Join us for a full day of
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Amazing Chili
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Live Music
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Pepper Eating Contest
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Huge Silent Auction
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Raffles
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50/50 Draw
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Surprise Guests
Proceeds help support children and the less fortunate in Banderas Bay through Toys for Tots Puerto Vallarta and the Jay Sadler Project A.C.
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Chili, great music, food, and drink in the perfect setting
Who knew supporting your community could be as easy as tasting Puerto Vallarta’s best chili?
The Chili Cook-Off is the main fundraising tool for the Jay Sadler Project A.C. (JSP), a Jalisco-based non-profit organization..
Can’t make it to the Cook-Off?
But still want to show your support?
The Details
When
The 14th Annual Puerto Vallarta Chili Cook-Off will be held on January 31, 2026
Where
Here’s What To Expect
09:30 – 12:00: Vendor setup. All vendors are ready to serve by Noon.
11:00: Gate Opens.
11:45: Continuous Entertainment on the Main Stage begins.
12:00: Chili Sampling and voting opens to the public. Chili is served until gone.
12:30: Professional chili judging starts.
1:30: First series of raffles held.
2:30: Silent Auction, Part 1, closes.
3:30: Second series of raffles held.
3:30: Silent Auction, Part 2, closes.
3:45: Public voting ends.
3:45: Hot Pepper Eating Contest held on the Main Stage.
4:30: 50/50 winner and the major raffle prize winner are announced.
4:45: Professional and popular winners are announced.
5:00: Entertainment continues.
6:30: Event closes.
Chili Chefs Wanted
Think you have what it takes to bring home the gold medal?
Sponsor The Cook-Off
Our patrons know our sponsors have their hearts in the right place!