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Cultural entertainers that will showcase dance performances & music groups.

Vendors with delicious food including many varieties of tamales.

Tamal contest begins at 12pm & winners will be announced at 4pm on stage.For more information about the Tamal Fest, to learn how to become a vendor or to enter the tamal contest, visit.This unique event provides participants with an opportunity to raise funds for their organizations, households or communities as vendors.Cash prizes from $150 to $500 are given for 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place in each category, with the top prize of $750 going to the Best tamal winner.

The contest is determined by more than 50 Judges in 4 categories: Traditional, Corn, Gourmet & Sweet.

And of course, don’t miss the celebrated tamal contest.

The event will be fun for the whole family.

Shop for unique gifts from Artisan Vendors selling beadwork, jewelry, blankets, artwork, paintings & woodwork Farmers Market Vendors with jams, hats, soaps, shirts, chiles & more.

Indulge in delicious tamales, fry bread, tacos, burritos, kettle corn, churros & aguas frescas just to name a few.

Enjoy live local entertainment including Tejano Acts, Folklorico groups, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis & Pascua Yaqui Tribe Cultural Dancers.

Join more than 10,000 attendees of all ages on December 2 nd from 10am-5pm at AVA Amphitheater for this free open to the public event.

Celebrate the rich tastes, smells and variations of tamales from the Southwest & Mexico at the 18 th Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival! Held every year on the first Saturday of December at Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, this festival has become a Tucson tradition, marking the beginning of the holiday season.

Festival to Feature Tamal Contest, Food Vendors, Local Entertainment & Artisans

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