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2026 Tri-County Fair Events

Join us Saturday, May 2, 2026 for CHILI, CARS & CERVEZAS + BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

Chili, Cars, and Cervezas returns to the Tri-County Fairgrounds May 2nd, and this year we’re bringing extra heat with the first ever local – Battle of the Bands!

We are hosting an International Chili Society World Qualifier Cook-Off world champion qualifying chili event! Try out each cook’s chili entries, as well as check out the car show, try a variety of craft beer if you’re 21 or older, listen to local bands battling it out for a chance to play at the 2026 Fair!

This one-day event is going to be a BLAST!

Tickets can be purchased ONLINE until 3 PM on Saturday, May 2. After that, tasting sales are only offered at the event.

We look forward to seeing you!!

Craft Beer Experience 2026

May 02, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TICKET INCLUDES:
- 10 craft beer samples (21 & older)
- A commemorative cup

General Admission $30.00 -10 Craft Beer Samples
-A commemorative cup

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Chili Tasting Experience 2026

May 02, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TICKET INCLUDES:
-10 chili samples

General Admission $25.00 Chili & Cervezas - Saturday, May 2, 2026
10 AM to 5 PM

Fully Loaded Experience includes:
• 10 chili tastings

Event includes: Car Show, Battle of the Bands, vendors, Chili Cook Off & for 21 & older ONLY, Craft Beer tastings.

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Fully Loaded Experience 2026

May 02, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TICKET INCLUDES:
- 6 chili tastings
- 10 craft beer samples (21 & older)
- A commemorative cup
- Complimentary Beer of Choice (21 & older)

$45.00 Chili & Cervezas - Saturday, May 2, 2026
10 AM to 5 PM

Fully Loaded Experience includes:
• 6 chili tastings
• 10 craft beer samples
• A commemorative cup
• Complimentary Beer of Choice

Event includes: Car Show, Battle of the Bands, vendors, Chili Cook Off & for 21 & older ONLY, Craft Beer tastings.

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Event is rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.

Photo and/or video may be produced from this event, and by purchasing this ticket you are consenting to allow your likeness to be used in future Tri-County Fairgrounds marketing materials.