Get Ready Chili Fans!
14th Annual Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge Blues & Beer Festival Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Laishley Park Punta Gorda!
What goes better with Chili than an ice cold beer?
What goes better with Chili than an ice cold beer?
At the festival, thirsty attendees will have an opportunity to sample different beers from small breweries not always readily available in our area.
The Beer Tasting Tent will feature over 50 different craft beers from Micro-Breweries around the country to satisfy your thirst. Specialty beers will be available by samples or by the bottle.
The 14th Annual Charlotte Harbor Chili Challenge and Beer Festival at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda is sure to warm up a cool January day with great food, great live music, and great beer!
SCHEDULE & MUSICAL ACTS
11:00 am – Gates Open
11:30 pm – Marty Marty Mosstones
1:30 pm – Mike Imbasciani & his Bluez Rockers
3:30 pm – Buckwheat Zydeco Jr & The Il Sont Partis Band
5:00 pm – Chili Contest Awards Ceremony
6:00 pm – Event Ends
Join us for Great Food, Great Live Music & Great Beer!
15 chili teams will set up their chili cooking booths in Laishley Park in an effort to persuade the judges and the general public that their chili is the best. The teams may consist of friends, family, service organizations, clubs, non-profits, businesses, or just about anyone who has the desire to make good, if not great chili.
In addition to the Chili cooking, there will be a full slate of activities during the festival. Merchandise vendors will be on hand as well as other food vendors when you’re ready to take a break from the chili. Live music will be performed all day on the Main Stage.
VIP Area includes Stage-front Table Seating with upfront stage access
VIP courtesy tent with Exclusive Craft Beers, VIP Cash Bar, VIP Only Restrooms
Reserved Tables for 2, 4, or 6 guests
VIP Limited to 200 guests
