Ybor City’s annual Cuban Sandwich Festival returns this month

You can celebrate Memorial Day weekend with your typical beer and hot dogs, or opt to honor one of Tampa’s most famous dishes at its annual festival.

The 13th annual Ford Cuban Sandwich Festival returns to Ybor City’s Centennial Park (1800 E 8th Ave.) on Sunday, May 26 from noon-6 p.m., with dozens of food vendors, a “Best Sandwich” competition and live entertainment in tow.

Another popular aspect of this food festival is its yearly attempt to break the “World’s Longest Cuban Sandwich” record; this year’s goal is a whopping 350 feet. Organizers say that the massive sammie is then donated to a local shelter, and can feed up to 700 people.

There’s no cover to attend Ybor City’s 13th annual Cuban Sandwich Festival, but you can purchase $85 upgraded tickets that come with samples from “Best Sandwich” contestants and access to a VIP-only area via Eventbrite.com.

In addition to the celebrated sandwich, there will also be dozens of local and out-of-town food vendors and trucks slinging Hispanic fare and other cuisines, plus live music and the chance to vote for your favorite sandwich of the day.

When it’s not hosting Ybor City’s annual festival, the Hispanic Cultural Resource Foundation is organizing other Cuban Sandwich-oriented events and cultural celebrations throughout Central Florida.

Head to @CubanSandwichFestival on Facebook for more event information.
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