# Indio International Tamale Festival (34th Annual)

> Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date)
- Where: Downtown Indio, 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio, CA 92201
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: City of Indio
- Official page: https://www.indio.org/tamalefestival
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Downtown Indio's long-running two-day tamale festival returns with tamales from home-based and community vendors, live entertainment, local vendors and family-friendly activities.

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