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Long Beach Tamales Festival

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

@elsazonde_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

 

 

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