Somerton Tamale Festival back for the 15th year

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona State University (ASU) El Diablito Alumni Chapter will sponsor the 15th Annual Somerton Tamale Festival this Saturday, December 17.

The club has organized the festival to showcase Yuma County’s best and finest tamales.

The 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.