Schedule of Events

2023's full Schedule of Events
TBA

2023's festival will feature a new line up of artisTS but will follow a similar format as last year's event, beginning on Thursday with a Welcome Dinner and ending on Saturday with the main festival day.
2022's schedule of events is still listed below as a sample itinerary.

2022's Festival

First up is Thursday night's Welcome Dinner!
Dine in style under the stars at our exclusive dinner party prepared by some of the South's finest chefs. Dave Crews and friends will prepare a meal you won't soon forget. Join us at the Courtyard of Hotel 27, beginning at 6 pm for cocktails, dinner, and a dance party.

Cocktails 6:00 pm
Dinner Served at 7:00 pm
Street Band Dance Party at 9:00 pm

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY IS BACK!
Enjoy lunch or dinner downtown! Some of our favorite food vendors will be OPEN FRIDAY 11 am until they run out of food for the day!!!

Live music will start at noon.
Tickets are not needed for this event.

SATURDAY IS FESTIVAL DAY!!!
Check out our amazing line-up for Saturday which includes Flavors of the Festival, a time-honored staple of the festival. Experience the best of the Delta Hot Tamale Festival! Don't wait in a long line for a dozen of one type of Tamale!

Join us at Flavors of the Festival for a one of a kind dining experience to taste eight delicious tamales from our vendors expertly paired with 4 craft beers.

This event will be hosted in the Courtyard of Hotel 27. Seatings are available at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm. Please purchase tickets accordingly.

Want to show your support for this year's festival? Stop by our office at 504 Central Street to purchase a yard sign for a $50 donation.All net proceeds go to the Delta Hot Tamale Festival which supports Main Street Greenville's Downtown revitalization efforts.