Rock Falls Tourism to host Taco Throwdown Festival

ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) - For a second year, the Taco Throwdown Festival will return to Rock Falls after the success the event saw last year.

Friday, Sept. 26 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Rock Falls Tourism will host the festival at the RB&W District, 201 E. 2nd Street, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food, fun and entertainment for the whole family.

Local food vendors will battle it out for the title of Best Taco, event organizers said. Attendees can purchase $2 sample tacos from each vendor and then vote for their favorite.

The vendor with the most votes will take home a $100 cash prize, trophy, and bragging rights, event organizers said. Last year’s champion was Brito’s Grill.

There will also be a taco eating contest. Details include the following:

• What - Taco eating contest, who can eat the most in 10 minutes
• How - Entry fee is $20, sign up at Rock Falls Tourism Office, must be registered by Sept. 18
• When - Contest begins at 6 p.m. on Sept. 26
• Additional - Winner takes home $100 cash prize and trophy, tacos provided by Mendoza’s Taco Truck

ZOWA Live will be there bringing high-energy wrestling action with matches beginning at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., DJ Cabralio will play music to dance to.

Local businesses, nonprofit organizations and craft vendors will be throughout the event. If you’re interested in being a vendor, contact Rock Falls Tourism at 815-622-1106.