Taco de SOMO was a hit for 2024! May 2nd, 2024 • 6pm-9pm Farmers Park 2144 E. Republic Rd. Springfield, MO
We survived through the rain and chowed down while we bunkered down. Thank you all for making it such a great event in service of those in need of disability support and service!
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.
This year we are going back to TDS's original set-up with no more World Food Championship participation. We are bringing the FOCUS and FUN back to you guys! Just tacos, people, margaritas and music.
Gates Open at 6pm General Admission $ 2 AND UNDER FREE • NO STROLLERS
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
Ticket Outlets: TacodesSOMO.com, DCOonline.com, or Eventbrite
Credit Card Purchase / Standard Fees Apply
ABOUT THIS EVENT: This festive culinary extravaganza will blow your taste buds away as you celebrate your LOCAL restaurants and flavors. All while noshing on Tacos! It'sTHEshowcase 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, all while elevating your taste buds and flavor knowledge! Our Vendor Village will have Wares for purchase available as you sip and nibble your way through the taco extravaganza! Cast your vote for theBite of the Nite, tasting each competitors' dish as many times as you can. Restaurants & Food Trucks | Vendor Village | Music | Margarita's & Beer TACOS, FIRE, AND CULINARY TALENT BEG FOR YOUR TASTE BUDS & YOUR VOTE
WILL THERE BE ALCOHOL? Yes. Cash Bar will be available using our ticket system. Beers, Margaritas, and a margarita sample competition at the bar too!
HOW MANY TACO BITES 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 multiple margaritas, while you sample yourself into Taco-blivian, you will be supporting DCO and the MANY families we serve with Developmental Disabilities.