Entries by Fat Mama's Tamales

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 […]

Krewe of Fat Mama’s Awards & Recognitions

July 2012, National Restaurant Association – National Restaurant Award Winner for the State of Mississippi December 2013 – Natchez Chamber of Commerce – Small Business of Year  June 2013, Adams County Board of Supervisor’s – Resolution in recognition of Krewe of Fat Mama’s community service and in raising over $75,000 for local community July 2013, […]

Mississippi Magazine releases “Best of Mississippi” Award Winners 2014

Friends and Neighbors, Mississippi Magazine released their annual “Best of Mississippi” awards and the great folks of Mississippi have declared Fat Mama’s Tamales as the “Best Tamales” in the state! Mississippi Magazine’s “Best of Mississippi” reader survey is compiled by votes submitted from readers and fans, general sections of the survey include Dining Out, Getting […]

Fat Mama’s “Knock-You-Naked’ Margarita Mix and Fat Mama’s “Fire & Ice” Pickles sweep Dallas Market Awards!

Friends & Neighbors, Fat Mama’s Tamales recently sweep the Dallas Market Gourmet Awards with wins in “Best Drink Mix” and “Best Condiment” categories for our Award-Winning Fat Mama’s “Knock-You-Naked” Margarita Mix and Fat Mama’s “Fire & Ice” Pickles! The Dallas Market is the second largest gift and wholesale market in the country and we are more […]