The 4th Annual Tuka Sawa Festival de Parrilla y Bacanora returns to San Carlos, Sonora on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The popular barbecue and Bacanora festival will be held at Sawari Hotel starting at 2:30pm, with dozens of restaurants, live entertainment and family activities.
Dozens of restaurants will serve their signature grilled specialties and regional dishes, with more than 40 different tastings available. The festival will also feature some of Sonora’s best-known Bacanora brands. Bacanora is a traditional agave spirit produced in Sonora and is one of the state’s signature regional products.
Tuka Sawa Festival 2026 – Tickets & Event Details
Tickets: 500 pesos through August 31; 700 pesos beginning September 1. Admission includes unlimited food tastings from participating restaurants, including regional dishes such as mango habanero ribs, rib eye aguachile, pork belly, lamb burgers, chicken and more. Tickets are available at Hotel Sawari or by WhatsApp at 52-644-114-0357. This event SOLD OUT last year, so pick up your tickets early.
Drinks are available for purchase separately, including Bacanora, craft and commercial beer, cocktails and soft drinks.
There will be live entertainment throughout the day, starting at 3:00pm with Mark Mulligan followed by more music including The Dudes and more. The festival is family-friendly, with games and activities for children.
For more information, follow the event on Facebook.
A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to local charities.
