21st Tamal Festival

About this event

21st Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival Casino Del Sol presents the 21st Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at AVA Amphitheater from 10am to 5pm. FREE and 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.

Venue

Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater

5655 West Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85746

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