27th annual mt. crested butte chili & beer festival
27th annual mt. crested butte chili & beer festival
27th annual mt. crested butte chili & beer festival
the place to be this summer!
2026 chili, craft beer and bluegrass in...
Bellies filled!
Get ready for a spicy, sudsy, foot-stompin’ good time!
live music
Top-notch live bluegrass bands
craft beers
Craft beer, cider, seltzer & non-alcoholic tastings
Craft beer, cider, seltzer & NA tastings
chili galore
Dozens of chili varieties
prizes
Cash prizes, bragging rights
come hungry. come thirsty.
come hungry. come thirsty.
come hungry. come thirsty.
the details
Join us in Mt. Crested Butte for a perfect pre-fall day of bold flavors, crisp brews, and mountain vibes at the 27th Annual Chili & Beer Festival—our favorite way to say goodbye to summer and hello to sweater weather.
Each year, amateur and professional chili cooks and craft beverage makers from across the region come together for an epic culinary throwdown. Sample your way through red, green, vegetarian, and specialty chilis, then wash it all down with the best in beer, cider, seltzer, and more—all in the cool, clean air of the Rockies.
what to expect
All day long, enjoy the sounds of top-notch bluegrass bands performing live on the iconic Red Lady Stage. It’s the soundtrack to your tastings—and the perfect reason to stick around and dance in your boots.
🌶️ Dozens of chili varieties—traditional and creative twists
🍻 Craft beer, cider, seltzer & non-alcoholic tastings
🎶 Live bluegrass music that’ll have you grooving
🏆 Cash prizes, bragging rights, and crowd favorites
⛰️ Stunning views and great company in Mt. CB
Bronwyn keith-hynes
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes has long been renowned as a prolific instrumentalist, earning two IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for her work with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. But on her latest album I Built a World, the Charlottesville native unlocks an impressive new sound: her voice.
the pickpockets
The five-piece string band takes you into an inviting world of heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies and gripping solos. Using an expansive repertoire and ever-growing sound, they continue to immerse audiences in new styles, new genres, and unforgettable grooves.
the pickpockets
The five-piece string band takes you into an inviting world of heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies and gripping solos. Using an expansive repertoire and ever-growing sound, they continue to immerse audiences in new styles, new genres, and unforgettable grooves.
