TAMALE FEST 8TH ANNIVERSARY
5909 E State St., Rockford, Illinois 61108
TAMALE FEST OF ROCKFORD IL
Saturday, Sept. 7TH, 2024
1:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us at our new Location> 5909 E State St. for Rockfords biggest fiesta!
This is a competition to see who has the best Tamales in the area!
We bring you food trucks and food vendors from all over the midwest so you can taste flavors from all over Latin America.
We also bring you Lowriders from all over the country for our lowrider show and hopping contest. Then we throw in some Lucha Libre, a jalapeño eating contest, a model pin-up contest, and some cold drinks and that's us just getting started.
You can also expect to see the Ballet Folklorico, Aztec dancers, a few artists, plenty of vendors, tons of food, and drinks. All to raise funds for two nonprofits. Join us!
THIS IS AN ALL AGES / FAMILY FRIENDLY / 21+ TO DRINK EVENT
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
Meet and Greet Mario Ponce at this years Tamale Fest!
❌LOCATION: UHAUL Building(Old Kmart)❌
❌(5909 E. State St. Rockford, IL. 61108)❌
Rockford's Largest Latino Event celebrates it's 8th 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.💯
🎶 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 - Mis Latina Contest
🎶6:00PM - Banda/Grupo
🎶7:00PM - Banda/Grupo
🚖🚘FOOD TRUCKS🚘🚖
🚍 Los Alacranes
🚍 Tacos Las Manitas
🚍 Mr. Tacomex Grill
🚍 Marios Taco Express
🚍 Tacos Don Chato
🚍 Second Act Sweets
🚍 Alfredos Tacos
🚍 Huntleys Tacos Locos
🚍 Capybara Cafe (Colombian)
🚍 GTO Tamales
🚍 Venenos Fiery Tacos
🚍 Javis Tacos
🚍 Los Nandos
🚍 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!