# Event Details - **Event Name**: 10th Annual Tamale Festival - MAIN EVENT - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Enjoy over 100 vendors from tamales to a wide variety of food beyond tamales to appease everyone’s palette and appetite! If you are thirsty, there will be margaritas, craft beer, wine, and cider (All proceeds from the Tamale Festival’s adult beverage sales benefit the Central Coast Zoo Foundation). Plus a variety of merchandise vendors. Out of the 100-plus vendors, thirty are tamale vendors from across California, offering a variety of tamales for purchase, ranging from gourmet to traditional to sweet tamales. Entertainment will include your favorite Emcee, Francisco Ramirez, plus a wide variety of music! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: 11:00 am Tamale Festival Officially Opens! Performance with Ballet Folklórico Flor de Luna Dancers, photo opp begins with Waffles the Miniature Donkey! 12 pm Winners of the Best Tamale Contest Announced, Ranchero Artist Manuel Enrique & hi horse! 1:00 pm Famous Dancing Horses & Mariachi Azteca de Oro 2:00 pm Paso A Pasito Folkloric Dancers performances & Mariachi Lo Mejor de Jalisco Band Strolling through the event! 2:30 pm Chihuahua & Pet Costume Contest 3:30 pm Tamale Eating Contest 5:00 pm Brass Mash Band DO NOT MISS this popular event! Atascadero’s Annual Tamale Festival will be a fun and exciting occasion for the whole family, especially for anyone who loves tamales! The event is free to attend and enjoy the entertainment, but don’t forget to bring your wallet to purchase delicious food, activities, and merchandise; AND be sure to place your orders from your favorite tamale vendor(s) to stock up, as tamales freeze well too! 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! Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Platinum Sponsor: Avila Traffic Safety Gold Sponsor: Central Coast Carts Silver Sponsors: 5 Star Rain Gutters, A.M. Sun Solar, Renewal by Andersen Windows, CK Farr Dentistry, Cal Poly Athletics, Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC), Leaf Filter Filtration Systems, Waste Management Bronze Sponsors: Kenneth Heating & Air, MGP Coatings! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atascadero/10th-annual-tamale-festival-main-event/200029980404531 - **Event Categories**: festivals, contests, art, music, entertainment, sports, food-drinks, health-wellness, fine-arts, nonprofit, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 140 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Atascadero - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422-4292, United States - **lat**: 35.48984 - **long**: -120.66718 - **full address**: 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422-4292, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 10th Annual Tamale Festival - MAIN EVENT - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/217361ee067820d082884f79114887b5fe3093b9e39a13daf67b72e1a443e333-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181815-gmir?v=1776945994 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 10th Annual Tamale Festival - MAIN EVENT being held? - **A:** 10th Annual Tamale Festival - MAIN EVENT takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422-4292, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 10th Annual Tamale Festival - MAIN EVENT? - **A:** 10th Annual Tamale Festival - MAIN EVENT is organized by Atascadero Recreation Division. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 10th Annual Tamale Festival - MAIN EVENT is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Atascadero, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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