2026 EVENT SCHEDULE

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PRE-EVENT

The main event entrance gate is at the corner of 10th & Jackson Street.  

When you arrive onsite, have your ID and your electronic ticket on your mobile device ready to be scanned.   

Your ID will be checked and you will receive a special wristband to ensure you are over 21 years of age.  

Only those with this type of wristband will be allowed to sample alcoholic beverages.  

If you purchased a Non-Alcoholic Ticket, you will only be allowed to sample NA beverages.  

12:00pm    ID Check Starts

12:15pm    Waiting Area Opens (for customers who have been ID checked and wrist-banded) 

EVENT OPENS

1:00pm      Event Opens 

3:00pm      Voting Closes

3:30 pm     2026 Chili Awards – at Stage
4:00pm      Event Closes

2026 ENTERTAINMENT 

provided by Funk It Up

Funk It Up is a funk, RNB, Motown, dance, and classic rock, and country cover band that has been together since 2005.  This high energy seven-piece band covers a variety of music that is family-friendly and selected to get people up and dancing.  Funk It Up performs around the Denver area for festivals, parties, and local gatherings.  Come join Funk It Up at one of their scheduled events for some fun and dancing at one of the venues around town!