Chili Cook- off

Chili Cook-Off Puerto Vallarta

The Chili Cook-Off is a family-friendly event held annually in Puerto Vallarta, México for the past 11 years. It is hosted by the non-profit organization, The Jay Sadler Project A.C. All revenues from the Cook-Off go to help fund the non-profit and their work in the under-served communities of the greater Bay of Banderas area. The Cook-Off features all-day entertainment from local bands as well as many food and beverage vendors. In addition, some 25 restaurants, bars, and individuals bring their chili for judging in both the popular (attendees) and professional categories. We have a variety of ticketing options this year so please check them all over before making your choice. We look forward to seeing you in Puerto Vallarta this coming February.

Reserved Seating. In the Colonnade.

General Admission Plus Reserved Seating. The tables are in "The Colonnade," the covered structure that is the entrance to Puerto Mágico. There are 18 tables, seating 144 people in the shade and close to everything.

Find your preferred seat(s) on the Floor Plan that you will find on the Cook-Off website here: https://pvchilicookoff.com/tickets/. Then select that seat, if available, on the corresponding seating chart you will find when you click on the "Buy Now" link on the next page.

Early entry at 11:30 am.

Reserved Seating. In the Colonnade.

Gold Reserved Seating.

The 2023 Beer Garden - We Listened to Your Suggestions

Improvements to the Beer Gardens for the 2023 Chili Cook-Off include improved protection for your reserved seat as entry into the area will only be allowed at the main entrance and wristbands (Gold) will be checked. We also plan on better shading for any side of the canopy that is in direct sunshine. We have identified an indoor cold storage area at Puerto Mágico where beer kegs will be stored overnight to avoid over-foaming while pouring. This, along with more beer available in cans, will alleviate the long lines and wait for service. The 2022 Beer Garden was a new endeavor for us with many pluses and some missteps. The 2023 edition will be better.

Gold Reserved Seating

VIP Reserved Seating.

Your VIP Club Package includes:

1. Assigned seat(s) at a table in the covered canopy known as "Stage Front". Find your preferred seat(s) on the Floor Plan that you will find on the Cook-Off website here: https://pvchilicookoff.com/tickets/. Then select that seat, if available, on the corresponding seating chart you will find when you click on the "Buy Now" link on the next page.

2. Souvenir Cook-Off T-Shirt (coupon given at check-in so you may select your correct size, style, etc.)

3. $100 MXN in drink/food tickets. Avoid the lines that will form as soon as the gates to the pre-sale ticket holders open at 11:30 am. Avoid the lines that will form at the ticket booths as soon as the gates open to pre-sale purchasers at 11:30.

4. Early-early entrance at 11:00 am.

VIP Reserved Seating.

General Admission

Pre-sale ticket holders may enter the event grounds at 11:30 am, 30 minutes prior to the on-site, day-of ticket purchasers.

General Admission