# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Chili Cook Off & Beer Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌶️🍺 CHILI COOK-OFF & BEER FEST 🍺🌶️

Fire up your appetite and join us for an afternoon filled with chili, craft beer, friendly competition, live entertainment, shopping and community fun in Downtown Locust Grove!

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 186 Cleveland Street, Locust Grove, GA 30248

EVENT SCHEDULE

🌶️ Chili Cook-Off Competition | 12:00–5:00 PM
🛍️ Curated Vendor Market | 12:00–5:00 PM
🎶 Live Music 12- 2 PM Elliott Phillips Music and 3- 5 PM Sawgrass Blues Band             
🍺 Beer Garden | 12:00–5:00 PM
🏆 Cornhole Tournament | 12:00–5:00 PM
🥄 People’s Choice Chili Tasting | 2:00–4:00 PM
🏅 Chili Cook-Off & People’s Choice Winners Announced | 4:30 PM

🌶️ ENTER THE CHILI COOK-OFF

Think your chili has what it takes to win? Gather your team, bring your best recipe and join the competition!

Registration is FREE.

🏆 First Place: Trophy + $300
🥈 Second Place: Ribbon + $100
❤️ People’s Choice: Trophy + $100

Registration deadline: Friday, September 18 at 5:00 PM

Register here: https://forms.gle/aDDpaK75FWScLFLVA 

🏆 JOIN THE CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

🙋 New players register individually
🎲 Partners will be randomly assigned after registration closes
🤝 Teams that registered before the format change may remain together
📣 Partner assignments will be announced before the tournament begins
🔄 Double elimination—one loss won’t send you home!
💵 Entry fee: $25 per person

🔗 Register here:  https://forms.gle/1LYRMwpkibBz81hw8

Come ready to compete, meet new people, and have some fun. Your partner may be a surprise—but your throws are up to you!

🔥 LET THE BAGS FLY! 🔥

Prize information:
🏆 First Place: $300
🥈 Second Place: $150.00
🏆 Third Place: $50.00


🛍️ APPLY FOR THE CURATED VENDOR MARKET

We are currently accepting applications from unique makers, artisans, boutiques, specialty businesses and community organizations.

Vendor fee: $50 for one 10’ x 10’ space
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Application deadline: Friday, September 18 at 5:00 PM

Apply here: https://forms.gle/zAqvEjSPsBHb6wwV8

More entertainment announcements and event details are coming soon! Click “Interested” or “Going” so you don’t miss an update.

The Chili Cook-Off & Beer Fest is proudly hosted by the Downtown Development Authority, Main Street, Inc. and the City of Locust Grove.

#DowntownLocustGrove #ChiliCookOff #BeerFest #LocustGroveEvents
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/locust-grove/the-chili-cook-off-and-beer-fest/200030403402207
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, tournaments, contests, music, entertainment, live-music, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 724

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Locust Grove
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Locust Grove
- **lat**: 33.346815912045
- **long**: -84.110017832349
- **full address**: Downtown Locust Grove, 3843 GA-42, Locust Grove, GA 30248-3635, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Chili Cook Off & Beer Fest being held?
  - **A:** The Chili Cook Off & Beer Fest takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Downtown Locust Grove, 3843 GA-42, Locust Grove, GA 30248-3635, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Chili Cook Off & Beer Fest?
  - **A:** The Chili Cook Off & Beer Fest is organized by Locust Grove Main Street.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Locust Grove Main Street's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Locust Grove Main Street a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Locust Grove Main Street has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Chili Cook Off & Beer Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Locust Grove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 720+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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