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Raleigh Tamale Festival

Lake Wheeler
Lake Wheeler Park. Saturday March 24th 11pm-4pm This event is free and open to the public.

Searching for ‘The Best Tamale in Raleigh’! Join us in a celebration of the Latino culture at our 2018 Raleigh Tamale Festival. This event will take place on March 24 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Carolina Pines Community Center, located at 2305 Lake Wheeler Road. This event is free and open to the public. The festival includes a tamale competition, informational booths, food vendors, games, live music and authentic entertainment for the whole family. The event, introduced in 2008, has grown yearly. In 2017 more than 2500 people attended the event.

Competitors
Enter your tamales to win the 2018 title of ‘Best Tamale in Raleigh’ All entries must be submitted by March 16. Entry space is limited. For more information contact us at (919) 807- 8545
Prizes 2018
$300 First Place
$200 Second Place
$100 Third Place

Click here to register.