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Fat Mama’s Presents the “2nd Annual Natchez Poker Run” September 14, 2013

Friends & Neighbors

Summer is winding down, the kids are heading back to school, and hopefully it will start cooling down soon!

The 2nd Annual Natchez Poker Run is scheduled for September 13, 2013 and this year will be a blast.  The Krewe of Fat Mama’s is managing the event to benefit Natchez Adams Search & Rescue again this year!

You can register at www.natchezpokerrun.com

You can also find more information on our facebook page

We look forward to another great year of motorcycles, cool weather, hot tamales and raising money for great organization in the Miss-Lou

 

~Fat Mama

Fat Mama’s Tamales Recent Awards and Recognitions

Fat Mama’s Tamales

303 South Canal Street

Natchez, MS 39120

601-442-4548

www.FatMamasTamales.com 

Press Release 

July 3, 2013-Fat Mama’s Tamales, located at 303 South Canal Street, Natchez, MS, 39120 is pleased to announce that our restaurant, our staff and our Krewe of Fat Mama’s has been the recipient of 2 awards and one government resolution as a result from our efforts to provide a positive impact in our local community, while enhancing the Natchez Experience and furthering everything distinctly Natchezian!

Mississippi Magazine has awarded Fat Mama’s Tamales the “Best of Mississippi” Award for “Hot Tamales” to Fat Mama’s Tamales.  Mississippi Magazine has released the results of the ninth annual reader’s survey to compile a list of the “Best of Mississippi” Awards in over 50 categories.

To View the Mississippi Magazine Award, please visit: http://www.mismag.com/pdf/mismag_bom13_results.pdf

The National Restaurant Association has awarded Fat Mama’s Tamales the “Neighbor Award” for the State of Mississippi.  The National Restaurant Association and American Express review submissions of association members based on community involvement, public service, and overall impact on each submission’s respective community.  This is the 2nd year in a row, Fat Mama’s Tamales has won the “Neighbor Award” for the State of Mississippi.  Fat Mama’s Tamales will be accepting this award in Jackson, MS on July 15, 2013 at the Restaurant University sponsored by the Mississippi Restaurant Association.

The Adams County Board of Supervisors at their July 1, 2013 meeting passed a resolution acknowledging Fat Mama’s Tamales and the Krewe of Fat Mama’s for our efforts in raising over $50,000 since 2009 through fund raisers for noble and worthy charities throughout the Miss-Lou region, including The Natchez Children’s Home, Sunshine Shelter, Guardian Shelter, the George Armstrong Library, Adams County Humane Society, Adams County Search & Rescue and The Malt Shop among others.  A copy of the resolution is being framed and will be on display at Fat Mama’s Tamales.

Fat Mama’s Tamales would like to thank all our customers, our former and current staff, our Krewe of Fat Mama’s members, friends and family for their support and encouragement over the years. We feel privileged and fortunate to have the opportunity to have our business in Natchez, and are looking forward to continuing to make a positive impact in our community.  Additionally, we would like to acknowledge Ruth Anderson for her selflessness and dedication to serving as the president of the Krewe of Fat Mama’s, Melissa Brown and Jamey Hudnall for their ability organize and plan events, Barbara Rodriguez for her serving as an ambassador for Fat Mama’s as well as Natchez, Britton & Jimmy Gammill for creating Fat Mama’s Tamales and providing a solid base to build on, and last but not least Devin Gammill for her continued love and support who, without, Fat Mama’s Tamales would not exist.

2013 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

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