On Thursday, September 7th, the 2023 Zwolle Tamale Fiesta Poster was unveiled to a capacity crowd in the activity building at the festival grounds in Zwolle. Following the greetings by Board of Directors’ President, Chris Loupe, a prayer was offered, and the Pledge of Allegiance was said He reflected on the years of service by Mrs. Phyllis Murdock to the fiesta and community. He pointed out the memorial table set up in the building with pictures to visit in her memory.
Mistress of ceremonies Mia Curtis was introduced to begin the events of the night. She began by introducing the 2023 Fiesta Royalty for this coming year. Those introduced were King-Sylvester Martinez, Queen-Landri Leach, First Lady-Linnie Sepulvado, Teen Queen-Kaylee Chreene, Junior Miss-Reba Springer, Deb Miss-Carmen Pearce, Little Miss-Chesa Bell, Petite Miss-Savvy Tyson, Toddler Miss- Brynlea Kelly, Tiny Miss-Kalani Willias, Baby Miss-Everlynn Rivers and Royal Pages Gabe Killingsworth and Bryce Rivers.