Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival
About this event
The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival is a food festival in Pueblo, Colorado, at Union Avenue Historic District. The 2026 event takes place Sep 18–20, 2026. A spicy celebration of Pueblo's famous Mirasol chile and the region's agricultural heritage in the Union Avenue Historic District. Roasting demonstrations, cooking competitions, a jalapeno eating contest, live music, and a farmers market honor southern Colorado's signature crop.
Annual, third weekend in September
Location & directions
Union Avenue Historic District, E D St, Pueblo, CO 81003
Frequently asked questions
When is Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival 2026?
Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival takes place Sep 18–20, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado. Annual, third weekend in September
Where is Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival held?
Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival is held in Pueblo, Colorado, at Union Avenue Historic District, E D St, Pueblo, CO 81003.
What is Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival?
A spicy celebration of Pueblo's famous Mirasol chile and the region's agricultural heritage in the Union Avenue Historic District.
More food festival fairs in Colorado
See all 261 →
4.4(127) Happening nowLogan County Fair
An agricultural fair in Sterling.
4.4(558) Happening nowAdams County Fair
This fair will include 4-H/livestock shows and exhibits, livestock sale, demo derby, truck and tractor pulls, cornhole tournament, live concerts, entertainment, vendors, great food, and much more.
4.7(3871)TomorrowBeaver Creek Art Festival
There will be an array of juried artists who will be showcasing and selling their unique artistic creations in various categories including clay, digital, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking/drawing, sculpture, wood, resin, and more.
5(1)TomorrowCrested Butte Festival of the Arts
This festival will feature over 100 world class fine artists, music and dance, delicious food trucks, and family friendly activities.
4.3(359)In 2 daysArvada Midsummer Marketplace
It will feature vintage treasures, hand crafted goods, artwork,gourmet foods and baked items, food trucks, delicious food and more.
4.8(38)In 2 daysDenver Midsummer Arts Festival
It will host a great selection of handmade artists and vendors artists and crafters selling their handmade crafts, art and unique goods.
Other fairs & festivals near Pueblo County
Explore Pueblo County →
Recurring4.1(2774)Colorado State Fair & Rodeo
Colorado's state fair and one of the West's great end-of-summer traditions, running 11 days from late August through Labor Day in Pueblo.
3.8(142)Pueblos Chile And Frijoles Festival
This festival will feature live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, chili and salsa showdown, jalapeno eating contest, parade, farmer’s market and chile roasting, and chilies, chilies, chilies.
Are you the organizer, or spot something out of date? Help keep this listing accurate.