And of course, don’t miss the celebrated tamal contest.The event will be fun for the whole family.Shop for unique gifts from Artisan Vendors selling beadwork, jewelry, blankets, artwork, paintings & woodwork Farmers Market Vendors with jams, hats, soaps, shirts, chiles & more.Indulge in delicious tamales, fry bread, tacos, burritos, kettle corn, churros & aguas frescas just to name a few.Enjoy live local entertainment including Tejano Acts, Folklorico groups, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis & Pascua Yaqui Tribe Cultural Dancers.Join more than 10,000 attendees of all ages on December 2 nd from 10am-5pm at AVA Amphitheater for this free open to the public event.Celebrate the rich tastes, smells and variations of tamales from the Southwest & Mexico at the 18 th Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival! Held every year on the first Saturday of December at Casino Del Sol’s AVA Amphitheater, this festival has become a Tucson tradition, marking the beginning of the holiday season.Festival to Feature Tamal Contest, Food Vendors, Local Entertainment & Artisans