4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival

4th of July chili cook off 2024

The City of Palo Alto Recreation Division invites you to our 4th of July Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off at Mitchell Park on Thursday, July 4, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy free chili tasting, live music by Steady Eddy & the Shakers, food trucks, and games and activities for kids such as inflatables and crafts. Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, and reusable water bottles. Walking and/or Biking is strongly encouraged as parking is limited!

The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning and heat advisory for Tuesday, July 2 through Tuesday, July 9. Temperatures are expected to range between 93 to 99 degrees. Find tips and resources to stay safe in hot weather.

Chili Cook-Off Divisions

Open Division: The open division is for anyone that wants to share their amazing cooking to the community (families/friends encouraged!).

Corporate Division: The corporate division is for any business, non-profit, community or service organization, or other formal organization. 

Chili Cook-Off Awards

Best Spirit Award - $250 cash

Best Decorated Booth - $500 cash

Best Overall Chili 

  • 1st Place - $1000 cash
  • 2nd Place - $750 cash
  • 3rd Place - $350 cash

People's Choice Award - $750 cash

2023 Winners

Best Spirit - Klemens Family 

Best Decorated Booth - Dawna's Furry Green Chili

People's Choice - Klemens Family 

Best Overall (3rd Place) - Klemens Family 

Best Overall (2nd Place) - El Viaje Misterioso 

Best Overall (1st Place) - Double J Chuckwagon Chili 

When

  • Thursday, July 04, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Location

Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA, 94303, View Map

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Cost

Free

Contact

Community Services - Recreation Division
(650)463-4900
special.events@cityofpaloalto.org
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