Mark your calendars, Central Valley families! The Modesto Taco Festival is returning on May 2, 2026, and this year Macaroni KID is bringing something extra special just for YOU — the Macaroni KID Family Fun Corner!
This exciting family space will be packed with hands-on activities designed just for kids — and best of all, all Family Fun Corner activities are FREE with festival admission(kids under 12 are FREE!)
What Is the Modesto Taco Festival?
The Modesto Taco Festival is one of the area’s most anticipated community events — bringing together amazing taco vendors, live entertainment, and local businesses for a full day of flavor and fun. It’s a celebration of food, culture, and community right here in the Central Valley.
And this year, families will have their very own kid-focused hub inside the festival!
The Macaroni KID Family Fun Corner
The Kids Corner is a collaborative effort between:
- Macaroni KID Modesto
- Macaroni KID Mountain House–Manteca–Tracy
- Macaroni KID Turlock–Ceres
- Macaroni KID Riverbank–Oakdale–Escalon
Together, our Macaroni KID publishers reach thousands of local families every single week, making this Family Fun Corner a true regional family hub inside one of the biggest events of the season.
What Families Can Expect:
We’re creating a high-energy, welcoming space where kids can take a break from the crowds and jump into interactive fun, including:
- 🎨 Coloring stations
- 💍 DIY bracelet or button-making tables
- 🧱 LEGO building station
- 🎨 Face painting or temporary tattoos
- 🎯 Games and hands-on play stations
- 🎁 Goodie bags and raffle prizes from local family-friendly businesses
This will be a space to create, play, and make memories.
Supporting Families, Building Community
The Macaroni KID Family Fun Corner is all about bringing families together and making sure kids feel just as celebrated as the tacos.
By partnering with local businesses, we’re able to provide fun, FREE experiences for families while highlighting amazing Central Valley businesses that care about our community.
Local Businesses: Want to Be Part of the Fun?
The Modesto Taco Festival draws high foot traffic from families across the Central Valley. Sponsoring the Macaroni KID Family Fun Corner means your business is:
- Seen in person by engaged local families
- Promoted before, during, and after the event
- Aligned with a trusted local family resource
- Remembered through positive community involvement
It’s not just visibility — it’s connection.
Sponsorship Opportunities
🌟 Tier 1: Presenting Sponsor
(3 spots available — one per territory)
Investment: $850
✔️ Exclusivity — One Presenting Sponsor per territory
- One Modesto or Mountain House–Manteca–Tracy-based business
- One Turlock–Ceres business
- One Riverbank–Oakdale–Escalon–Merced business
Includes:
- Prominent logo placement on the Family Fun Corner banner as:
“Macaroni KID Family Fun Corner brought to you by [Your Business Name]” - One-month leaderboard ad on all four Macaroni KID websites
- Social media tags and mentions across all Macaroni KID platforms
- A dedicated featured article spotlighting your business across all four sites
- A one-year Featured Business Directory listing across all four websites
✨ Perfect for businesses seeking maximum visibility without competing with another business from the same area.
💛 Tier 2: Family Fun Corner Community Sponsor
(Multiple spots available)
Investment: $200
Sponsors may choose one or combine multiple options:
- Sponsor a Family Fun Corner activity (craft table, games, face painting support, etc.)
- Contribute branded items or treats to Family Fun Corner goodie bags
- Donate a giveaway prize for local families
Includes:
- Recognition as a Family Fun Corner Community Sponsor
- One-month side display ad across all four Macaroni KID websites
- Social media tags and mentions
- A one-year Featured Business Directory listing across all four sites
✨ A great option for businesses who want to give back, gain visibility, and connect directly with families.
Interested in Sponsoring the Family Fun Corner?
Sponsorship opportunities are limited and available on a first-come basis. We would love to partner with you to make this event unforgettable for Central Valley families.
Contact one our Publishers
- Businesses in Turlock, Ceres, Hughson, or Denair
Please contact our Turlock–Ceres Publisher Lacie at laciet@macaronikid.com - Businesses in Riverbank, Oakdale, Escalon, or Merced
Please contact our Publisher Elena at elenam@macaronikid.com - Businesses in Modesto, Mountain House, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, or Lathrop
Please contact our Publisher Xochitl at xochitl@macaronikid.com
Or simply fill out this form and one of us will contact you ASAP!
Let’s bring the flavor — and the FUN — to the Modesto Taco Festival 2026! 🌮🎉
