Back by popular demand, this year's festival highlights the Artesano Tamaleria, a special showcase presenting meticulously crafted, small-batch tamales sourced from local households, families, and community groups. This initiative offers families a chance to pay homage to cherished traditional recipes and share them with the community. Participants will receive access to commercial kitchens for preparation, while the festival expertly serves these delightful treats to attendees, ensuring they are enjoyed steaming hot!

This program is ideal for: 

• Families

• Community Groups

• Church Groups

• Independent Tamaleros

• Local Restaurants

Program benefits: 

• Retail operations & marketing serviced by festival.

• Health & sales permits coordinated by festival.

• No Risk - cost of goods are advanced with an approved purchase order. 

• Guaranteed income - Purchased at wholesale rate $1.75 per tamal

• Exposure and experience in festival environments.

• Access to health department approved commercial grade shared kitchens.

• Access to a freezer and storage for prepared tamales.

Program requirements: 

• A minimum of 500 tamales must be produced to participate (250/day) 

• All tamales must be prepared in a health department approved commercial grade kitchen.

• You must provide all volunteers or staff to prepare the tamals ready to be frozen. 

• All tamales must be a minimum 6 ounces (4 ounce masa, 2 ounce protein mix)

If interested, please click the link below and complete the form. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 17th at 2pm.