We say goodbye to our

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION​​

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After 14 incredible years of hosting the Cinco de Mayo event, we’ve made the decision to move in a new direction. When we first started, there was little competition beyond a few bars doing "Cinco de Drinko." We're proud to have been pioneers, bringing this celebration from Rockford’s West Side to Victory in Loves Park, to Belvidere, and all the way to E State St. in Rockford. It became a landmark event for us.

As our community has grown, so has the competition — and that's a good thing! It’s pushed us to think outside the box and inspired us to announce our exciting new event this June.

While we encourage you to enjoy all the Cinco de Mayo events around town, we’ll be taking the week off to support other happenings in the area. We want to thank the community for their incredible support over the years and wish the best of luck to all other events. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events, especially Pachanga! in June!

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Keep an eye out for posters and photos at next year’s 10th anniversary of Tamale Fest! We'll be sharing memorable moments from the past, along with some fun giveaways, as we celebrate the history of the many great events we've had together.