Join us for the Oxnard Tamale Festival!!

In 2023, the Oxnard Tamale Festival attracted more than 10,000 attendees. Set right along the route of the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade, the event captures the spirit of the holidays through a variety of food and arts & crafts vendors, live music and a fun-filled kids zone.

Best Tamale Contest Winners
Congratulations go to Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales, which took home trophies for Best Sweet Tamale for their delicious
guava tamale and Best Overall Tamale with their tasty tamale filled with pulled pork chipotle.

Tacos El Centenario Oxnard took home the trophy for Most Savory Tamale for their corundas.