Downtown Chili Cookoff and Fall Festival

Event Date

Saturday, October 25, 2025
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Schedule

Dates & times for October 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Venue

Market On Madison
314 West Madison Street
Dublin GA 31021

What better way to get into all of the fall feelings than with a chili cook off and a fall festival! Dig into the Downtown Dublin Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19th from 12 PM to 5 pm to indulge in all the savory tastings local teams conjure up.

Chili Cook-Off

What do you call legumes that warm your heart and are the coolest around? “Chilly” Beans! Chow down on a cup of heart warming chili from Dublin GA’s favorite community teams at the Market on Madison in Downtown Dublin GA. After the chili tasting is done, vote your favorite for the People’s Choice Award!

Fall Festival

Want even more fall-tastic fun? Forget the autumn-mobile! Just steps from the steaming pots of chili, experience a FREE fall festival including art vendors, entertainment, food vendors, and a kids’ zone.

Tickets and Vendors

Dig into delicious samplings of homemade chili with Tasting Tickets:

  • 1 Ticket: $1 each
  • 7 Tickets: $5
  • 12 Tickets: $10
Team Registration Information:

Do you have the tastiest chili in town? Prove you know your way around a chili pot by signing up for the Chili Cook-Off!
Registration:

  • Company Team – $50
  • Individual – $25
  • Schools/Nonprofits – FREE

Chili Teams will have 5 gallons of chili ready for the tasting. Each team will be assigned 10′ by 10′ spaces. 3rd prize is $150, 2nd prize is $250, and 1st place is $500. People’s Choice and Spiciest Chili receive $100 each!

CLICK HERE for Team Registration.

CLICK HERE for Sponsorships.

ALL payments must be in by October 11th, 2024.

For more info on team sign-ups and sponsorship opportunities, contact Lauren Patterson at lauren@dublinmainstreet.com or call 478-272-2560.

Vendor Registration Information:

  • 10′ x 10′ Booth: $40
  • Food Trucks: $100

CLICK HERE for Vendor Registration.

ALL payments must be in by October 11th, 2024.

For more info for vendor registration, contact Nichole Padgett at nichole@dublinmainstreet.com or call 478-272-2560.


Amenities
Facility Amenities
  • Free Parking
  • Parking off Site
  • Parking on Site
  • Public Restrooms
Near Interstate Highway
  • 16
Suitable for Ages
  • All Ages
Group Amenities
  • Group-Friendly
General Information
  • Family-Friendly
  • Free Admission
  • Accessible
  • Pet-Friendly
Parking Amenities
  • Parking Lot Parking
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