# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 🌶️ BYRON CHILI FEST 2026 🌶️
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready for a full day of chili, cars, music & downtown fun!

Byron Chili Fest is taking over 2nd Street with chili teams competing for bragging rights, hundreds of tasters choosing their favorites, a downtown car show, live music and more.

🌶️ ROUGH EVENT TIMELINE

11:00 AM – Car Show Begins
🚘 Cars line downtown 2nd Street
⚜️ Boy Scouts Troop 140 will also be joining us!

1:00–3:00 PM – CHILI TASTING
Grab your tasting ticket and make your way through the competing chili teams.

1:30 PM – Chili Judging Begins
Teams will compete for awards including:
🏆 Judges’ Choice
❤️ People’s Choice
🔥 Hottest Chili

• more Chili Fest bragging rights!

Afternoon – Live Music & Downtown Fun
Enjoy the festival atmosphere, visit downtown businesses and stick around for live entertainment.

4:00 PM – Car Show Wraps Up

🌶️ WANT TO COMPETE?
We’re looking for 15–18 chili teams to battle it out!

Each team should plan to prepare approximately one full roaster pan of chili (18–22 quarts) for sampling.

Team registration information coming soon!

🎟️ CHILI TASTING
Tasting tickets will be limited, so watch for ticket information as we get closer to the event.

🍻 MAKE A DAY OF IT IN DOWNTOWN BYRON!
Our goal is to make Chili Fest a true downtown event. Stop into local businesses, watch for Chili Fest specials and promotions, check out the cars, sample some incredible chili and enjoy a fall Saturday in Byron.

📅 SAVE THE DATE — OCTOBER 24!

More details, team registration, tasting tickets and entertainment announcements coming soon.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/byron/byron-chili-fest-2026/200030638876635
- **Event Categories**: festivals, car-shows, music, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 110

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Byron
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 232 W. 2nd Street, Byron, IL
- **lat**: 42.12632
- **long**: -89.2585
- **full address**: 232 W. 2nd Street, Byron, IL, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 🌶️ BYRON CHILI FEST 2026 🌶️ being held?
  - **A:** 🌶️ BYRON CHILI FEST 2026 🌶️ takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 232 W. 2nd Street, Byron, IL, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 🌶️ BYRON CHILI FEST 2026 🌶️?
  - **A:** 🌶️ BYRON CHILI FEST 2026 🌶️ is organized by Byron, IL Chamber of Commerce .
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 🌶️ BYRON CHILI FEST 2026 🌶️ is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Byron, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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