Garland County ChiliFest & Cookoff

September 20–21, 2025 | Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Behind Brookshire’s Grocery Hwy 7

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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.

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Event Schedule

    • Gates Open at 12:00 PM

    • Band 1: 12–3 PM

    • Band 2: 4–8 PM

    • Beer + Food Trucks all day

    • 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

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Smiling woman holding a large pot of chili at an outdoor event with people in the background.

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

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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)

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Vendor Info

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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