Wapato Tamale Festival

Mixed

When

Sunday, October 4, 2026⚠ Dates to be confirmed — verify with the organizer.

Where

Wapato, WA, US · Yakima Valley

Admission

Free

Cadence

Annual · early October

The Wapato Tamale Festival takes place each October at Wapato City Park, celebrating the tamale-making traditions that are deeply rooted in the Lower Yakima Valley. The event brings together local vendors, home cooks, and restaurants serving tamales alongside other traditional foods and live entertainment. The festival reflects the agricultural heritage and Latino cultural influence that defines the Wapato community and broader Yakima Valley farmworking culture. Admission is free.

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