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Indio International Tamale Festival
Indio, CA
Free entry ($ for tamales)
By Simir Shah
The city's signature holiday festival, in its 34th year in 2026. Downtown Indio fills with tamale vendors (many small home cooks), live entertainment and family activities. It draws huge crowds, so go early on Saturday or Sunday morning and bring cash.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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Inland Empire depth 2026 wave 2Annual event
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