

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chili Con Creekside / Chili Cook-Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Would you like to compete?  Register by visiting: https://forms.gle/iTYGpWNt7Wodz8B27

Would you like to be a vendor?  Register by visiting:
https://forms.gle/9akEJawU5QS9sDGY7

Get ready for a brand-new spring tradition in Harrison, Arkansas! Chili Con Creekside is an ICS Certified Chili Cook-Off and community festival taking place at the scenic Creekside Amphitheater on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

This family-friendly event brings together chili cooks from across the region to compete in multiple chili categories while the public enjoys a full day of food, music, and fun at one of Harrison’s premier outdoor venues.

🌶️ Chili Cook-Off

Cooks will compete in the following categories:

Red Chili

Homestyle Chili

Verde (Green Chili)

Salsa

The competition follows International Chili Society (ICS) Certified guidelines, welcoming everyone from seasoned competitors and restaurants to first-time cooks. No membership is required to compete.

🍲 Chili Tasting

The public is invited to sample a variety of chili entries during Chili Tasting Hours from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Tasting tickets will be available on-site while supplies last.

🎶 Festival Atmosphere

In addition to the cook-off, Chili Con Creekside will feature:

Live music on the Creekside Amphitheater stage

A beer tent and beverages (hosted in partnership with the Harrison Elks Lodge)

Food trucks and local vendors

Family-friendly lawn seating and open green space

An awards ceremony at 3:30 PM, recognizing competition winners

❤️ Community Impact

Chili Con Creekside is proudly hosted by Explore Harrison and benefits the Harrison Boone Lodge #314 and Camp Jack Veteran’s Center, supporting local organizations that serve our community.

📍 Event Information

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Chili Tasting: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 PM
Location: Creekside Amphitheater
515 S. Spring Street, Harrison, AR 72601

Whether you’re coming to compete, taste, or just enjoy a great day outdoors, Chili Con Creekside is the perfect way to kick off the spring season in the Ozarks.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrison/chili-con-creekside-chili-cook-off/200029486535802
- **Event Categories**: contests, festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 211

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://forms.gle/iTYGpWNt7Wodz8B27?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=harrison-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Harrison
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Creekside Amp
- **lat**: 36.22538
- **long**: -93.11014
- **full address**: Creekside Amp, 515 Spring St S, Harrison, AR 72601-5825, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Explore Harrison (https://allevents.in/org/explore-harrison/9403630)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Creekside Amp, 515 Spring St S, Harrison, AR 72601-5825, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Explore Harrison
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, dance
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Chili Con Creekside / Chili Cook-Off ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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