33rd Annual Indio International Tamale Festival

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Where:
Miles Avenue Park, Indio, CA
Admission & Parking:
FREE Admission
FREE Parking at the Riverside County Fairgrounds
FREE Shuttle service to and from the festival
What to Expect:
The Tamale Trail: The heart of the festival! Explore the "Chavez Jessup GMC Tamale Trail" to savor a huge variety of tamales, from traditional family recipes to creative new sweet and spicy flavors.
Live Entertainment: Enjoy nonstop music, dance, and cultural performances on the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Community Stage.
Lucha Libre: Experience the thrill of the "Chavela Throwdown" as masked luchadores enter the ring for high-flying, nonstop action.
Santa's Village: A perfect stop for the family. Take your own "Photos with Santa" (leashed pets are welcome!) and participate in the Holiday Toy Drive by bringing a new, unwrapped gift.
Fun & Games: Get festive with all-ages activities at the "Holly Jolly Craft Zone," enjoy thrilling carnival rides and midway games, and stroll through the "Flock the Block" lane of community-decorated holiday trees.
Tamale Eating Contest: Think you have what it takes? Adults (18+) can sign up to see who can eat the most cheese tamales in just two minutes.