Entries by Fat Mama's Tamales

Live in New Orleans? Take a look at what Thrillist has to say about visiting Fat Mama’s Tamales Restaurant in Natchez, MS

April 2, 2015 in /by

Recently, Thrillist.com published an article,”THE 10 BEST VACATION SPOTS WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF NEW ORLEANS” and included in this top 10 list, is: Natchez, MS and Fat Mama’s Tamales Restaurant for enjoying “southern specialties” like our award-winning Fat Mama’s Tamales, Knock-You-Naked Margaritas, and Fat Mama’s Fire and Ice pickles. Take a look at an excerpt about […]

Broadway Bash Chili Cookoff 2009 & 2010

September 9, 2014 in /by

The Krewe of Fat Mama’s provided event management for the 2009 & 2010 Broadway Bash Chili Cookoff to benefit the Natchez Children’s Home and was able to exceed previous fundraising records for this event, register a new record number of chili teams, provide the community with a fun and exciting event for parents and kids, […]

George Armstrong Library Fundraiser, 2012

September 9, 2014 in /by

In May 2012, The Friends of George Armstrong Library were working on some fundraising efforts to help raise funds to replace over 100 wooden shutters and paint the exterior of the George Armstrong Library, located in downtown Natchez, Mississippi.  The Krewe of Fat Mama’s approached the Friends of George Armstrong Library and asked to help.  […]

Krewe of Fat Mama’s Mardi Gras Parades, 2009 – present

September 9, 2014 in /by

Each year the Krewe of Fat Mama’s participates in multiple local Mardi Gras parades in Natchez, Mississippi.  Currently there are two Mardi Gras parades in Natchez that allow floats, The Krewe of Pheonix Parade & The Krewe of Natchez Indians Parade.  The Fat Mama’s parade float is decorated by krewe members, beads and trinkets are […]

Krewe of Fat Mama’s Christmas Parades, 2010 – present

September 9, 2014 in /by

Each year the City of Natchez host a Christmas Parade in downtown Natchez, Mississippi.  The Krewe of Fat Mama’s is happy to join in, the Fat Mama’s float is decorated in various Christmas themes, local citizen’s and guest bundle up as it is usually pretty cold for the Christmas Parade, and provide a great atmosphere in […]

Krewe of Fat Mama’s Annual Christmas Parties, 2009 – present

September 9, 2014 in /by

Each year the Krewe of Fat Mama’s members come together for a once annual Christmas party, filled with plenty of Christmas cheer, stories about the previous year of Krewe activities.  Once all the krewe members have had dinner, a cajun christmas is started and always brings out laughs and cheers as gifts are opened, swiped, […]

Maltshop Fundraiser, 2012

September 9, 2014 in /by

On October 6, 2012, a vehicle crashed through the front of the Malt Shop, a local restaurant that serves up burgers and shakes and is a Natchez institution. Unsure about the time it would take to rebuild, being able to keep workers on staff while the business was closed and potentially having to be closed […]

Annual Natchez Poker Run

September 9, 2014 in /by

Each year the Krewe of Fat Mama’s host the Annual Natchez Poker Run to benefit Natchez Adams Search & Rescue.  The Natchez Poker Run consist on a 4-6 stop poker run that starts at Fat Mama’s Tamales and ends in downtown Natchez.  Various local businesses sponsor the event each year, and different locations serve as […]

Other Krewe of Fat Mama’s Fundraisers & Events – 2009 – present

September 9, 2014 in /by

“Yappy Hour” Fundraiser for Natchez Adams Humane Society, 2010 – Raised in excess of $1500 Masquerade Fundraiser to benefit Natchez Sunshine Shelter, 2011 United Way Jambalaya Cookoff, 2011 United Way Jambalaya Cookoff, 2012 Kentucky Derby Fundraiser to benefit local person diagnosed with cancer, 2013 Jim Bowie BBQ Festival, 2013 Christmas Party & Fundraiser to benefit […]