Tamale Contest at Brookshires

Brookshire’s will host a family-friendly “Tamale Mania” event featuring a competition to name the “Best-tasting Tamale in Brownwood.” Participants must bring two dozen warm tamales to the store deli by 11 a.m. to enter the competition. First, second and third place winners will be named and receive $200, $100 and $50 Brookshire’s gift cards, respectively. A tamale-eating competition will also take place, with a $25 Brookshire’s gift card awarded to the first participant to finish one dozen tamales. Attendees will also enjoy a performance by local artist Aspen Crouch, along with live broadcasts by La Ley 104.7 and The Breeze 96.9. Giveaways and samples will be provided by Dr Pepper, Del Real Foods and Maseca.