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2026 FOR THE ANIMALS
Chili Cookoff and
Music Fest
Oct 18, 2026 Noon - 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!
$25 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!
Sponsors at all levels will be promoted on social media posts between now and the event.
The Big Fix- $2500
Headline all promotions including robust broadcast schedule; logo on posters, flyers and event banner; Mod Dog; 6 event entry wristbands; free booth if you want one
Be The Solution - $2000
Logo on posters, flyers and event banner; Mod Dog; 4 event entry wristbands; free booth if you want one
It's Hip to Snip - $1000
Logo on event banner; Mod Dog; 4 event entry wristbands; free booth if you want one
Neuter is Cuter - $500
2 event entry wristbands
Friends of FTA - $250
Just our thanks and the knowledge that you supported a Very Good Cause
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? CONTACT Melissa Glikes at 352-258-1298 or glikesm63@gmail.com
Chili Cooks Needed!
Learn more about it and pre-register on our Cooks page.
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