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Tamales arenβt just foodβtheyβre tradition, memory, and familia. In a time when the political climate is putting real pressure on Latino communities, the International Tamales Festival becomes more than a party; itβs resistencia wrapped in masaβan act of celebration, belonging, and cultural pride. Weβre bringing Long Beach together to honor the dishes and stories that raised us: regional tamales from across Mexico and Latin America, live music and dance, an artisan mercado, a Kids Zone with free arts and crafts, and a Homemade Tamales Contest that keeps family recipes alive con cariΓ±o.
Now more than ever, supporting our Latinx community mattersβbecause whatβs happening isnβt just a Latinx problem; uplifting our neighbors is everyoneβs solution.
food + retail vendors | live music | mariachi | shopping | tamales contest | tequila tasting | shopping | dancing | ballet folklΓ³rico | kids zone & mΓ‘s
Itβs time to find out who really runs the masa in Long Beach.
Weβre calling all tamaleras, tamaleros, abuelas, tΓos, secret-recipe-keepers, and holiday kitchen warriors. If your tamales are the ones people wait all year for β prove it.
Prizes include cash, merch, gift cards, and more β PLUS the ultimate flex: a free booth at our next festival to sell your winning tamales, a feature on our site, and a video interview.
And yesβ¦ the prestigious βBest Tamales of 2025β title. Bring your best β the masa never lies. π½π₯
Judged by professional chefs, food influencers & critics.