Somerton Tamale Festival

About

In its 18th year, the Somerton Tamale Festival draws around 30,000 people to celebrate Yuma County's tamale traditions with vendors, live music, and cultural performances. Held on Main Street in Somerton—in the fertile Yuma Valley, about 12 miles south of Yuma—the festival features tamale vendors showcasing family recipes alongside local nonprofits and school clubs. Proceeds benefit ASU El Diablito Alumni Club scholarships. Arizona Central called it "the Woodstock of tamale events.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

December (annual; 2026 TBA)

Venue

Main Street

Tags

• tamales
• food
• nonprofit
• annual