Taco de SOMO
May 1 , 2025 • 6pm-9pm
Farmers Park
2144 E. Republic Rd.
Springfield, MO
Welcome to Southern Missouri's Premiere Taco Competition. Taco lovers gather to share their Universal love for TACOS as well as raise money to help local families caring for loved ones with developmental disabilities.
The People's Choice award will be voted on by YOU!
All other categories will be judged by certified World Food judges, but will not be a WFC qualifier.
We are keeping the FOCUS and FUN on you!
Just tacos, people, margaritas and music.
Gates Open at 6pm
General Admission $ 35
Day of Event $45
2 AND UNDER FREE • THIS EVENT IS NOT STROLLER FRIENDLY
General Admission will be available online and also sold at the gate day of the event. No Ticket Refunds.
PLEASE NO PETS OTHER THAN CHIHUAHUA CONTESTANTS • COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED AND WILL BE MONITORED
Tickets available through Eventbrite.
This festive culinary extravaganza will blow your taste buds away as you celebrate your LOCAL restaurants and flavors. All while throwing back you favorite Tacos! It's THE showcase of the best and brightest restaurants, food trucks and home cooks, all who converge on Springfield, Missouri to compete for a shot at being the Taco Champion of SOMO.
This culinary competition of tasty tacos and cool beats has you sipping margaritas and local beer from the moment you arrive.
Our Vendor Village will have Wares for purchase available as you sip and nibble your way through the taco extravaganza!
Cast your vote for the People's Choice Tacao, tasting each competitors' dish as many times as you can.
Restaurants & Food Trucks | Vendor Village | Music | Margarita's & Beer
WILL THERE BE ALCOHOL?
Yes. Cash Bar will be available using our ticket system. Beers & Margarita's!
HOW MANY TACO'S CAN I EAT?
In terms of your specific physical limitations, there’s no way for us to know, but let’s say “a lot.” If you’re asking how many taco bites you can try... all of them. Don't forget your margarita, while you sample yourself into Taco-blivian, you will be supporting DCO and the MANY families we serve with Developmental Disabilities.
- GENERAL ADMISSION $35 / DAY-OF EVENT ADMISSION $45
- Ticket Outlets: TacodesSOMO.com, DCOonline.com, or Eventbrite
- Credit Card Purchase / Standard Fees Apply
This festive culinary extravaganza will blow your taste buds away as you celebrate your LOCAL restaurants and flavors. All while throwing back you favorite Tacos! It's THE showcase of the best and brightest restaurants, food trucks and home cooks, all who converge on Springfield, Missouri to compete for a shot at being the Taco Champion of SOMO.
This culinary competition of tasty tacos and cool beats has you sipping margaritas and local beer from the moment you arrive.
Our Vendor Village will have Wares for purchase available as you sip and nibble your way through the taco extravaganza!
Cast your vote for the People's Choice Tacao, tasting each competitors' dish as many times as you can.
Restaurants & Food Trucks | Vendor Village | Music | Margarita's & Beer
WILL THERE BE ALCOHOL?
Yes. Cash Bar will be available using our ticket system. Beers & Margarita's!
HOW MANY TACO'S CAN I EAT?
In terms of your specific physical limitations, there’s no way for us to know, but let’s say “a lot.” If you’re asking how many taco bites you can try... all of them. Don't forget your margarita, while you sample yourself into Taco-blivian, you will be supporting DCO and the MANY families we serve with Developmental Disabilities.
Sponsored by:
2025 Mil Sponsors
