{"id":69615,"date":"2025-11-25T20:07:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/69615\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:07:08","slug":"fifth-annual-long-beach-international-tamales-festival-returns-dec-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/69615\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifth annual Long Beach International Tamales Festival returns Dec. 7."},"content":{"rendered":"

The fifth annual Long Beach International Tamales Festival will return to crown the year\u2019s best tamale on Dec. 7.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Long Beach residents can enjoy a wide range of tamales and entertainment at the Scottish Rite Center from 1 to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Organized by the local multimedia outlet Playa Larga<\/a>, the event is devoted to celebrating the diverse tamal-making restaurants, pop-ups, home chefs and food trucks around Long Beach. The festival will include music, food, drinks, performances, a best homemade tamale contest and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Tamales are plated for the homemade tamale competition at the first International Tamales Festival. (Courtesy of Sal Flores)<\/p>\n

\u201cTraditions are important as they are what makes us a culture; how we pass along our stories and what makes us who we are as a community,\u201d said festival co-organizer Sal Flores in a public statement. \u201cThis year we are focusing on supporting our Latino community, our continued resilience, and the importance of keeping traditions alive to share with people from different backgrounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

The annual event aims to bring everyone to the table, from all cultures and walks of life, showcasing just a glimpse of the City\u2019s diverse Latin food scene.<\/p>\n

Tickets to attend the event are available to purchase here<\/a>. Restaurants, food vendors and retail vendors interested in participating in the festival can visit the Playa Larga website <\/a>to apply.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Further information for the International Tamales Festival, along with partnership opportunities, is available by emailing sal@playalarga.co<\/a> or calling (562) 366-3111.<\/p>\n

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