An official army family and MWR Site

Taco Trot & Spring Flea Market

This event has passed.

Two festivals now combined into one!

May 4, 2024

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Iron Horse Park

All information is subject to change.

This combined spring festival features local vendors, family entertainment, FREE face painting, live music by DJ Princess, and food and beverages for purchase as you cheer on your friends in the 5K & 1-Mile fun runs! Join us for games, goodies and giveaways - and of course, tacos!

Bounce house wristbands are currently on sale at Outdoor Recreation
       Early Bird Presale: $10 per wristband (NOW through April 26)
       Same-Day Event Price: $15 per wristband

Run Schedule:
      •  9:15 a.m. — 5K begins
      •  9:30 a.m. — 1-Mile begins

The 5K will be a timed race with awards to the top male & female finishers in each age group: 18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, & 60+.

Run Sign Up HERE! 

FREE registration is still available: no swag provided, but same-day sign-ups accepted. 
Packet pickup: same day, 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m.

2024 TACO TROT SWAG

Beverages for Purchase:

Provided by the Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center:

       Beer & seltzer beers
       Mimosas
       Margaritas
       Hot cider and fireball
       ​​​​​​​Gatorade
       ​​​​​​​Water

Cash & cards accepted. 100% ID check implemented.

Food for Purchase:

       Jampino LLC
       Kona Ice
       Meat the Greek
       ​​​​​​​Mondals
       ​​​​​​​The Salty Cow
       Shiver and Shake Co.
​​​​​​​       ​​​​​​​Sway Coffee

Local Vendors:

       Arbonne
       Blue Crow Designs
       Blue Lake Makes
       Bows for Southern Bells
       Bri's Custom Creations
       CC's Permanent Jewerly Boutique
       Chop Kustomz
       Christina Magana
       Colorado Crafty Bakers
       Crafty Darling Angel LLC
       Crazee Craves
       Creations by Tommie
       Desmond Rosario
       Forever Ramos
       Front Range Veteran Woodworks
       Gemstone and Fire
       Gorman Keepsakes
       Hidden Lotus Designs
       Jally's Sweets LLC
       Jellebeans
       Julide's Handmade Creations
       Just Beat It Cookies and Treats LLC
       Just Jams & Jellies,  LLC
       Just Hookin' Up
       Knead to Know Microbakery
       The Knotty Habit
       Latest Journey Designs
       Lindsay's Artistic Wonderland
       Macarons by Jazmin
       Maddie Mae Children's Boutique
       Made with Amore Foods LLC
       Mahalia Jewelry
       Mary Kay
       The M.E.L.I. Project LLC
       Melissa Porter
       Midnight Inspirations LLC
       Mountain Post Spouse Club
       Mrs.Neil's Sweets and Treats
       My Momotaro
       Orderly Home Organizing
       Renegade Warrior Design Company
       The Sage and Olive Show
       Saw Dust and Stitches
       Scentsy
       Shimmer by Shamear
       Skyla's Bling Boutique
       Souder's Kreations
       Southbound Savory
       The Stir Crazy Baker, LLC
       Thinking of You
       Tumbleweeds at the Mountain Post
       Zoom-Lucy Paw Bakery Creations LLC

Vendor registration will be OPEN until April 26. Please download a Vendor Packet.

Sponsors

A BIG THANKS to our wonderful sponsors for this event!

      •  5 Star
      •  Altitude Insurance
      •  First Command
      •  The Kibler Group: Keller Williams Falcon
      •  Red Bull
      •  USAA

ACCESS

This event is open to DOD ID card holders only. This includes active duty, dependents, retirees, DOD civilians.

Gate access procedures apply, please plan accordingly.

Childcare
Parking

Event parking is located off of Sheridan Ave. and Wetzel Ave.

  • Parking is free, space is available on a first come, first served basis.
  • All personnel must park in designated parking areas.
  • No parking in residential/base housing/neighborhoods on Fort Carson.
  • Parking in prohibited areas will result in a citation and the vehicle being towed.
  • Please follow the signs for designated parking areas.
Traffic
  • Please observe posted speed limits.
  • The areas around event venues often get congested, please slow down and watch out for pedestrians.
Weather

This is a rain or shine event & will go on regardless of weather.

  • Those attending any Fort Carson MWR event assume the risk of injury as a result of inclement weather.
  • In the event of lightning, a warning is issued and guests are asked to clear the area and/or return to their cars until an "all clear" announcement is issued.
General Terms & Conditions

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are issued for any purchases or merchandise.

No federal endorsement is implied for any paid advertising.

Fort Carson MWR reserves the right to film, record or photograph event activities for post event purposes. Guests are advised that this may result in the incidental inclusion of guests within any recording or photographs.

Guests assume all risks associated with participation in this event including but not limited to traffic and/or weather variations.

The sponsors of DFMWR events and associated activities, the Fort Carson Community, its representatives and successors are not liable for claims or liabilities of any kind arising from participation in this event even though liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the guest in attendance.

100% random personal property inspection in effect.

RESTRICTIONS

Pets / Animals

No pets or companion animals allowed for any events unless specified otherwise.

  • Only ADA service animals are allowed onsite.
  • Companion Animals are not protected under the ADA.
  • Under Colorado state law HB16-1426 (effective January 2017), it is a crime to knowingly misrepresent an animal as a service animal.
  • Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

 This definition does not affect or limit the broader definition of “assistance animal” under the Fair Housing Act or the broader definition of “service animal” under the Air Carrier Access Act.

 Some State and local laws also define service animal more broadly than the ADA does. Information about such laws can be obtained from the State attorney general’s office.
Physical Security / Other
  • Despite the Colorado amendment to legalize marijuana, possession of marijuana on a federal installation is a violation of federal law
  • No firearms and/or weapons allowed.
  • Privately owned drones/UAV's are not allowed.
  • No personal fireworks or sparklers allowed on Fort Carson. These items are prohibited per FC Regulation 210-2-8.
  • No glass containers allowed.
  • Alcohol in private containers is not allowed. Alcohol may be purchased from vendors located in designated areas.
  • No coolers allowed except for breast milk totes/storage that are 10" and under/smaller.
  • No personal canopies, tents or campers allowed.
  • Absolutely no personal grills or burners allowed.
  • No bikes, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, or other alternative modes of human-powered transport allowed.

All information contained on carson.armymwr.com is subject to change.

  • For more information regarding Upcoming Events, contact us!
  • Appointments must be scheduled at least 1 week in advance. Notice we are closed on weekends, holidays, and training holidays.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am-4:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed