20th Annual Mountain Chile Cha Cha

Celebrate 20 years of one of Pagosa Springs' favorite fall traditions! Join us for an afternoon of authentic flavors, live music, family fun, and friendly competition as we celebrate our Hispanic heritage and community.
🌶️ Gate Opens: 12:00 PM
🎟️ Admission
• $10 Adults
• Kids 12 & Under FREE
Please note: Green Chile Cook-Off and Margarita Contest tastings require the purchase of separate tasting tickets, available inside the event.
🌶️ Event Highlights
• 18th Annual: Patty Aragon Green Chile Cook-Off & Tasting
• Margarita Contest & Tasting
• Fresh Green Chile Roasting by Kerrigan Farms
• Live Music All Day
• Mexican Beer Garden
• Kids' Corner
• Food Vendors
• Salsa Competition + Tasting
🎶 Live Entertainment
Enjoy live music throughout the afternoon featuring:
🎵 Sangre Joven
🎵 Str8 Shot
🌶️ Green Chile Cook-Off
Watch local home cooks and restaurants compete for bragging rights in one of Colorado's favorite green chile competitions. Purchase tasting tickets inside and vote for your People's Choice favorites!
🍹 Margarita Contest
Sample creative margaritas from participating local restaurants and vote for your favorite. Tasting tickets sold separately inside the event.
❤️ Supporting Our Community
Hosted by the Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic, Inc., a nonprofit event, this celebration and preservation of our Hispanic culinary heritage brings our community together.
Proceeds help support the Patty Aragon Memorial Fund, which helps produce this annual community celebration and provides support for local students, youth programs, school activities, and other community initiatives.
We can't wait to celebrate our 20th anniversary with you!
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy an unforgettable day of great food, cold drinks, live music, and community fun!