Along The Rock16 Sep 2025

Who Will Reign Supreme? 🌮 Taco Throwdown Is Here!

🌮 The Taco Throwdown Festival is back in Rock Falls—and it’s bigger, bolder, and tastier than ever!

Host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Melisa Jones from Rock Falls Tourism to talk about what’s new for the festival’s second year, including:

🌮 $2 featured tacos from 9 Mexican food trucks
🏆 A community-voted Best Taco Contest
🤼 Free Zawa Wrestling shows at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.
🎶 Music from DJ Cabrio from 8–10 p.m.
🚗 A showcase of lowrider cars
🌮 A taco-eating contest with cash prizes

This free Friday night event (3–10 p.m.) is packed with food, music, family fun, and community spirit—perfect for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Rock Falls.

🎧 Tune in to hear how this flavorful festival came together and why you don’t want to miss it!

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🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:0:38 - What is the Taco Throwdown?

0:47 - New this Year

3:56 - Why Should you Attend?

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