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Taco Throwdown Festival will blend food, music, wrestling in Rock Falls

By Linda Cook,

22 hours ago

Rock Falls Tourism will bring together an evening of food, entertainment and family fun at the Taco Throwdown Festival on Friday, Sept. 25, at the RB&W District.

The Taco Throwdown Festival will be 4-10 p.m. at the RB&W District, 201 E. 2nd St., Rock Falls.

The event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month and will feature food vendors, live wrestling, music, dancing, local businesses, nonprofit organizations, craft vendors and low-rider cars.

One of the highlights of the evening will be the Best Taco Contest. Local food vendors will compete for the title of Best Taco, and attendees can purchase $2 sample tacos from participating vendors before voting for their favorite. The vendor receiving the most votes will take home $100 cash, a trophy and bragging rights.

Returning as the two-time reigning champion is Brito’s Grill.

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A taco eating contest will begin at 6 p.m. on the street in front of the RB&W District Park. Ten contestants have signed up to compete to see who can eat the most tacos in 10 minutes. The winner will take home $100 cash, a trophy and bragging rights.

This year, spectators will have a much better view of the competition thanks to Boss Roofing-Siding Experts, who will provide a trailer for the contestants to compete on. The elevated setup will allow everyone to see the contestants throughout the competition and cheer them on.

ZOWA Live Wrestling will return to the RB&W District by popular demand, bringing high-energy wrestling action to the festival. Wrestling matches will take place at 5 and 7 p.m.

Entertainment will continue from 8-10 p.m., when DJ Pelon takes over, playing favorite hits and
inviting everyone to grab their friends and hit the dance floor.

“Events like the Taco Throwdown Festival are a great way to bring our community together and provide something fun for the entire family,” said Rock Falls Tourism Director Melinda Jones. “We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month while showcasing local food vendors, businesses and organizations and providing a night of entertainment that people of all ages can enjoy.”

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