Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
The ¡HICA! Tamale Sale is back for 2026: See how to order yours by Dec. 6
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Who knew building stronger communities could be so delicious? For 24 years, the annual Tamale Sale has been feeding families in Birmingham, celebrating Hispanic culture and helping raise funds for local nonprofit, Hispanic & Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA!).
You won’t want to miss this chance to get your hands on some delicious tamales, so keep reading to find out how you can order yours starting November 20, 2026.
How the Tamale Sale helps ¡HICA!’s local impact
What started as a grassroots fundraiser has grown into a beloved holiday season tradition for thousands of families thanks to ¡HICA!’s Tamale Captains and the support of the Birmingham community.
The Tamale Sale serves more than 10,000 handmade tamales every year, raising funds for ¡HICA!’s mission to boost equality and social justice for Latino and immigrant families across the state.
“It’s just amazing to see how far this fundraiser has come. Over the years, the Tamale Sale has become more than a fundraiser — it’s a celebration of culture, a way to bring the warmth of our traditions into homes, and a moment that brings families together.”
Silvia Espinosa, Development and Communications Director at ¡HICA!
When you order tamales from ¡HICA! , you’re not just taking care of dinner plans—you’re empowering local families, building connections and showing your support for an important organization.
How you can get handmade tamales from ¡HICA!
The Tamale Sale plays a critical role in ¡HICA!’s ability to help more than 3,500 Hispanic families every year. Your support is sure to be well worth it when you get a taste of this handmade comfort food.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event:
- Pre-orders: Friday, Nov. 20–Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
- Pick-up dates: Wednesday, Dec. 9 + Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
- Pick-up time: 8AM–6PM
- Pick-up location: ¡HICA!, 117 Southcrest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
¡HICA! is making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy in the sale, including different meat tamales, vegetarian-friendly options and a vegan tamale. This year’s sale will also have Guatemalan coffee available for pre-order.
- Tamale menu options:
- Chicken
- Pork
- Pepper + Cheese
- Vegan
- Packages:
- Half Dozen: $25
- One Dozen: $45
- One Dozen + Chips + Salsa + Drink: $60
- Guatemalan Coffee: $20
- Order your tamales here
The Tamale Sale is a holiday tradition for a good cause
In Latino cultures, making and sharing tamales during the holiday season is a centuries-old tradition. Since 2003, ¡HICA! has been sharing that history with Birmingham, as well as extending into Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Auburn with their own pick-up sites.
Don’t miss your chance to take part in this year’s Tamale Sale. Order yours November 20-December 6, 2026.
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