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We cordially invite you to participate in the 5th Annual Los Angeles International Tamale Festival. DATE: November 2012 HOURS: Friday 3pm - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 8pm, Sunday 9am - 6pm EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: 35,000+ WHY: To continue the tradition of tamale making and to creating jobs and opportunities for many people!. WHO BENEFITS: The community has a place to taste the best tamales that Southern California has to offer and the children can enjoy the kids zone throught out the day!

NUMBER OF TAMALE VENDORS 30 professional and amateur PRIZE MONEY $200 Best Tamale over-all "People's Choice" COMPETITION CATEGORIES Best Tamale: Chicken, Beef, Pork, Fish, Fruit, Vegetarian NUMBER OF NON-FOOD VENDORS 175 professional ON-SITE ACTIVITIES •Tamale Cook-off •Art & Crafts Booths •Best Commercial Tamale Contest •Best Homemade Tamale Contest •Tamale Eating Contest •Tamale Making Demo •Corn Husk: Dress and Shirt Design Contest •Best Tamale Booth Design •Chef Interaction •Commercial Booths •Non-profit Booths •Kids Zone •VIP Tent •Live Music Note: Always check event website for event update!