Event Details
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.
Past Winners
Best Tamale 2022 – Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales
Best Tamale 2021 – Panaderia La Mexicana
Best Tamale 2020 – Ocho Regiones
The Oxnard Tamale Festival is committed to a quality, fun, and delicious event with an interesting assortment of vendors.
Early submissions are encouraged: we reserve the right to deny duplicate vendors as we work to create a well-balanced event. This also allows us to better promote the festival, as well as create an accurate festival map which attendees will use to find you.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Step 1: Review the Rules and Procedures
To maintain a safe environment and fun event, all participants are required to adhere to the rules and procedures set forth by the festival. Please click on the links below to read through these policies carefully before proceeding to the next step.
Vendor Rules and Procedures
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Step 2: Vendor Applications
Click below for the available application categories. Educational booths are highly encouraged for this festival.
(Coming Soon!)
Additional Requirements:
City of Oxnard Fire Department Food Vendor Requirements (Food Vendors)
423.35 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
City of Oxnard Fire Department Food Truck Requirements
326.89 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Ventura County Environmental Health Division Forms (Required for Food Vendors. Please submit separate checks for any applicable fees):
Community Event/TFF Operator Type 1 Application
254.19 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Community Event/TFF Operator Type 2 Application
176.55 KB PDF | Updated 08/08/24
Make an Impact for Your Brand… and in the Community!
From Presenting to Ad Space – The Oxnard Tamale Festival offers a variety of sponsor opportunities to meet your budget and marketing needs!
As a Festival sponsor, you will:
- Enjoy face-to-face marketing and product sampling opportunities with high-volume pedestrian traffic
- Communicate an image-building message to an estimated attendance of 10,000+
- Reach the Hispanic market – the nation’s fastest growing – in a meaningful way
- Enhance your company’s branding with logo placement in Festival posters, flyers, ads, and digital marketing.
- Establish your company’s commitment to the community through a successful, award-winning community event
For more information contact [email protected].
Marketing Opportunities Packet
3.07 MB PDF | Updated 08/09/24
ELF $2500
Package Includes:
- Logo on staff event shirts
- (2’H x 4″W) Banner Display on Small Stage (provided by sponsor)
- 10’x10′ prime booth space with an option to sell merchandise
- Half-page ad in a digital program
- Logo displayed prominently on all event printed material
- Company name included in social media campaigns
- (2) 18’x24″ yard sign displays at the event
- (4) Event T-Shirts
- Company Logo on Event Website
- Sponsor Plaque
HOT COCOA $1000
Package Includes:
- 10’x10′ booth space
- Quarter-page ad in event program (5″x4″)
- Logo displayed on all event printed material
- Company name included in social media campaigns
- (1) 18’x24″ yard sign displayed in fencing at the event
- (2) Event T-Shirts
- Company Logo on Event Website
- Sponsor Plaque
CANDY CANE $500
Package Includes:
- 10×10 booth at the event
- Business Card ad space in event program
- Logo displayed on all event material
- Company name included in all social media campaigns
- Company Logo on Event Website
BANNER SPACE $100
- Banner placement on large stage during event (provided by sponsor
AD SPACE $25
- Business Card included in Digital Event Program
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Plaza Park
- Phone Number (805) 385-7950
- Street Address 500 S C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
- Operating Hours Hours: Everyday 7:00 am-7:00 pm