19th Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival
Casino Del Sol presents the 19th Annual Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at AVA Amphitheater from 10am to 5pm. FREE & open to the public.
The Festival celebrates the rich tastes, smells and variation of tamales from the Southwest and Mexico. This unique event provides organizations and individuals with an opportunity to fundraise as Vendors.
The Festival Features:
Tamale contest
Live local entertainment
Food vendors
Food trucks
Artisan vendors
Farmers Market vendors
Fun for the entire family!
Tamal Contest
Traditional
1st place – $500
2nd place – $300
3rd place – $150
Green Corn
1st place – $500
2nd place – $300
3rd place – $150
Gourmet
1st place – $500
2nd place – $300
3rd place – $150
Sweet
1st place – $500
2nd place – $300
3rd place – $150
Best Overall Winner – $750
How to Enter
Must be 18 to enter, Bring 1 dozen cooked tamales by 11am. Contest begins at noon