Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival

08/28/2026

🌶️ If you're in town for the Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, don't forget to make a stop at El Pueblo History Museum! Situated on the north end of Union ave, the museum will be an all-out cultural celebration to experience inside and out as you enjoy the smells of the nearby chile roasters.

September 19th - 20th 📆 We will be hosting dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and more! Plus free entry to the museum all day.

Walk through the re-created 1840s adobe trading post and plaza hosting an array of cultural and historical demos, and see the archaeological excavation site of the original 1842 El Pueblo trading post. We can't wait to see you there!

08/27/2026

The Chihuahua & Friends Parade is sponsored by Title Sponsor Xcel Energy and Supporting Sponsor University of Colorado Boulder!🐶

📅 Parade will take place Sunday, September 20th at the El Pueblo History Museum Lawn/Stage at 11:00am.

📍Register in person ($13.00) at the event or online at https://pueblochilefestival.com/chihuahua-parade/ for only $10.00.

Dogs will be judged in 5 categories and receive awards for all!
Best Costume
Channel your inner Chihuahua
Most Macho
Best Shaker
Sponsor’s Choice

👀 Online registration will close Thursday, September 10th at 5:00pm. You may register day of.

For more information contact [email protected].

08/27/2026

Do you have Pueblo's best **Green Chili, Red Chili, or Salsa?** It's time to put your recipe to the ultimate test at the 2026 Chili & Salsa Showdown presented by Mission Foods and supported by Nano Nuclear Energy Inc.!

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
📍 Pueblo Convention Center

Whether you're a home cook or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to earn bragging rights before the biggest chile-loving crowd in Colorado!

🏆 **Categories:**
🌶️ Green Chili
❤️ Red Chili
🫙 Salsa

👨‍🍳 **Two Divisions:**
• Non-Commercial (Home Cooks)
• Commercial (Restaurants & Businesses)

🥇 Winners will be crowned LIVE during the **Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival** on **Friday, September 18 at 6:00 PM** on the El Pueblo History Museum Stage!

🌱 **Remember:** All chili entries must feature **Certified Pueblo Green Chiles®** and be made from scratch.

💻 Register today: **https://pueblochilefestival.com/chili-salsa-showdown/** and see contest rules listed on website!
Please note: There will be NO in-person registration. Online ONLY!!!
Who's ready to bring the heat?

🌶️ Tag your favorite chili chef who needs to compete

08/27/2026

Officially SOLD OUT!!!!!!

20 brave souls signed up to compete in Pueblo's HOTTEST competition!

🌶The Jalapeno Eating Contest powered by the Colorado Lottery and supported by Vectra Bank Colorado is ready for you to compete !🌶

📅 Contest will take place Sunday, September 20th, in the Mission Foods tent at 4:00pm (corner of Alan Hammel & Main).

❌ Please note spaces are limited to only 20 participants! Participants may not show day of, so we encourage you to still attend if you are interested in participating!

For more information contact [email protected]

08/24/2026

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival presented by T-Mobile Fiber is turning up the heat with LIVE music all weekend long! 🌶️🎶

We’re excited to announce our live band lineup, featuring amazing local talent across FOUR entertainment gardens! Come dance, sing, and celebrate Pueblo’s favorite festival with us, September 18-20, 2026! 🎸🥁🎤

A huge shoutout to our Entertainment Sponsors who make it all possible:
✨ENSCO, Inc.
✨Outpost Harley-Davidson
✨Fly Pueblo
✨Mission Foods

08/24/2026

08/19/2026

🌶️🔥Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival is a month away!🌶️We have the cutest new Pueblo Chile T Shirts and towels🔥🌶️

08/18/2026

🌶The Jalapeno Eating Contest powered by the Colorado Lottery is ready for you to compete !🌶

📅 Contest will take place Sunday, September 20th, in the ission foods tent at 4:00pm (corner of Alan Hammel & Main).

📍 Register in person at 302 N. Santa Fe Ave or online at
https://pueblochilefestival.com/jalapeno-eating-contest/

❌ Please note spaces are limited to only 20 participants! 13 are available!

👀 Registration will close Thursday, September 10th or when all 20 spots are filled.

For more information contact [email protected].

08/18/2026

Do you have Pueblo's best **Green Chili, Red Chili, or Salsa?** It's time to put your recipe to the ultimate test at the 2026 Chili & Salsa Showdown presented by Mission Foods!

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
📍 Pueblo Convention Center
Whether you're a home cook or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to earn bragging rights before the biggest chile-loving crowd in Colorado!

🏆 **Categories:**
🌶️ Green Chili
❤️ Red Chili
🫙 Salsa

👨‍🍳 **Two Divisions:**
• Non-Commercial (Home Cooks)
• Commercial (Restaurants & Businesses)

🥇 Winners will be crowned LIVE during the **Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival** on **Friday, September 18 at 6:00 PM** on the El Pueblo History Museum Stage!

🌱 **Remember:** All chili entries must feature **Certified Pueblo Green Chiles®** and be made from scratch.

💻 Register today: **https://pueblochilefestival.com/chili-salsa-showdown/** and see contest rules listed on website!

Please note: There will be NO in-person registration. Online ONLY!!!
Who's ready to bring the heat?

🌶️ Tag your favorite chili chef

08/18/2026

The Chihuahua & Friends Parade sponsored by Title Sponsor Xcel Energy and Supporting Sponsor University of Colorado Boulder!🐶

📅 Parade will take place Sunday, September 20th at the El Pueblo History Museum Lawn/Stage at 11:00am.

📍Register in person ($13.00) at the event or online at https://pueblochilefestival.com/chihuahua-parade/ for only $10.00.

Dogs will be judged in 5 categories and receive awards for all!
Best Costume
Channel your inner Chihuahua
Most Macho
Best Shaker
Sponsor’s Choice

👀 Online registration will close Thursday, September 10th at 5:00pm. You may register day of.

For more information contact [email protected].