About this Event
1050 W. Santa Gertrudis Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363
4th Annual Tamalada Festival
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sponsored by the John E. Conner Museum
The Tamalada Festival is an educational, family-friendly event that is free and open to the public. The festival brings together presenters from our South Texas communities and Texas A&M University-Kingsville to celebrate and education the history, contributions and cultural value of corn, tamales, and tamaladas.
Available throughout the festival: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Food Trucks: starting at 10 a.m. | University Boulevard
Tamal Tasting: starting at 11 a.m. | MSUB Courtyard & Pavilion
Festival Schedule of Events (tentative-subject to change)
[Event Name | Location]
10:00 AM
Javelina Jaht Eight | Main Stage, MSUB Courtyard
Performance by TAMUK Jazz Combo, led by Dr. Theresa Chen, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies
Tamal Talk I | Peacock Auditorium
“Javelina Heritage: Stories and Memories Celebrating the University’s Centennial”
Presented by Dr. Christine Resier Robbins, Samantha Holly, and Julianna Sifuentes
In honor of Texas A&M University-Kingsville's 100-year anniversary, we share stories, objects, photos, and memories which have shaped the traditions and legacies of our Javelina heritage. We invite audience members to come share their own favorite Javelina memories.
10:30 AM
Cooking Demonstration | Tejas Room, MSUB 1st Floor
Presented by Chef Craig, Javelina Dining
Grupo Herencia Javelina | Pavilion, Central Plaza
Folklorico performance by Student Organization of Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Javelina Jaht Eight | Main Stage, MSUB Courtyard
Performance by TAMUK Jazz Combo, led by Dr. Theresa Chen, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies
Tamal Talk I | Peacock Auditorium
“Javelina Heritage: Stories and Memories Celebrating the University’s Centennial”
Presented by Dr. Christine Resier Robbins, Samantha Holly, and Julianna Sifuentes
In honor of Texas A&M University-Kingsville's 100-year anniversary, we share stories, objects, photos, and memories which have shaped the traditions and legacies of our Javelina heritage. We invite audience members to come share their own favorite Javelina memories.
11:00 AM
Lazaro Perez | Main Stage, MSUB Courtyard
Conjunto music performance
Tamal Talk II | Peacock Auditorium
“Wildlife Photography and Conservation”
Presented by Brian Loflin
In this presentation Brian Loflin will demonstrate why a camera is not just for pretty photos but is one of today’s best tools available for wildlife appreciation and conservation.
Dance Lessons | Pavilion, Central Plaza
Dance lessons for all ages by Grupo Herencia Javelina, Student Organization of Texas A&M University-Kingsville
11:30 AM
Lazaro Perez | Main Stage, MSUB Courtyard
Conjunto music performance
Tamal Talk II | Peacock Auditorium
“Wildlife Photography and Conservation”
Presented by Brian Loflin
In this presentation Brian Loflin will demonstrate why a camera is not just for pretty photos but is one of today’s best tools available for wildlife appreciation and conservation.
12:00 PM
Lazaro Perez | Main Stage, MSUB Courtyard
Conjunto music performance
Tamal Talk III | Peacock Auditorium
“Más Maíz: Nourishment, Tradition, and Nutrition”
Presented by Shannon Aguilar, MS,RD,LD, Associate Professor & Undergraduate Human Nutrition Program Director-TAMUK, Emily Chandler and Gabriel Medina, undergraduate Human Nutrition Program students
Tamales are more than a delicious dish—they're a celebration of heritage, family, and nourishment. This talk explores how the tradition of making and sharing tamales reflects a vibrant culture of nutrition rooted in community and care!
12:30 PM
Daniel Jacob | Main Stage, MSUB Courtyard
Country music performance
Tamal Talk III | Peacock Auditorium
“Más Maíz: Nourishment, Tradition, and Nutrition”
Presented by Shannon Aguilar, MS,RD,LD, Associate Professor & Undergraduate Human Nutrition Program Director-TAMUK, Emily Chandler and Gabriel Medina, undergraduate Human Nutrition Program students
Tamales are more than a delicious dish—they're a celebration of heritage, family, and nourishment. This talk explores how the tradition of making and sharing tamales reflects a vibrant culture of nutrition rooted in community and care!
Lotería Javelina | Tejas Room, MSUB 1st Floor
1:00 PM
Daniel Jacob | Main Stage, MSUB Courtyard
Country music performance
Tamal Talk IV | Peacock Auditorium
“Tamales: We have the meats and the meat safety”
Presented by Tanner Machado, Meat Science Professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
A brief discussion about the history of common meats used as tamale fillings, along with a discussion to stimulate creative meat fillings. In addition, food safety tips for handling and preparing meat will be shared.
Grupo Herencia Javelina | Pavilion, Central Plaza
Folklorico performance by Student Organization of Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Lotería Javelina | Tejas Room, MSUB 1st Floor
1:30 PM
Daniel Jacob | Main Stage, MSUB Courtyard
Country music performance
Tamal Talk IV | Peacock Auditorium
“Tamales: We have the meats and the meat safety”
Presented by Tanner Machado, Meat Science Professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
A brief discussion about the history of common meats used as tamale fillings, along with a discussion to stimulate creative meat fillings. In addition, food safety tips for handling and preparing meat will be shared.
Lotería Javelina | Tejas Room, MSUB 1st Floor
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