
NM Tamale Fest Cinco De Mayo
Friday March 5th, 2023 | Plaza De Las Crues
We’re the largest annual tamale sampling festival in the Land of Enchantment
The 1st ever NM Tamale Fest will be on Cinco de Mayo in downtown Las Cruces featuring samples from your favorite local food trucks + Mexican beer gardens + a night mercado + music + games & more! Viva New Mexico!
Cash & Credit accepted at the gates unless the event is sold out. There will be ATMs available, but carrying some cash is always encouraged.

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nm tamale fest Ticket Information
General Admission
Advance Presale Tickets- GENERAL ADMISSION ADVANCE TICKETS
- Save $5 by purchasing in advance. Sales end on Mar 16, 2023
- All Ages!
- Includes standard admission to the event
- Access to Standing Room concert space
- Free Photographs
- Access Food Truck Row & Vendors
- Beer Gardens (if you’re 21+)
V.I.P. Admission
Advance Presale TicketsV.I.P. ADMISSION ADVANCE TICKETS
- Save $10 by purchasing in advance. Sales end on Mar 16, 2023
- 21+ Only!
- Includes all access admission to the event
- Access to tented & seated concert space
- Free Photographs
- Access Food Truck Row & Vendors + 1 meal ticket
- Access to Beer Gardens
- VIP private beer gardens + 1 Green Beer drink tickets
General Admission
Day Of Event at the GateGENERAL ADMISSION AT THE GATE
- All Ages!
- Includes standard admission to the event
- Access to Standing Room concert space
- Free Photographs
- Access Food Truck Row & Vendors
- Beer Gardens (if you’re 21+)
V.I.P Admission
Day Of Event at the GateV.I.P. ADMISSION ADVANCE TICKETS
- 21+ Only!
- Includes all access admission to the event
- Access to tented & seated concert space
- Free Photographs
- Access Food Truck Row & Vendors + 1 meal ticket
- Access to Beer Gardens
- VIP private beer gardens + 1 Green Beer drink tickets
↓ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE ↓
FESTIVAL INFORMATION CENTER
Food Trucks

Want to feed our guests?
If you’re interested in feeding our guests at the event contact us for pricing & availability.
Spots are limited & will be booked on a first come first serve basis.
Discounts are offered for multiple event bookings at our other festivals, events and parties.
Vendor Booths

Sell Your Goods
Please contact us for pricing & availability If you’re interested in being a vendor at the event.
Spots are limited & will be booked on a first come first serve basis.
Discounts are offered for multiple event bookings at our other festivals, events and parties.
sponsors

Partner with PartyTenders
If you’re interested in representing your business at this event through media packages, signage, logo placement, photography, video recaps, & more please contact us.
Work for us

Work the Event
If you’re interested in working this event for us, we’re looking for help at the gates & other entry level event planning positions.
Volunteer

Want to Volunteer?
If you’re interested in volunteering to help make this event a success through promotions or your labor time, contact us
nm tamale fest latest news

2023 Festival Season is here!
Before you know it…it’s festival szn again in the downtown Plaza De Las Cruces! Tickets on sale now for all 2023 announced events!
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Frequently Asked Questions
We will to those who are of legal age and have a legal state ID. Of course! First Aid tents will be onsite staffed with Paramedics. Please ask any staff member and they will point you in the right direction. Here is some other important safety info to note: Visit our Tickets page for full info & options for VIP & GA passes. Please visit the Press & Media Page. No, Only for alcohol consumption (21+)
Where can we Park for NM Tamale Fest?
Will there be alcohol?
Is there First Aid / Medic on-site?
How Do I Buy Passes?
How do I make arrangements for a media pass? I’m a member of the press/media
Is there an age limit?
Get your Tickets Now!
Avoid the lines and get your tickets now to NM Tamale Fest—Cinco de Mayo on the Plaza!