Indio International Tamale Festival is a two-day festival that will take place at Miles Avenue Park, 82524 Miles Ave. Indio, CA 92201

  • Come celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Indio International Tamale Festival.

    • Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

    • Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

  • This event is FREE to attend and open to everyone. Musical acts and performances are open to everyone.

  • Attractions and rides require either wristbands or tickets which can be purchased at the Box Office onsite.

  • All ages are welcome, this is a community, family-friendly event.

  • Alcoholic beverages will be available for those 21+.

  • The festival will take place rain, shine, or snow!

  • Lineup and set times are subject to change without notice

Festival Map

Festival Site Map

WHat can i bring?

 

ALLOWED ITEMS

  • YES WATER BOTTLES (EMPTY, NON-METAL, REUSABLE)

  • YES CAMELBAKS (EMPTY)

  • YES BACKPACKS (MEDIUM)

  • YES TOTE BAGS (MEDIUM)

  • YES PURSES AND HANDBAGS

  • YES FANNY PACKS AND HIP BAGS

  • YES STROLLERS

  • YES FOLDING CHAIRS

  • YES BLANKETS

  • YES TOWELS (MEDIUM SIZE)

  • YES PARASOLS/UMBRELLAS

  • YES CAMERAS (NO DETACHABLE LENSES)

  • YES GOPROS

  • YES CHAPSTICK AND LIP BALM

  • YES COOLERS (SMALL & EMPTY)

  • YES EAR PLUGS

  • YES E-CIGS/VAPES

  • YES EYE DROPS

  • YES GUM

  • YES HAND SANITIZER

  • YES HATS

  • YES MAKEUP

  • YES MOBILE PHONES AND CHARGERS

  • YES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) MASKS

  • YES SUNBLOCK (NON-AEROSOL)

  • YES SUNGLASSES

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES

  • NO GLASS

  • NO BICYCLES, SCOOTERS OR SKATEBOARDS

  • NO AEROSOL PRODUCTS/AEROSOL CANS

  • NO AIR HORNS

  • NO AUDIO RECORDING DEVICES

  • NO DRONES OR REMOTE CONTROL AIRCRAFT, CARS, OR TOYS

  • NO DRUGS OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

  • NO E-CIG/VAPE LIQUID REFILLS

  • NO FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES, OR ROAD FLARES

  • NO FLYERS, SAMPLES, GIVEAWAYS, OR PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

  • NO GUNS, AMMUNITION, OR TASERS

  • NO HAMMOCKS

  • NO HOVERBOARDS OR SEGWAYS

  • NO INSTRUMENTS

  • NO KNIVES, WEAPONS, OR SHARP OBJECTS

  • NO LASER POINTERS

  • NO PEPPER SPRAY OR MACE

  • NO SHARPIES, MARKERS, OR PAINT PENS

  • NO TOY GUNS, WATER GUNS, OR SLING SHOTS

  • NO PETS (SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED ONLY)

 

PLEASE NOTE: ANY ITEMS THAT ARE DEEMED DANGEROUS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED INTO THE VENUE. THIS IS AT THE DISCRETION OF FESTIVAL SECURITY.

Getting Here

The Indio International Tamale Festival is located at Miles Avenue Park, 82524 Miles Ave. Indio, CA 92201

DIRECTION FROM LOS ANGELES

Take I-10 East to Monroe St exit and turn right onto Monroe St and another left on Miles Ave.

DIRECTIONS FROM PALM SPRINGS

Take Hwy 111 South to Monroe St. Turn left on Monroe St and a right on Miles Ave.

Parking

  • Downtown Indio offers ample public parking and a few blocks away from Miles Avenue Park.

  • There is free public parking at Larson Justice Center, with shuttle service running every fifteen minutes.

    • Shuttle Pick Up at Larson Justice Center - 46-200 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201

    • Shuttle Drop off at the corner of Miles Avenue and Palm Street - 45001 Palm St, Indio, CA 92201

    • Shuttle service will continue to run throughout the day with hours of operation listed.

      • Saturday - 10AM - 7PM

      • Sunday - 10AM - 7PM

BUS AND RIDESHARE PICK UP AND DROP OFF IS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF Miles Avenue AND Palm ST.

  • Located at the corner of Miles Ave and King Street - 82660 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201