TAMALE FEST 9TH ANNIVERSARY
5909 E State St., Rockford, Illinois 61108
TAMALE FEST OF ROCKFORD, IL
Saturday, Sept. 6TH, 2025
1:00PM - 8:00PM
"🔥 Rockford's Biggest Fiesta! 🔥"
SAME LOCATION AS LAST YEAR!
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Tamale Showdown: Who makes the best?
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Midwest Food Fest: Explore Latin American flavors.
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Lowrider Show & Hop Contest.
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Lucha Libre Action! Plus Jalapeño Eating & Pin-Up Contests.
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Live Music & Dance: Ballet Folklorico, Aztec Dancers.
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Art, Vendors, & Cold Drinks Galore!
Supporting 2 Local Nonprofits.
Join the Fun!
THIS IS AN ALL AGES / FAMILY FRIENDLY / 21+ TO DRINK EVENT
❌LOCATION: UHAUL Building(Old Kmart)❌
❌(5909 E. State St. Rockford, IL. 61108)❌
Rockford's Largest Latino Event celebrates its 9th year!
Come for the food and stay for the culture.🎸
Over a dozen food trucks all selling their normal menus plus tamales, lucha libre, a car show like no other in the area that includes a hop contest, plus live music and DJs to keep the good vibes going all day & into the night!🎸🍻🍹 Large variety of Alcohol, including Cocktails, Hard Seltzers, Domestic and Import Beers, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages!
🎟 TICKETS: Only available at the gate.
$10 Per Person
🆓 Kids 10 & Younger get FREE ENTRY!
This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT.
Act responsibly, please.💯
GENERAL INFO
* General Admission $10 Only cash is taken at the door!
* Gates open at 1:00 pm
* This is an all-ages, family-friendly event
* You must be 21 with a valid ID to drink
* Free parking available
* ATMs available nearby
* Umbrella chairs are allowed
* Cash is king with all vendors
* Most vendors accept Zelle or credit cards
* First act scheduled to start at 1:30 pm
* Car Show Roll-In starts at 11:00am
* Cars must stay until 6 pm
* No dogs/pets
* No coolers
* No backpacks
* No outside food or drinks
* No weapons of any kind or bad attitudes
* No smoking/vaping near concession stands
* No tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
* No unauthorized drones without a media release
🎶 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE 🎶
🎶1:00PM - Gates Open/Greetings/Prayer
🎶2:00PM - Lucha Libre Con Galli
🎶3:00PM - Lucha Libre Con Galli
🎶4:00PM - Huecoyotl (Aztec Dancers
🎶5:00PM - Awards (Car Show & Tamales)
🎶5:30PM - Jalapeño Eating Cnntest
🎶5:45pm - TBD
🎶6:00PM - TBD
🎶7:00PM - TBD
🚖🚘FOOD TRUCKS🚘🚖
🚍 Second Act Sweets
🚍 Tacos Las Manitas
🚍 Mr. Tacomex Grill
🚍 Marios Taco Express
🚍 GTO Tamales
🚍 Venenos Fiery Tacos
🚍 Alfredos Tacos
🚍 Javis Tacos
🚍 Tacos Shop 815
🚍 Burrito Express
🚍 Encantos PR (Puerto Rican)
🚍 Sabores
🚍 Harmony - Drinks
🧸 CRAFT & MARKETPLACE VENDORS 🧸
🧸 Jams Disposal
🧸 Buckbees Wake N Bakery
🧸 Potenxi
🧸 US Army
🧸 Los Moonchies
🧸 Hop Spot Crew - Big Sexy
🧸 A to Z Art by Angel
🧸 Creations By Evangeline
🧸 Reverent Henna
🧸 Chicoatli
🧸 La Esmeralda
🧸 Happy Rachel Craft
🧸 Natural Womb
🧸 La Jefas Barbershop
🧸 Lolis Designs
🧸 Chicago House Impact Productions
🧸 Super Patch
🧸 The Crafty Cartel
🧸 RVC Citizenship Prog.
🧸 Salvation Army
🧸 Momplansxo
🧸 Candy Shenanigans
🧸 First Northern Credit Union
🧸 Jewelr Clau & Accessories
🧸 IBEW Local
🧸 Catracha Toys
🧸 Pa Nosotros Por Nosotros
🧸 Chiro One
🧸 Tutus beads
🧸 Pings Panik
🧸 Koaster King
🧸 Com Ed
🧸 Jams Disposal
🧸 Jaqui Arte
💛 SPONSORS 💛
Uhaul, Xfinity, T-Fiber by T-mobile, Fiesta Market Belvidere, WYRB Power 106.3, Abogado Christian Solares, Midwest Law Works, Pyramid Plastics, Embassy Suites, JAM's Disposal, Kekoas Construction, Bucbee Weed Co, Frito Lay, Spectrum Insurance, State Rep Dave Vella, Los Moonchies, Potenci.co, 4Ever Rollin Car Club, Viejitos Car Club, Hop Spot Crew Car Club, Majestic Media, Psychos Dreams, Com Ed, Royalty Clothing, Healing Touch Accupuncture, OTF Towing, Redcat Racing, and MannysMexMin
CAR SHOW INFO
Rollin Starts at 11am.
Car clubs please arrive together(Spots will not be held)
All Cars must stay until 6pm - NO Exceptions
NO COOLERS allowed - RPD will be checking cars/trunks
CAR HOP takes place at 6pm
Awards include Top 30 and Specialty awards. Belts for Street, Super Street, and Radical.
CELEBRITY MEET N GREET
Subject to change depending on actor/celebrity schedule.
$25pp includes meet-n-greet with picture(On Your Phone)
Autographs, shoutouts, and or merch are extra.
Each celebrity will be with us for 4 hours minimum.
Please stay tuned in, as these may change depending on their schedule. For that reason, no presale tickets are allowed.
PLEASE NOTE:
*No Refunds or Exchanges - Rain or Shine Event
*No outside food or drinks will be permitted inside the event
*Event participants subject to change for reasons out of our control
*Must be 21+ with Valid ID to purchase and consume alcohol -
*Please Drink Responsibly
*This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT. Act responsibly, please.💯
IG: @tamalefest_815
www.TamaleFest815.com
This year Galli Lucha Libre joins us!