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Taco Throwdown Festival

Name: Taco Throwdown Festival
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-09-25
Location: Rock Falls

The Taco Throwdown Festival is a community celebration in Rock Falls, Illinois, held in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Taking place at the RB&W District, the event features a popular taco competition, live professional wrestling, and a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can sample tacos from local vendors, watch a timed eating contest, and view a display of low-rider cars.

Date: Sep 25, 2026
Location: Rock Falls
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Best Taco Contest with public voting and $2 samples
Ten-minute taco eating competition on an elevated stage
ZOWA Live Wrestling matches at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Showcase of low-rider cars and local craft vendors

The festival's centerpiece is the Best Taco Contest, where local food vendors compete for a trophy and cash prize. Attendees have the opportunity to purchase sample tacos for two dollars each and vote for their favorite vendor. The competition frequently features returning champions, such as Brito’s Grill, aiming to defend their title against other area businesses.

In addition to the culinary competition, the event hosts a Taco Eating Contest at 6 p.m., where ten pre-registered participants attempt to consume the most tacos within a ten-minute window. This year's competition features an elevated stage to provide spectators with a better view of the action. High-energy entertainment is provided by ZOWA Live Wrestling, which scheduled two separate matches during the late afternoon and evening.

The atmosphere is further enhanced by live music and dancing, with a DJ performance concluding the night's festivities. The grounds also host craft vendors, nonprofit organizations, and a showcase of low-rider cars. While the event is free for the public to attend, food and various vendor items are available for individual purchase.

Practical details

Location described by the source: RB&W District; www.shawlocal.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Rock Falls

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.