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34th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival 2026
Downtown Indio · Indio, CAAccepting vendors- Booth fee
- $250/booth
- Dates
- Dec 5–6, 2026
- Apply by
- Not announced
About this event
34th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival
Held December 5–6, 2026, in Downtown Indio, the 34th Annual Indio International Tamale Festival occupies the streets surrounding City Hall. The free public event features tamale makers, food and Mercado vendors, live entertainment, and thousands of attendees.
Vendor requirements
What you’ll need on the day
Application
Who this market accepts
- tamale vendors (including small, home-based and community tamale makers)
- food vendors
- food trucks
- restaurants
- caterers
- nonprofit organizations
- individuals/community members without an existing food business
- Mercado vendors (non-food/merchandise booths)
Your free account opens
- The official application
- Required documents and form questions
- Organizer email and phone
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