Greenville’s Delta Hot Tamale Festival Seeks Votes in USA TODAY Awards

Greenville, Miss. — The Delta Hot Tamale Festival is urging supporters to vote early and often in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The festival, held annually each October, celebrates Greenville’s status as the “Hot Tamale Capital of the World,” highlighting the city’s signature dish.

The event features a ticketed Welcome Dinner and various festivities that pay homage to the Delta-style hot tamale. The dish is a Latin-inspired creation infused with African, Italian, and Native American influences.

Supporters can cast their votes through the USA TODAY 10BEST platform, with organizers encouraging community members and visitors to participate. The festival’s efforts are part of a broader push supported by local organizations, including the Mississippi Development Authority, the Mississippi Arts Commission, and the Greenville-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Voting is open, and organizers hope to secure recognition as one of the top food festivals in the country, boosting tourism and local pride in Greenville.

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