Posts

AmericasMart Blog Post Mention

/in /by

Friends and Neighbors,

Fat Mama’s was recently listed in blog from the AmericasMart Blog!  You can check it out at Taste of the South, AmericasMart Blog!

AmericasMart host the Atlanta Gift Market which is the largest single product collection and provides over 1,400 permanent showrooms as well as over 2,500 temporary exhibiting companies and is the largest gift market in the United States.  Buyers from across the United States and internationally attend to purchase various items and collections for single location gift and gourmet stores to large big box store gift departments.  The learn more about the Atlanta Market checkout AmericasMart.

Fat Mama’s Tamales won “Best Pickled Product” in September of 2013 with our “Fire & Ice” Pickles from all pickle related entries and is currently displaying until March 9, 2014 in the temporary booths.  To learn more about our booth, check out our info on AmericasMart website!

If you are interested in possibly carrying Fat Mama’s Tamales products in your gift store, gourmet food store, liquor store or otherwise, please feel free to contact us at your convenience!

Melissa Brown, New Wholesale Account Manager, 601-807-8030, MBrown@fatmamas.com

Jamey Hudnall, Existing Wholesale Account Manager, 601-807-5062, JHudnall@fatmamas.com

Thank You,

~Fat Mama

 

 

 

Fat Mama’s “25 Donkey” Freestanding Art Project

/in /by

Friends & Neighbors

Calling All Natchez Artist!

Fat Mama’s is now accepting applications from individuals who wish to be selected to paint one of the twenty-five fiberglass donkey sculptures.  Please complete the application and email to Info@FatMamasTamales.com or mail to P.O. Box 1191, Natchez, MS 39121.

The deadline to submit your application is December 2, 2013 12:00 pm central standard time.

Fat-Mamas-Tamales-25th-Anniversary

Artist are encouraged to contact organizations and businesses to sponsor them as a local artist, and pledge to the project, either together or separately.  All pledges made will be considered in the artist selection process, as well as the painted donkey sculpture display location application.

Questions and comments can be made to Info@FatMamasTamales.com

Fat Mama's Tamales 25th Year Celebration on June 14, 2014

Much love for everyone who has pledged so far, we still have a long way to go, and with your pledge, support and help in publicizing this project we will have a great project taking place in Natchez, Ms!

Click below for the artist application

Fat Mama’s “25 Donkey” Artist Application

~ Fat Mama

2013 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

/in /by

Friends & Neighbors

Mardi Gras is fast approaching and we are looking forward to another awesome year in Natchez, Mississippi!

There are two parades scheduled in Natchez this year and the Krewe of Fat Mama’s will be participating in both of them!  We will have a nice crowd for both parades as they both start at Fat Mama’s Tamales before making their way down Canal Street, Main & Franklin Street, be sure to come early to get a window seat and have a great time!

February 1, 2013 – Krewe of Natchez Indian’s Parade starts at 6 pm.  Floats, bands, etc will line up on Broadway Street and the parade will start at Fat Mama’s Tamales on Canal Street, continue down Canal Street before turning onto Main Street and proceeding  to Franklin Street, before returning to Broadway Street. This is a night parade, so if you got kids be sure to get them to wear something bright, bring a flashlight or light stick!

February 8, 2013 – The Krewe of Phoenix parade starts at 4 p.m.  Floats, bands, etc will line up on Broadway Street and the parade will start at Fat Mama’s Tamales on Canal Street, continue down Canal Street before turning onto Main Street and proceeding  to Franklin Street, before returning to Broadway Street.  This parade is during daylight hours and is usually slightly larger than the previous parade.  The Krewe of Fat Mama’s will be throwing out beads, Metal Doubloons, Whole Jalapeno Peppers among some other fun things!

February 11, 2013 – The American Queen steamboat will be docking in Natchez at or around 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  It is always fun to welcome guest guest Natchez, and starting at approximately 4:30, make your way under-the-hill or to the bluff top to listen to calliope music as they depart Natchez for their next stop!

February 19, 2013 – The American Queen steamboat will be docking in Natchez at or around 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  It is always fun to welcome guest guest Natchez, and starting at approximately 4:30, make your way under-the-hill or to the bluff top to listen to calliope music as they depart Natchez for their next stop!

February 21-24, 2013 – Literary & Cinema Celebration at the Convention Center! For more information please visit http://www.visitnatchez.org/includes/events/index.cfm?action=displayDetail&eventid=16073

February 24, 2013 – Enjoy an evening of Mint Juleps & live music at the histroic Auburn antebellum home in Natchez! For more information visit, http://www.visitnatchez.org/includes/events/index.cfm?action=displayDetail&eventid=16468

February 26, 2013 – The American Queen steamboat will be docking in Natchez at or around 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.  It is always fun to welcome guest guest Natchez, and starting at approximately 4:30, make your way under-the-hill or to the bluff top to listen to calliope music as they depart Natchez for their next stop!

Be Sure to check www.visitnatchez.org for an updated calendar of events for additional events and happenings! http://www.visitnatchez.org/

Have a Safe and Happy Mardi Gras Season!

~ Fat Mama