# Event Details - **Event Name**: UHD HOMECOMING TAIL-GATORING & CHILI COOK-OFF - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Taste the fiercest chili recipes & vote for the champ at our Homecoming Tail-Gatoring & Chili Cook-Off! Bring the heat, Gators!About this EventHomecoming is all about celebrating the spirit and pride that binds all Gators past, present, and future. Bring your family, friends, and your appetite for a signature afternoon packed with live music, great food, and fiery competition!Here’s what’s on deck:🥣 Chili Cook-Off: Taste-test entries ranging from mild to spicy and vote for the next UHD Chili Champion!🍔 Tail-Gatoring: Enjoy the camaraderie and school spirit shared amongst student groups, departments, alumni and community members.🎨 Contests & Prizes: Check out decked-out booths competing for top honors.🎶 Live Entertainment: Music, games, and fun for all ages.Don't miss the biggest celebration of the semester!Day-Of ProceduresPlease print out your ticket and present it at the Homecoming Hospitality Tent. There you will receive a punch card that enables you to sample the teams' chili.The event is open to all UHD staff, students, faculty, alumni, and general guests.Complimentary beer for those over 21 years of age will be provided by Saint Arnold Brewing Company beginning at 12:00 p.m. with a limit of two beers per guest.Those who consume beer and wine must obtain a wristband from the Homecoming Hospitality Tent.Alcohol must be consumed within the specified event grounds.Children under 12 years of age attend for free.For information about the event, check out the UHD Homecoming website! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/uhd-homecoming-tail-gatoring-and-chili-cook-off/100001998493769663 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Music, Contests, Entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: University of Houston -Downtown - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: University of Houston -Downtown - **lat**: 29.7689201 - **long**: -95.35973 - **full address**: University of Houston -Downtown, 1000 Naylor Street, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: UHD HOMECOMING TAIL-GATORING & CHILI COOK-OFF - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cfae1c57e80a8d80e8aefe1b0e6168a4f25c07b58d3e28af4ae953b9f8f514d5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790323268 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is UHD HOMECOMING TAIL-GATORING & CHILI COOK-OFF being held? - **A:** UHD HOMECOMING TAIL-GATORING & CHILI COOK-OFF takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at University of Houston -Downtown, 1000 Naylor Street, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing UHD HOMECOMING TAIL-GATORING & CHILI COOK-OFF? - **A:** UHD HOMECOMING TAIL-GATORING & CHILI COOK-OFF is organized by Employment Services & Operations. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** UHD HOMECOMING TAIL-GATORING & CHILI COOK-OFF 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 Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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