Tamales
Authentic flavors from Rockford's best tamale makers.
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford's Biggest Fiesta
Tamales • Lowriders • Music • Culture
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Aug 22nd, 2026 • Countdown Preview
120Days
08Hours
45Mins
Festival Highlights
Everything You Love In One Festival
Six unforgettable experiences celebrating Rockford culture in one epic day.
Lowrider Showcase
Chrome, culture, and community on four wheels.
Live Music
Stages packed with local and regional talent.
Lucha Libre
High-flying action and festival energy.
Family Activities
Fun for every generation all day long.
Local Vendors
Shop, taste, and support Rockford businesses.
Plan Your Day
Festival Experience
Follow the energy from gates open to the final awards.
- 1
Gates Open
Welcome to Tamale Fest 815
- 2
Food Vendors
Taste tamales from across the region
- 3
Lowrider Showcase
Chrome, hydraulics, and car culture
- 4
Live Music
Main stage performances all day
- 5
Lucha Libre
High-flying lucha action
- 6
Contests
Tamale & community contests
- 7
Awards
Celebrate the winners
Chrome & Culture
Lowrider Experience
Car clubs, custom rides, and Rockford lowrider pride on display.
Lowrider Showcase
Custom Paint
Hydraulics
Car Clubs
Crews rolling in from across the region.
Best Ride Awards
Judged showcase with festival trophies.
Showcase Registration
Reserve your spot on the main strip.
Flavor Row
Taste The Festival
Discover tamales, street food, and local favorites from Rockford vendors.
Green Chile Pork Tamales
La Casa Tamalera
A-12Green Chile Pork Tamales
Booth A-12
Street Corn & Aguas Frescas
El Fogón Street
B-04Street Corn & Aguas Frescas
Booth B-04
Al Pastor Tacos
Rockford Taco Co.
C-18Al Pastor Tacos
Booth C-18
Sweet Dessert Tamales
Abuela's Kitchen
A-22Sweet Dessert Tamales
Booth A-22
Mango Chamoy Cups
815 Spice Cart
D-07Mango Chamoy Cups
Booth D-07
Loaded Nacho Bowls
Fiesta Frontera
B-15Loaded Nacho Bowls
Booth B-15
Find Your Way
Festival Map Preview
Explore zones across the grounds before you arrive.
Tap a zone in the list →
Community Partners
Powered By Our Sponsors
Thank you to the partners who make Tamale Fest possible.
Featured Sponsor
Abogado Christian Solares & Midwest Law Works
Gold Sponsor
815 Auto Group
Fiesta Foods Market
River City Radio
Silver Sponsor
Downtown Rockford Alliance
Sunrise Printing
Valley Insurance
Community Sponsor
Neighborhood Arts Co-op
Local 815 Credit Union
Family Health Clinic
Join The Fest
Become A Vendor
Reserve your booth and share your flavors with thousands of guests.
Crew Up
Join The Festival Crew
Help us bring Rockford's biggest fiesta to life. No experience required — just heart and energy.
Memories In The Making
Festival Moments
Photos from Tamale Fest Rockford and our community.
Food
Cars
Music
Families
Culture
Vendors
Be Part Of Tamale Fest 815
Celebrate culture, food, music, and community.