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2026 FOR THE ANIMALS
Chili Cookoff and
Music Fest
Oct 18, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm
Heartwood Soundstage
South Main Station
619 S Main St, Gainesville
Chili Cook-off
Live Music All Day
Vendors * Pet Adoptions
Good Food * Cash Bar
Raffles * Auctions
and MORE!
$15 entry fee per person, kids under 12 free with adult wristband wearer
Attendee wristband entitles wearer to sample all chilis, vote for People's Choice Best Chili, and listen to live music all day.
Live Music All Day
The Couch Messiahs
The Shambles
Crooked Counsel
Animal Adoptions
Meet your new best friend
Chili Galore!
Beef chili, chicken chili,
ouchie hot chili, vegan chili, vegetarian chili, and
more, more, more.
Sample all the chili competitors and vote for People's Choice!
Celebrity Judges!
[To be announced]
Sponsors Needed!
Chili Cooks Needed!
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