In some places‚ the smell of burning leaves is synonymous with fall. In Pueblo‚ the savory aroma of roasting chilies signals summer’s end.

Every year, thousands pay homage to two of the Pueblo area’s best loved crops – green chilies‚ particularly Pueblo chile‚ and frijoles or pinto beans at the Chile & Frijoles Festival!

The event features music‚ arts and crafts‚ cooking competitions and chilies‚ chilies‚ chilies. Held downtown along Union Avenue‚ it draws Pueblo residents as well as people from across the state and around the nation. Stop by our booth at the festival for free prizes!

LOCATION: Union Avenue Historic District, Pueblo, CO 81003

FESTIVAL HOURS
Friday, September 21st – 3pm to Midnight
Saturday, September 22nd – 10am to Midnight
Sunday, September 23rd – 10am to 6pm

ADMISSION: $3 Daily Single Admission
Children 12 & Under FREE!