ESCONDIDO
Saturday, November 2, 2019
11am - 5pm
Grape Day Park, Downtown Escondido
TAMALE FESTIVAL
ESCONDIDO
TAMALE FESTIVAL
th
5
Annual
The Best Tamales in North County
plus California Craft Beers & Wine
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The Escondido Tamale Festival is presented by the Escondido Downtown Business Association, a 501(c)6,
for the marketing, support, and preservation of the 127 year Old Historic Downtown Business District.
Escondido Downtown Business Association
243 S Escondido Blvd #701, Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 877-8582
Portions of the proceeds from the Escondido Tamale Festival will be used to promote
Historic Downtown Escondido as a shopping, dining and entertainment district.
~ Website design by: Christina MacLachlan ~
Photo Credit: David Zumaya, DMZ Photography & Tom Willis
The Escondido Tamale Festival is a celebration of Tamales and all the great Latin foods that have become iconic staples of California's culture. It's a look back at the history of the Spanish and Mexican settlers who have influenced and contributed so much to our multicultural community, and a show of appreciation for the traditions which have so positively affected Escondido. Mark your calendars and come to Escondido in North San Diego County for some traditional fun and the best tamales in Southern California!
James Montejano
Executive Chef
RMD Group
Raymond J. Alto
Restaurateur,
Mercado Chairman
2015 & 2016 Winner
Best Tamale Contest
El Tejate Restaurant
Chihuahua Costume Contest and Fashion Show
Sponsored by: Hawthorne Country Store in Escondido
Robert Reid III
CEC, CCA,
MFCE, CDM
2017 Winner
Best Tamale Contest
Coops West Texas BBQ
FOOD & DRINK
Traditional, Gourmet & Vegetarian Tamales Vendors including
Oaxacan, Banana Wrapped, Dulce, Smoked BBQ varieties & more!
Holiday Tamale Pre-Orders
Vendors & Food Trucks
Craft Beer & Wine Garden
Escondido Tamale Festival is an official San Diego Beer Week Event
ON STAGE
Grande Stage featuring Mariachis, Folklorico, Aztec, Latin Dance Performances
Youth Performances, Chihuahua Fashion Show, Arts, and more
ATTRACTIONS
CONTESTS
Best Tamale Contest, Chihuahua Costume Contest & Amateur Salsa Dance Contests!
Best Tamale Contests with Special Guest Judges
VIVA LA TAMALADA!
~ Eat, Play, Learn, Celebrate! ~
EXHIBITS
Hispanic Heritage Exhibits & Low Rider Car Club
VENDORS
Tamale and other Food Vendors
Handmade Crafts Vendors
Holiday Vendors
Multicultural Holiday Décor
KIDS FUN
Kids Fun Zone (Fee)
Face Painting & Henna Tattoo Artists (Fee)
Grape Day Playground (FREE)
2018 & 2019 Winner
Best Tamale Contest
Cocina del Charro
- Learn to Build Rockets
- Palomar RC Flyers, Micro Drone Demos and FPV flying
- Learn to Make a Solar Cooker
- Sawyer Cigar Box Guitars Make a "Canjo" / "Cigar Box Guitar"
- Cardboard Combat Bots: Make a Robot & fight with it in our arena
- Weaving & Spinning: Fabric Arts
- Laser Cut Stencils & Paint. Make & take colorful artwork (Small Fee)
FUN FOR ALL AGES
~ MICRO MAKER VILLAGE ~
and kits for sale that make great gifts!
