15th Annual Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge Blues & Beer Festival! Great Chili, Live Music, and Craft Cold Beer!
The aroma of award winning chili will return to Punta Gorda on January 31, 2026 – this year we will be on the waterfront in Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, Florida.
That’s when the 15th annual Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge Blues and Beer Festival is coming to town!
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Want VIP Tickets – Want to Join the Challenge – Checkout the Schedule – Click the Link below!
Laishley Park, Punta Gorda
15th Annual Chili, Beer, & Music Festival
Gates open at 11:00am
Live music starts at Noon
Deb & the Dymanics
Mike Imbasciani & his Bluez RockerZ
Evan Taylor Jones Band
Up to 15 Chili Teams will be on hand for you to sample and vote for your favorite
Over 30 Craft Beers in our Craft Beer Pavilion

Lots of great merchandise vendors
Other food choices besides chili





Full Bar also Available
Limited VIP TABLES available
See ALL the Details on the Website!
Want VIP Tickets – Want to Join the Challenge – Checkout the Schedule – Click the Link below!


