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This weekend is the annual Somerton tamale festival

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SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY)- The 13th Annual Somerton Tamale Festival is happening Saturday December 21, 2019 on Main street.

The El Diablito Alumni Club has organized the festival for the past 12 years to showcase Yuma County’s best and finest tamales.

This all-day event features music, cultural dances, and a variety of tamales which have attracted a range of people including local families, senior citizens, teenagers and out-of-state travelers.

The ASU El Diablito Alumni Club, along with many local sponsors, has helped students achieve their goal of attending college for the past 19 years by providing over $400,000 in scholarships to local students attending ASU.

The Somerton Tamale Festival has helped boost the local economy by attracting thousands of visitors.

This event features over 44 vendors and showcases the community’s non-profit and school clubs.

This event was featured in Phoenix magazine as one of the top 52 weekend adventures in the state.

The El Diablito ASU Alumni Club is seeking your support for this event. Your generous contribution will help students further their education and your company’s name will be represented to the highest standards.

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