Atascadero / Food & drink

Saturday · May 1, 2027

11th Annual Tamale Festival's MAIN EVENT

WHEN11:00 AM–7:00 PMSaturday, May 1, 2027 · Pacific time
WHERESunken GardensAtascadero

WHAT TO EXPECT

Tamale Festival 2027 will be April 30th - May 1st! We hope to see you there!

Tickets and venue information

Full original event details

Thank you to everyone for making our 10th Annual Tamale Festival a success! For 2026 event recap please visit our website!

If you are interested in being a vendor please submit an application!

Tamale Vendor

Food Vendor

Merchant Vendor

Adult Beverage Vendor

2027 Sponsorship Opportunites Available!

FAQ's:

-Tickets ARE NOT Required for the Tamale Festival! You purchase directly from the Tamale vendors. Bring cash as not all vendors accept credit cards or Apple Pay! -Dogs are allowed on leashes. -Bring your wallet to purchase tamales, food, and extra activities (Zorb Balls, Bungee jump, bounce houses, Tamale Eating Contest and Pet Costume Contest, face painting). -Plenty of Tamales are available from vegetarian to beef to chicken to pork to sweet. Vegan options are not a guarantee. Other food options are available for purchase!