12th Annual Riverside Tamale Festival: Celebración de la Familia!

12th Annual Tamale Festival – Celebración de la Familia!
"Don’t siesta, come fiesta!"

Join us for the 12th Annual Tamale Festival as we celebrate family, culture, and tradition: a day filled with delicious tamales, live entertainment, and vibrant community spirit! This year’s theme, "Celebración de la Familia," honors the importance of family and togetherness to raise funds for the Tujillo Adobe. This is a perfect event for all ages!

📅 Date: April 26, 2025 from 11am-7pm
📍 Location: White Park, 3901 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501
🎟 Tickets: General admission is $20 (Children 12 and under enter FREE!)

🌟 What to Expect:

• A wide variety of tamales from local vendors, including traditional, vegan, and unique flavors
• Live entertainment featuring music, dance, and cultural performances
• Family-friendly activities, including storytelling, shopping, and community art displays
• A beer garden for guests 21+ to enjoy local brews
• A chance to support the historic Trujillo Adobe, one of Riverside’s oldest landmarks, with every ticket purchase!

🎟 Early Bird Special! Purchase your tickets before March 8, 2025, and we’ll waive all service fees as a special thank-you for your support!

💙 All proceeds benefit the Spanish Town Heritage Foundation’s efforts to restore and preserve the Trujillo Adobe. Can’t attend? You can still support by making a tax-deductible donation at checkout!

Additional Information

🚫 What Not to Bring:

• No outside food & drink, ice chests, alcohol, tents, weapons, drones, drugs & paraphernalia, fireworks, instruments (unless performing), laser pointers, pets (unless certified service animals), tailgating, totems, umbrellas, smoking, or gang attire.

🛍️ Vendor Delights:

• Explore a variety of vendors offering their specialties. Please note, all vendors set their own prices.

📸 Share the Fun:

• Snap photos and share your experience with #unwrapyourheritage, #savetrujilloadobe, and #rivtamalefest!

🌦 Rain or Shine Event:

• The festival will take place regardless of weather conditions. Plan accordingly!

🚗 Parking:

• Free street parking available. Some garages may require a fee.

No Refunds:

• All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for any reason, including inclement weather.

Entertainment Schedule Subject to Change:

• We strive to provide an accurate entertainment schedule, but acts and may be added, rescheduled, or canceled. Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates.

Vendor List Subject to Change:

• We strive to provide an accurate vendor list, but vendors may be added or removed, and can canel with limited notice. We appreciate your understanding.

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family—Don’t siesta, come fiesta! 🎉

Host or Publisher Spanish Town Heritage Foundation