Chile & Frijoles Festival Kicks Off: Special Events Overview
Thursday, September 24th
Hours: 5:00 until 7:00 PM
Chile & Frijoles Festival presented by Loaf ‘N Jug KICK OFF! (By RSVP only)
Friday, September 25th
Hours: 3:00pm until Midnight
No competitive events
Saturday, September 26th
Hours: 10:00am until Midnight
“Chili & Salsa Showdown” Food Competition
Commercial Category
Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main Street, Pueblo, Co. 81003
Entry Fee: $25
Prizes: $500 for Best Red Chili, Green Chili and Salsa
All Entry forms must be turned in with food entry at the Pueblo Convention Center on the day of competition, between 8:30am and 9:00am.
Please download the Entry Form Below for All Information!
Commercial Entry Form
Sunday, September 27th
Hours: 8:00am until 6:00pm
Hot to Trot 5k Fun Run & 2 Mile Walk
All entrants of 5K & 10K Run and 2 Mile Walk will receive a 2015 “Hot To Trot” T-shirt. Following the awards ceremony (at approx. 10 AM), entrants will be treated to a FREE breakfast (pancakes or huevos rancheros) at the Gold Dust that will feature a drawing where run & walk finishers present can win produce and prizes.
Registration Form
“Chili & Salsa Showdown” Food Competition
Non-Commercial Category
Entry Fee: $5
Prizes: First Place $100, Second Place $50, Third Place $25.
*All Entry forms must be turned in with food entry at the Pueblo Convention Center on the day of competition,
between 8:30am and 9:00am.
Please download the Entry Form Below for All Information!
Non Commercial Entry Form
Jalapeno Eating Contest
1st place: $100 & Festival t-shirt
2nd place: $50 & Festival t-shirt
Judges Choice $50 & Festival t-shirt