Sausalito’s 47th Annual Chili Cook-Off
September 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dunphy Park
Bridgeway at Napa St
Sausalito, CA 94965
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Dunphy Park
- Back pOrchEstra will be playing all day!
- Unlimited Tasting wristbands $25 pre-sale, $30 week of event.
- Wristbands can be picked up day-of at our wristband booth at 11:30am.
- Wristbands will be for sale at the event.
- PURCHASE YOUR WRISTBANDS HERE
- Hot Pepper Eating Contest
- Starts at 1pm
- Contestants will eat peppers of gradually increasing spiciness, according to the Scoville Scale. Those who successfully swallow the entire pepper move on to the next round, those who fail are eliminated. The final contestants will compete to eat the spiciest pepper in the shortest time.
- Register here to participate.
- Maximum of 10 participants.
- Winner will earn a prize!
- Rec'ers will be selling beer, wine, and margaritas
- Parks and Recreation will be selling drinks and sodas
- Other food will not be sold on site
- Water bottle filling station will be available
- Tasting starts at 12:00 p.m. sharp (you can buy or pick up your wristband starting at 11:30am)
- Dogs are encouraged to stay home. If you must bring them, on leash only!
- Theme: Team spirit! Represent your favorite local sports team or pick your favorite sport/game/competition from around the world. From tailgate party to Olympics---get creative!