Venice Pier District's 1st Annual CHILI COOK-OFF
About this Event
Venice Pier District's 1st Annual CHILI COOK-OFF
Get ready to spice things up at the Venice Pier District's very first chili cook-off! Join us on June 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM (PDT) at the Venice Pier District for a day full of flavor and fun.
Come and taste a variety of delicious chili from different booths and judge for yourself which one is the best! Enjoy live music to keep the energy high, and cool down with refreshing cold drinks.
If you're feeling adventurous, take a ride on the mechanical bull—but only if you dare! The event will have a rodeo-style theme, so be sure to dress the part and bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of excitement and community spirit.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Check-in
Host: Yoga Nest
Info: Check-in booth will be located on the corner of Pacific Ave and Washington Blvd right in front of Yoga Nest.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Chili Tasting & Voting
Host: The Cows End Cafe, Cabo Cantina, Yoga Nest
Info: Chili tasting will be held by multiple booths throughout the block. Go from one business to the next trying all the contestants chili and submit your vote.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Live Music
Host: The Slurkeys
Info: The live music will be by our local band 'THE SLURKEYS.' They will play from 1pm-2pm, take a break and commence again from 3:30pm-4:30pm.
🕑: 04:35 PM - 05:35 PM
DJ & Line Dancing
Host: Bay Garden Cafe Deli Market
Info: Show off your line-dancing skills and burn that chili off. Will be held in the middle of the block in between Bay Garden Cafe Deli Market and Cabo Cantina.
🕑: 05:40 PM - 06:00 PM
Winning Chili Announced
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 49.87
