The McAllen Tamale Fest has arrived in the Rio Grande Valley. The signature event for the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen has proven to be a success since its inauguration. Together with the City of McAllen, this festival celebrates tamales, traditions and family. The McAllen Tamale Fest consists of tamale tasting competition, tamale making classes, and the ever popular tamale eating contest. You can also find live entertainment, children and family actitivies, artisan booths, tamale and food vendors, and a beer tent. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of McAllen, which serves more than 11,000 children. FUN WITH A PURPOSE is our aim for all the children who come through our door for afterschool services, sports, and summer camp programs.
TAMALE EATING CONTEST ELVES- Volunteer will assist participants in the Tamale Eating Contest; contest sign up, set up, counting tamales eaten and clean up.
This years Tamale Fest will be a two day event,
December 4 from 5:00pm - 11:00pm and December 5 from 11:00am - 11:00pm
Time Slots Available
FRIDAY
4:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 11:00pm
SATURDAY
10:00am - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 11:00pm
For more information please feel free to contact Daisy H. Martinez or Ana Garces at 956-682-5791.
