TOP Latino Chef Contest Categories include:  Dessert Category: Flan, Tres Leche, Guava Pastries; Appetizers: Tapas, Ceviche, Empanadas, Arepas, Tacos; Main Dish: Arroz con Pollo, Paella, Other Rice Dish. 

Contests Include: Best Cuban Sandwiches & Top Latino Dish!  Pre-Qualifier; World Food Champions Qualifying Event: 2023.​​
Email your web address, links to social media, your logo, pic of chef and pic of your restaurant, food truck, trailer of Tent set up to: [email protected] ​
Hispanic Heritage in Ybor City! ​4th Annual FORD
Taste of Latino Festival
Meet Top Latino Lideres (leaders) from all over Florida PLUS Enjoy TOP Latino Chefs & Dishes!  Festival: Sunday, Oct 16th, 2022
FORD's Taste of Latino: Food, Art & Music Festival, PLUS TOP Latino Chef Contest AND the TOP Florida Latino & Latina Lideres on:  Sunday, Oct 16th, 2022 in Historic Ybor City!

Bask in the scents, sounds, and flavors of Latin American Foods, Art, and Music!  ENJOY LATIN FOOD from featured cultures: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Peru, Venezuela and MORE!
Enjoy LIVE cultural music on Stage featuring LIVE Music and Dance Performances, ​a true cultural festival featuring Food, Art & Cultural Exhibitors! 
4th Annual FORD Taste Of Latino, Top Latino Lideres Awards PLUS Top Latino Chef Contest Cuban Sandwich Festival Contestant Registration 
Contestants receive a tremendous amount of media exposure, the winners receive bragging rights, as well as an award and a media/advertising promotional package! Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a contestant!  This option is included for FREE with the registration of your Vendor spot.  Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a participant. You will be allowed to compete in up to 4 non-vending categories. 
Open to Chefs from all over the WORLD!  Register to compete today! 
Winner of the FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival in Tampa/Ybor City is awarded the GOLDEN TICKET to compete in the WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS! 

6th Annual FORD Taste of Latino (YBOR CITY): Contestant Registration (Only)

$157.05

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!

6th Annual FORD Taste Of Latino, Top Latino Lideres Awards PLUS

Top Latino Chef Contest Cuban Sandwich Festival

Contestant Registration 


Contestants receive a tremendous amount of media exposure, the winners receive bragging rights, as well as an award and a media/advertising promotional package! Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a contestant!  This option is included for FREE with the registration of your Vendor spot.  Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a participant. You will be allowed to compete in up to 4 non-vending categories.


Sunday, Oct 20th, 2024 @ Historic Ybor City


Contest Space ONLY: $100.00 - NO VENDING

A fee of 4.07% Processing fee is applied to all credit card payments. 

Payments by mail: $150.00. 


Remit Payment:

Hispanic Cultural Resource Foundation, Inc.

14391 Spring Hill Drive

Suite # 417

Spring Hill, FL 34609


Your promotional package begins immediately upon receipt of registration. There are no refunds on packages once they start. The event will go on rain or shine or they may be rescheduled.
Register Now

6th Annual Taste of Latino (YBOR CITY): Contest & Vendor Space; Sunday (12x10)

$467.96

6th Annual FORD Taste of Latino Festival & Top Latino Lideres Awards

PLUS TOP Latino Chef Contest!

Cuban Sandwich Contestant & Vendor: Sunday (12x12) 

Sunday, October 20th 2024 @ in Historic Ybor City


1; 10x12 Vendor Space, plus 1 Contest Registration

This purchase includes 1 vendor space, and 1 contest registration. Space is 10 x 12 feet.

Tent, Table, and Chairs are not included. Tent weights are required.


If you need add-ons such as Electric, Tent, Table, Chairs, weights, etc. We will send you a separate form with information on how to rent those items. 


A 3.99% Processing fee is applied to all Credit Card Transactions

To pay by mail, send a check for $450.00


Latin Times Media, Inc.,

14391 Spring Hill Dr

Suite # 417

Spring Hill, Fl. 34609


Your promotional package begins immediately upon receipt of registration. 

There are no refunds on payments or deposits. The event will go on rain or shine or be rescheduled..
Register Now

6th Annual FORD Taste of Latino (YBOR CITY) Contest & Vendor Space; (Trailer/Truck-16ft)

$493.95

6th Annual FORD Taste of Latino Festival & Top Latino Lideres Awards

PLUS TOP Latino Chef Contest!

Cuban Sandwich Contestant & Vendor: Truck/Trailer - Max 20Ft

Sunday, October 20th, 2024 @ in Historic Ybor City


1; Truck/Trailer Vendor Space (Max 10x20) - 

Contestants receive a tremendous amount of media exposure, the winners receive bragging rights, as well as an award and a media/advertising promotional package! Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a contestant!  This option is included for FREE with the registration of your Vendor spot.  Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a participant. You will be allowed to compete in up to 4 non-vending categories.


This purchase includes 1 vendor space and 1 contest registration. Tent, Table, and Chairs are not included. If you need add-ons such as Electric, Tent, Table, Chairs, etc. We will send you a separate form with information on how to rent those items. 


A 3.99% Processing fee is applied to all Credit Card Transactions

To pay by mail, send a check for $475.00

For Check Payment Remit to:

Latin Times Media, Inc.,

14391 Spring Hill Dr; Suite # 417; Spring Hill, Fl. 34609


Your promotional package begins immediately upon receipt of registration. 

There are no refunds on payments or deposits. The event will go on rain or shine or be rescheduled..
Register Now

6th FORD Taste of Latino (Ybor City): Contest & Vendor Space; Sunday (12x20)

$727.93

6th Annual FORD Taste of Latino Festival & Top Latino Lideres Awards

PLUS TOP Latino Chef Contest!

Cuban Sandwich Contestant & Vendor: Sunday (12x20) 

Sunday, October 20th 2024 @ in Historic Ybor City


1; 12x20 Tent Vendor Space, plus 1 Contest Registration

Contestants receive a tremendous amount of media exposure, the winners receive bragging rights, as well as an award and a media/advertising promotional package! Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a contestant!  This option is included for FREE with the registration of your Vendor spot.  Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a participant. You will be allowed to compete in up to 4 non-vending categories.


This purchase includes 1 vendor space, and 1 contest registration.

Tent, Table, and Chairs are not included. If you need add-ons such as Electric, Tent, Table, Chairs, Tent Weights, etc. We will send you a separate form with information on how to rent those items. Please note that ALL TENTS Require Tent Weights.


A 3.99% Processing fee is applied to all Credit Card Transactions

To pay by mail, send a check for $700.00

Latin Times Media, Inc.,

14391 Spring Hill Dr; Suite # 417; Spring Hill, Fl. 34609


Your promotional package begins immediately upon receipt of registration.  There are no refunds on packages once they start. The event will go on rain or shine or be rescheduled.
Register Now

6th FORD Taste of Latino Festival (YBOR CITY):​ Top Latino Dish Contest Truck/Trailer (12x34)

$675.94

6th Annual FORD Taste of Latino Festival & Top Latino Lideres Awards

Top Latino CHEF Contest Registration: Food Truck/Trailer up to 34 feet.

Sunday, October 20th, 2024 @ Historic Ybor City


1; 12x34 Food Truck or trailer Vendor Space on Smackdown Sunday - THE BIG DAY.  

Contestants receive a tremendous amount of media exposure, the winners receive bragging rights, as well as an award and a media/advertising promotional package! Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a contestant!  This option is included for FREE with the registration of your Vendor spot.  Once we received your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a participant. You will be allowed to compete in up to 4 non-vending categories.


Tent, Table, and Chairs are not included. If you need to rent these or any other items such as electricity, internet, fire extinguishers, etc, please request an additional order form. 

There is VERY LIMITED Truck and Trailer space for Ybor CSF -to secure your spot please register your participation asap.


A 3.99% Processing fee is applied to all Credit Card Transactions.  


To pay by mail, send a check for $650.00

For Check Payment Remit to:

Latin Times Media, Inc.,

14391 Spring Hill Dr; Suite # 417; 

Spring Hill, Fl. 34609


Your promotional package begins immediately upon receipt of registration. 

There are no refunds on payments or deposits. The event will go on rain or shine or be rescheduled..
Register Now
​Pay Your Balance in full and receive this early Bird Discount:  
$75 off 1 day vendor/contest 10x10 spot or bigger: Discount$75
$175 OFF if you participate in 2 events! Discount$175
Expires: March 25th, 2022
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​We are currently accepting deposits on 2022 Vendor Spots:  Secure YOUR Vendor Spot with as little as a 60% Deposit!
Your deposit will guarantee your participation, and will secure your vendor rate at the current rate.