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Delta Hot Tamale Festival

Name: Delta Hot Tamale Festival
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Greenville, MS

Greenville, MS

City: Greenville
State: MS
Start date: Oct 16, 2026
End date: Oct 17, 2026
Category: Meat
Description: One of the South’s most iconic food festivals, celebrating the Mississippi Delta’s legendary hot tamales. Downtown Greenville fills with tamale vendors, live music, chef events, and a unique blend of culinary and literary programming that showcases the culture and flavor of the Delta.
Website: https://www.mainstreetgreenville.com/delta-hot-tamale-festival.html#/
Notes: Typically held the third weekend of October in downtown Greenville. Festival often includes a kickoff dinner the night before and expands into a multi-day event with music, authors, and cooking events.