11th Annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest Returns to Downtown Chandler
Taco Festival Presents Everclear and Ozomatli, over 20 Local Restaurants, Chili Pepper Eating Contest, and more!
PHOENIX – Arizona event promotion company Forty8 Live! is offering Mexican food aficionados the opportunity to immerse themselves in the country’s cuisine. On Sept. 24 at noon, the 11th Annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest returns to Dr. A.J. Chandler Park with more than 20 local restaurants, live musical performances by 90s alt-rock group Everclear andGRAMMY®-award winning band Ozomatli, the iconic mechanical Rockin’ Taco ride, shaded and misted structures, family-friendly entertainment offerings and more. Restaurants will be serving up a variety of shrimp, fish, carnitas, al pastor, barbacoa, birria quesa, vegetarian and BBQ taco dishes. The festival will feature music throughout, from mariachi band members serenading attendees at the entrance of the festival, to DJ Sombrero spinning popular hits to keep the energy going.
“Rockin’ Taco has brought together engaging entertainment with authentic eats for over a decade, and we’re excited to bring back one of the longest-running taco festivals in the country,” said Mike O’Donnell, director of partnerships at Forty8 Live!
For adults, mixologist-led “Margarita & Michelada Masters” classes will be available with a variety of fruit, jalapeno and mix flavors to choose from. Spice fanatics looking to prove their prowess can enter a hot chili pepper eating contest, during which participants will compete by chomping on:
- The Carolina Reaper: about 1,400,000 to 2,200,000 Scoville units of extreme heat, with a sweet and fruity flavor.
- The Moruga Scorpion: about 1,200,000 to 2,009,000 Scoville units of extreme heat, with a fruity flavor.
- The Chocolate Bhutlah CS: more than 2,000,000 Scoville units of extreme heat, with a smoky and fruity flavor.
- The Red Bhut Jolokia Ghost: about 855,000 to 1,041,427 Scoville units with a bitter flavor.
- The Yellow Ghost: about 300,000 to 400,000 Scoville units with a sweet and fruity flavor.
A free-to-enter “Little Amigos” children’s play area will also be provided, accompanied by family-friendly yard games like cornhole, ladders and Kong Pong.
“For 2022 we’re focusing on making this outdoor event as tasty, comfortable and cool as possible with so much incredible food and music from Ozomatli and Everclear,” said David Horen, director of events at Forty8 Live! “We’re bringing out plenty of shade, misters and amenities to keep guests in the moment and focusing on the food and fun and music of Rockin’ Taco.”
Gates will open for attendees at noon with festivities running until 9 p.m. Due to Downtown Chandler’s new parking policy for special events, it is recommended that guests plan ahead on where to park using the free parking structure map provided on the Forty8 Live! website.
The 11th annual Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will support local nonprofit partner Greater Cause.
Presale general admission tickets start at $25 online and will increase incrementally until event day. Children 12 years of age and younger are free to attend.
For parking instructions, venue information, food vendor details and more, please visit https://forty8live.com/RockinTacoAZ.
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About Forty8 Live!
Forty8 Live!, nationally renowned as innovative event producers who create, book, produce and market memorable live entertainment experiences – from medium to large public concerts, festivals and themed special events to corporate events, civic celebrations and private concerts. The purpose behind Forty8 Live! is to target, captivate and inspire consumers through the power of live entertainment, great food, and spirited beverages. With over five decades of combined experience creating signature events, the team at Forty8 Live! have proven masterful in producing significant economic impact in the communities they serve, creating memorable experiences for the attendees and delivering results that exceed the expectations of their partners. Their exclusive special event platforms allow Forty8 Live! to integrate, measure and shape a brand experience unlike any other activation medium. Based in Arizona, Forty8 Live! is one of the largest producers of special events with an impressive roster of over a dozen signature annual events. For additional information, a complete list of services and current projects, please visit www.forty8live.com or email them at Events@Forty8Live.com.
