# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 2026 Chili Cook-Off at Surfside Beach, TX
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Annual Chili Cook-Off returns to Surfside Beach on January 17th!
*Team registration is open now, do not wait to the last minute to register!*
A Surfside Beach tradition, the Chili Cook-Off is the competition locals and visitors look forward to all winter long!
Come listen to live music while you make your way through the chili tasting tables. 
By the end of the event, someone will be awarded the coveted Judges Choice trophy, but the awards don't stop there. 
We will bestow the People's Choice award to the team that receives the most votes from YOU.
Teams will decorate their tables (and usually wear costumes), so don't miss the Showmanship Award for most creative set up!

---To register your team, complete the form at this link:
https://forms.gle/vGmW5MXfKytdGxqw7

Note: the registration fee must be paid to City Hall by January 10th to secure your spot.

(Questions? Email Tourism@surfsidetx.org )
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/freeport/the-2026-chili-cook-off-at-surfside-beach-tx/200029060848741
- **Event Categories**: music, contests, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 467

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Freeport
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Stahlman Park
- **lat**: 28.9716797471
- **long**: -95.261664512704
- **full address**: Stahlman Park, 2211 Blue Water Hwy,Surfside Beach,TX,United States, Freeport

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The 2026 Chili Cook-Off at Surfside Beach, TX being held?
  - **A:** The 2026 Chili Cook-Off at Surfside Beach, TX takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Stahlman Park, 2211 Blue Water Hwy,Surfside Beach,TX,United States, Freeport.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The 2026 Chili Cook-Off at Surfside Beach, TX?
  - **A:** The 2026 Chili Cook-Off at Surfside Beach, TX is organized by Visit Surfside Beach TX.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The 2026 Chili Cook-Off at Surfside Beach, TX is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Freeport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 460+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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