Join us for a full day of

 

  • Amazing Chili

  • Live Music

  • Pepper Eating Contest

  • Huge Silent Auction

  • Raffles

  • 50/50 Draw

  • 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

La Huerta BBQ & Grill

Felipe Angeles #245, Col Paso Ancho

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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!

Let’s Eat Some Chili!

Amazing food, live music, and wholesome community.