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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
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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.

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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)

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  • The official application
  • Required documents and form questions
  • Organizer email and phone

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