TASTING TICKETS ON SALE NOW
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND
10AM – 5PM
CHILI, CARS & CERVEZAS PLUS BATTLE OF THE BANDS
PRESENTED BY Friends of the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds
Chili, Cars, and Cervezas returns to the Tri-County Fairgrounds May 2, and this year we’re bringing extra heat with the first ever Chili, Cars, & Cervezas – Battle of the Bands! This International Chili Society World Qualifier Cook-Off features world champion chili, a variety of craft beer, live music from local artists, a car show, and a swap meet!
Tasting tickets are on sale now. This Cinco de Mayo celebration is going to be fire!
THE CHILI
SATURDAY
10AM – 5PM
Get your sampling kits for a hearty tasting experience! Some of the best chili cooks in the West are serving up their most flavorful red, verde, and homestyle chilis and salsas. They’re competing for their shot at the ICS World Championships and your vote for the highly coveted People’s Choice Award!
THE CAR SHOW
SATURDAY
10AM – 3PM
The car show features all makes, models, years, motorcycles, and tractors! Awards will be given out for Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior, Oddest Entry, Best Work in Progress + more fun surprises.
Car Show Entries and Info
Contact Robert Dowers 760-873-7131 or stevesautocarshow@gmail.com
THE CRAFT BEER
SATURDAY
10AM – 5PM
Wash down those savory samples with a flight of craft beer. The Craft Beer Experience is a customizable tour with a variety of award-winning and local favorites on tap for you to sip and sample. Because nothing goes better with chili than an ice, cold beer.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
SATURDAY
10:30AM – 5PM
The Battle of the Bands will showcase a variety of local music groups from Inyo, Mono, and Alpine Counties. With the help of our panel judges, the winning bands will have the opportunity to be featured at this year’s Tri-County Fair!
1st Place
Tri-County Fair performance on the Coso Stage Friday night
2nd & 3rd Place
Tri-County Fair performance on the Coso Stage Saturday/Sunday afternoon
ENTER THE CHILI COMPETITION
RED
Awards per day
1st Place: $750
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
CHILI VERDE
Awards per day
1st Place: $400
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
HOMESTYLE
Awards per day
1st Place: $400
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Saturday Award
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100