TAMALE FEST 10TH ANNIVERSARY
TAMALE FEST OF ROCKFORD, IL
Saturday, AUG 22nd, 2026
12:00PM - 9:00PM
"🔥 Rockford's Biggest Fiesta! 🔥"
LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED!
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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. CASH ONLY!
$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 🎶
🚖🚘FOOD TRUCKS🚘🚖
🧸 CRAFT & MARKETPLACE VENDORS 🧸
CAR SHOW INFO
Rollin Starts at 10am.
Car clubs please arrive together(Spots will not be held)
All Cars must stay until 6pm - NO Exceptions
NO COOLERS allowed - POLICE DEPT will be checking cars/trunks
CAR HOP takes place at 6pm
Awards include Top 40 and Specialty awards. Belts for Street, Super Street, and Radical.
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!