19th Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival

Casino Del Sol presents the 19th 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