LB Living announces the return of the Long Beach International Tamales Festival 2023, in collaboration with KCRW, Estrella Jalisco and Long Beach City College. Hosted by KCRW DJ Raul Campos and social media influencer Vivian Fabiola, this all-day holiday inspired fair features tamales from different regions of Latin America, Latin inspired dishes, drinks, tequila tastings, live music, art workshops for kids, performances, best homemade tamales contest, shopping and more.
Be part of the tradition. Enjoy live entertainment from: La Nueva Ola, Banda Las Angelinas, Spaghetti Cumbia, Mariachi Cielito Lindo, Aztec Dancers and Ballet Folklórico.
Meet the Tamales Contest Judges
Ramiro Arvizu, celebrity chef, La Casita Mexicana
Top Chef México @jaimeandramiro
Alfredo Vivar, chef and influencer, El Sazón de Freddy
James Tir, local Food Influencer
LB Food Coma @lbfoodcoma
Brian Addison, food journalist and influencer
Longbeachize / LB Food Scene @longbeachize
Long Beach Tamales Festival
Time: 1 to 9 p.m., Dec. 9
Cost: $15 and up
Details: www.lbtamalesfest.com
Venue: LBCC, 1305 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach