Indio International Tamale Festival is a two-day festival that will take place at Miles Avenue Park, 82524 Miles Ave. Indio, CA 92201
Come celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Indio International Tamale Festival.
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
This event is FREE to attend and open to everyone. Musical acts and performances are open to everyone.
Attractions and rides require either wristbands or tickets which can be purchased at the Box Office onsite.
All ages are welcome, this is a community, family-friendly event.
Alcoholic beverages will be available for those 21+.
The festival will take place rain, shine, or snow!
Lineup and set times are subject to change without notice
Festival Map
WHat can i bring?
ALLOWED ITEMS
YES WATER BOTTLES (EMPTY, NON-METAL, REUSABLE)
YES CAMELBAKS (EMPTY)
YES BACKPACKS (MEDIUM)
YES TOTE BAGS (MEDIUM)
YES PURSES AND HANDBAGS
YES FANNY PACKS AND HIP BAGS
YES STROLLERS
YES FOLDING CHAIRS
YES BLANKETS
YES TOWELS (MEDIUM SIZE)
YES PARASOLS/UMBRELLAS
YES CAMERAS (NO DETACHABLE LENSES)
YES GOPROS
YES CHAPSTICK AND LIP BALM
YES COOLERS (SMALL & EMPTY)
YES EAR PLUGS
YES E-CIGS/VAPES
YES EYE DROPS
YES GUM
YES HAND SANITIZER
YES HATS
YES MAKEUP
YES MOBILE PHONES AND CHARGERS
YES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) MASKS
YES SUNBLOCK (NON-AEROSOL)
YES SUNGLASSES
PROHIBITED ITEMS
NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES
NO GLASS
NO BICYCLES, SCOOTERS OR SKATEBOARDS
NO AEROSOL PRODUCTS/AEROSOL CANS
NO AIR HORNS
NO AUDIO RECORDING DEVICES
NO DRONES OR REMOTE CONTROL AIRCRAFT, CARS, OR TOYS
NO DRUGS OR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
NO E-CIG/VAPE LIQUID REFILLS
NO FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES, OR ROAD FLARES
NO FLYERS, SAMPLES, GIVEAWAYS, OR PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
NO GUNS, AMMUNITION, OR TASERS
NO HAMMOCKS
NO HOVERBOARDS OR SEGWAYS
NO INSTRUMENTS
NO KNIVES, WEAPONS, OR SHARP OBJECTS
NO LASER POINTERS
NO PEPPER SPRAY OR MACE
NO SHARPIES, MARKERS, OR PAINT PENS
NO TOY GUNS, WATER GUNS, OR SLING SHOTS
NO PETS (SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED ONLY)
PLEASE NOTE: ANY ITEMS THAT ARE DEEMED DANGEROUS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED INTO THE VENUE. THIS IS AT THE DISCRETION OF FESTIVAL SECURITY.
Getting Here
The Indio International Tamale Festival is located at Miles Avenue Park, 82524 Miles Ave. Indio, CA 92201
DIRECTION FROM LOS ANGELES
Take I-10 East to Monroe St exit and turn right onto Monroe St and another left on Miles Ave.
DIRECTIONS FROM PALM SPRINGS
Take Hwy 111 South to Monroe St. Turn left on Monroe St and a right on Miles Ave.
Parking
Downtown Indio offers ample public parking and a few blocks away from Miles Avenue Park.
There is free public parking at Larson Justice Center, with shuttle service running every fifteen minutes.
Shuttle Pick Up at Larson Justice Center - 46-200 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201
Shuttle Drop off at the corner of Miles Avenue and Palm Street - 45001 Palm St, Indio, CA 92201
Shuttle service will continue to run throughout the day with hours of operation listed.
Saturday - 10AM - 7PM
Sunday - 10AM - 7PM
BUS AND RIDESHARE PICK UP AND DROP OFF IS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF Miles Avenue AND Palm ST.
Located at the corner of Miles Ave and King Street - 82660 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201