(Free) Tamale Festival, Atascadero. - January 19

Tamale vendors come from across California to try to win the coveted People's Choice award. The entertainment lineup includes the Mariachi Mexicanisimo band, soloist Manuel Enrique, the Grupo Folklorico Dancers, and the Los Gatos Locos band.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunken Gardens. visitatascadero.com.