10/20/2026
Get ready, Oxnard… the Tamale Festival is back!
The 19th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival is bringing the community together for a full day of holiday fun, delicious food, live music, shopping, and family activities at Downtown Oxnard Plaza Park on Saturday, December 5, 9 AM – 5 PM.
Come hungry and make your way down Tamale Boulevard for delicious tamales, then enjoy LIVE music through our collaboration with Radio Lazer. Little ones can meet Santa and his elves, explore the FREE Kids Zone, get creative at the FREE Arts & Crafts Tent, and capture memories at our FREE Photo Ops.
Looking for holiday gifts? Browse the selection of craft vendors and find something special for everyone on your list.
And the best part? Admission is FREE!
Bring your familia, invite your friends, and celebrate the holidays with us in Downtown Oxnard. ❤️
🚨 VENDOR & PAYMENT SAFETY NOTICE: Please be aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent the Oxnard Tamale Festival. Official City of Oxnard communications must come from an .org email address. Vendor payments are accepted only in person at the Recreation Office, located at 305 W. Third Street, Oxnard. All payments must be made payable to the City of Oxnard, never to an individual or through a personal Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, or other personal payment account. If you receive a suspicious message or payment request, please contact the Recreation Department at 805-385-7995 before taking any action.
Saturday, December 5 | 9 AM–5 PM | Downtown Oxnard Plaza Park
Food Vendor deadline October 22 & Non-Food Vendor deadline November 5
Thank you to Lazer Media for your continued support and partnership with the City of Oxnard to bring the Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival to the community.
