside VIVA Taco Fest, giving teams the chance to enjoy tacos, live entertainment, Día de los Muertos activities, family fun, and more between matches.

Specific admission details for registered players, coaches, and guests will be shared with the final registration information.

Expect fast games, constant action, plenty of cheering from the sidelines, and a full fiesta happening around the fields.

Teams can come ready to compete for the championship, play for bragging rights, or simply make memories with teammates, friends, and familia.