
Garland County ChiliFest & Cookoff
September 20–21, 2025 | Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Behind Brookshire’s Grocery Hwy 7
About the Festival
The first-ever Garland County ChiliFest & Cookoff is bringing the flavor, fun, and fire to the heart of Hot Springs Village! Join us for two days of:
Live Local Bands
Cold Beer & Beverage Garden
Chili Cook-Off Competition
70+ Vendor Booths
Food Trucks & Treats
Family Entertainment
Trophies, Prizes & People’s Choice Voting
Whether you’re here to shop, taste, dance, or compete.. this will be a weekend to remember.
Event Schedule
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Gates Open at 12:00 PM
Band 1: 12–3 PM
Band 2: 4–8 PM
Beer + Food Trucks all day
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Gates Open at 11:00 AM (after church)
Band 1: 12–3 PM
Band 2: 3:30–5 PM
🌶️ Chili Awards Ceremony: 5:00 PM
Enter the Chili Cook-Off
Think your chili has what it takes?
Cook live, win awards, and gain local bragging rights!
Cook-Off Entry:
$25 entry fee (includes 10x20 booth)
Optional: Power hookup for $25
Judged by local sponsors & dignitaries + crowd vote
Prizes + People’s Choice Trophies
Join us as a vendor and showcase your products, art, services, or delicious creations to an eager crowd!
Vendor Booth Options:
10x10 Booth – $50
10x20 Booth – $75
10x30 Booth – $150
Food Truck/20x20 Space – $150
Electricity available for $25 (pre-order only)
Vendor Info
Become a Sponsor
Get your business in front of thousands and help bring this unforgettable community event to life.
Sponsorship Tiers:
Presenting Sponsor – $1,000
Top logo placement + QR code on website
Social media features in 15+ posts
Live podcast inclusion
Stage signage, booth, and 8 daily mentions
Judge spot in the Chili Cook-Off
Gold Sponsor – $500
Logo on website and signage
Booth + social media features
4 daily stage mentions
Event Map & Parking
Stage: In front of Great Wall Restaurant
Vendor booths: Throughout the lot
Parking: Behind Brookshires & Sand Trap
Beer trucks, food trucks, and ice: Center grassy area
Chili cook teams: Roadside and building fronts