May 2, 2025 - May 3, 2025

The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce the Atascadero Tamale Festival Weekend will return in 2025!

Friday, May 2, 2025 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 11am - 7pm

The event weekend kicks off on May 2, 2025, in Downtown Atascadero, with early tamale shopping and a taste of what's in store at the main event on Saturday, May 3, 2025! Get ready for everything you've come to expect from this annual event favorite: a variety of delicious traditional, gourmet, and sweet tamales from local restaurants (as well as restaurants from across California), margaritas (and a host of other adult beverages), merchandise vendors, live music, "best" tamale, tamale eating and pet costume contests, photo opportunities, and more!

FREE to attend, the event is a fun and exciting occasion for the whole family, especially for anyone who loves tamales. Don’t forget to bring your wallet to purchase delicious food, activities, and merchandise. 

WANT TO BE A VENDOR?

If you would like to be a vendor at the 9th Annual Tamale Festival, please complete the appropriate form below. Registration closes April 14, 2025, so apply now to secure your spot, and be a part of this popular event!

Tamale Vendor Form

Food Vendor Form

Merchant Vendor Form

Adult Beverage Vendor Form

Questions? Please call (805) 470-3360 or email: events@atascadero.org

To learn more about the Atascadero Tamale Festival, visit www.AtascaderoTamaleFest.com.