The hunt is officially on Floridians. The best Cuban sandwich is being sought out in Tampa this year and you do not want to miss out on this deliciousness. Bringing together competitors not just from all across the state, but also across the globe, each will be competing for the ultimate sandwich prize. The best part? Ticketed visitors will be able to attend the Cuban Sandwich Festival in Florida in order to taste all the deliciousness firsthand as a drive-in event. Check it out…
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The 9th annual Cuban Sandwich Festival in Florida is back this year and you do not want to miss out on all of the scrumptiousness.
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In order to pivot for 2020, the festival will be held as a drive-in event in Tampa, so don’t worry about missing out on tasting all of those sandwiches.
Facebook Cuban Sandwich Festival
In case you’re unaware of what a Cuban Sandwich consists of, picture layers of roasted pork and ham, melted Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard all pressed together on delicious grilled Cuban bread.
Facebook Cuban Sandwich Festival
The result is a salty, sweet, creamy, toasted dreamboat of a sandwich.
Facebook Cuban Sandwich Festival
Taking place on November 8th, 2020, there will be three ticketed times available—11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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The event is free to attend but spots must be reserved online in advance in order to accommodate the drive-in aspect of the festival.
Facebook Cuban Sandwich Festival
Contestants will try their hand at making the best Cuban sandwich in Florida, and you don’t even need to be a professional chef in order to submit your sandwich!
Facebook Cuban Sandwich Festival
Plus there will also be a world record attempt for making the longest Cuban Sandwich ever, with the sandwich being donated to a homeless shelter afterward.
Facebook Cuban Sandwich Festival
The event is taking place in Tampa at Centro Asturiano which is a historic site in Ybor City.
Facebook Cuban Sandwich Festival
If you feel like spending the day taste-testing all of the best Cuban sandwich creations in one place, then the Cuban Sandwich Festival in Florida is the event for you.
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Have you ever been to the Cuban Sandwich Festival in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about the festival, including how to pre-register, visit the website or Facebook Page.
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