4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival

Next date: Saturday, July 04, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

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Join us for the annual 4th of July Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival, featuring Bay Area food trucks, beer and margaritas for the adults, games, activities & inflatables for the kids, live entertainment and free chili tasting! Does your chili set off alarms? Think your recipe has what it takes to compete?

Over $2,000 in cash and prizes to be won including:

  • Best Vegetarian
  • Best Overall Chili
  • Best Booth
  • Best Spirit Award
  • People's Choice Award

Join in the heated competition. Sign your team up today, and may the best chili win! 

Team Entry Form

Ride your bike or walk to Mitchell Park. Parking is limited. Picnic blankets encouraged.

When

  • Saturday, July 04, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Location

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

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