What
12th Annual Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival
When
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, December 3
Where
AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Rd.
More Info
casinodelsol.com
‘Tis the season to find out who makes the meanest tamales.
The 12th Annual Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival at the AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, December 3.
The competition will take place from noon – 2 p.m. Competitors will face off in four categories: traditional red, green corn, gourmet, and sweet. Cash prizes are awarded for first through third place in each category, but there will be only one victor for the all-around tamale prize.
Even though it’s last minute, the competition is still open to competitors. To participate against 2015 tamale titleholder Ivonne Rosas, apply on the event page.
The event is free to enter and features farmers market vendors with tomales, tacos, fry bread, desserts, aguas frescas, roasted corn, and more.
Additional stands will feature artisan goods such as art, jewelry, and bead work.
Live entertainment will be provided by Tejano and mariachi bands, DJs, Azteca, and Folklorico dancers.
For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.
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Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.
