Rain or Shine | New Location: Yamaguchi Park
Prepare to cha-cha your way into a memorable experience as one of Pagosa Springs' most beloved fall traditions returns—spicier than ever!
This year, for the first time, we’re bringing the Cha Cha to Yamaguchi Park, with stunning mountain views, more space, better parking, and even more fun.
At the heart of the Cha Cha is the Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic, where nearly 50 passionate competitors—from seasoned chefs to talented home cooks—will serve up their best green chile recipes, featuring New Mexico’s famed Hatch variety and Grand Junction’s Big Jim's. Prizes, trophies, and bragging rights are on the line in this fiery culinary showdown. Tasting trays are just $15—come hungry and ready to vote for your favorites!
New: A Salsa Competition featuring creative and flavorful entries from local restaurants. Sample all of them and help crown the best salsa maker.
The day is packed with high-energy fun for all ages:
Kids’ activities and games
A lively Mexican beer garden
Margarita tasting – buy tokens and sample as many as you like
Food vendors serving up local favorites
Freshly roasted local green chiles from Kerrigan Farms will be available for purchase
And of course, the music lineup is on fire:
Sangre Joven will ignite the stage with their dynamic Latin sound
Str8 Shot will keep the party going with their high-energy performance!
Admission to the event is $10 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free.
More than just a festival, the Mountain Chile Cha Cha reflects a deeper purpose. The mission of the Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic is to build community in Pagosa Springs and the Southwest while celebrating our Hispanic cultural heritage through local cuisine and music. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Patty Aragon Memorial Fund, which provides hand-picked scholarships and support to deserving local recipients.
Whether you're a local or just visiting, this day-long celebration of flavor, culture, and community is not to be missed.
For cook-off registration and more event info, visit ilovegreenchile.com
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