10th Annual Tamale Festival's MAIN EVENT
The City of Atascadero sends out a sincere thank you to this year’s sponsors and a special thanks to Subtone Records; Emcee Francisco Ramirez; the Famous Dancing Horses; Manuel Enrique Ranchero Artist & his Horse; Mariachi Azteca de Oro, Lo Mejor de Jalisco Mariachi Band, Bubble Fun 101, Paso A Pasito Folkloric Dance Group, Ballet Folklorico Flor de Luna Dance Group, the Zongo All Stars Band, Brass Mash Band, Central Coast Zoo Foundation; all tamale tasting judges, pet judges and our amazing team of volunteers, vendors who traveled here from all over California and to Margarita Man and all of our local breweries, wineries, and cideries who participated and Waffles the Miniature Donkey!
Thank you to everyone for making our 10th Annual Tamale Festival a success!
We look forward to seeing you April 30th & May 1st, 2027!
FAQ's:
-Tickets ARE NOT Required for the Tamale Festival! You purchase directly from the Tamale vendors. Bring cash as not all vendors accept credit cards or Apple Pay!
-Dogs are allowed on leashes.
-Bring your wallet to purchase tamales, food, and extra activities (Zorb Balls, Bungee jump, bounce houses, Tamale Eating Contest and Pet Costume Contest, face painting).
-Plenty of Tamales are available from vegetarian to beef to chicken to pork to sweet. Vegan options are not a guarantee. Other food options are available for purchase!
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor: Avila Traffic Safety
Gold Sponsor: Central Coast Carts
Silver Sponsors: 5 Star Rain Gutters, Renewal by Andersen Windows, CK Farr Dentistry, Cal Poly Athletics, Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC), Leaf Filter Filtration Systems, Waste Management
Bronze Sponsors: Kenneth Heating & Air, MGP Coatings!