Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest

Head to Galveston's red hot Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest for serious chili sampling, live music, a 5K fun run/walk, and more in Historic Downtown Galveston.

Chili Quest consists of the ever-so-popular Chili & Beer tasting with a ton of added perks. Get ready for Chili Sampling, live music, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, a washer pitching tournament, a jackpot margarita contest, vendors and a historical strand merchant walk-about.

Date(s): January 17-18, 2025

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a team cooking chili at the chili cook off during yaga's chili quest & beer fest

Schedule of Events

Friday, January 17, 2025

6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – Chief Cooks Meeting @ 2314 Strand Galveston, TX 77550 above Tsunami Exotic Tequila Emporium

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Event is located on the Historic Strand District at the intersection of 23rd Street and Strand Street (2302 Strand)

6AM – Teams Begin Set Up
8AM – Teams Begin Cooking
9AM – Beerfoot Beer Run 5k Begins (28th & Seawall)
10AM – Vendors Open
- Cornhole Check-In (Saengerfest Park)
11AM – Cornhole Tournament Begins (Saengerfest Park)
11:30AM – Will Call & Information Booth Open
- Strand Merchant Walkabout Begins
12PM – Public Chili Sampling Begins
- Regular Chili Turn-In (12:00-12:10)
- VIP Indoor Beer Tasting Opens
- Tres Generaciones Jackpot Margarita Contest – Saengerfest Park
1PM – Indoor Public Beer Tasting Opens
- Will Carter Band performs – Saengerfest Park
2PM – Exotic Chili Turn In (2:00-2:10)
3PM – Public Chili Sampling Ends
- Strand Merchant Walkabout Ends
4:30PM – Awards Ceremony – Saengerfest Park
6PM – The 15th Annual Chili Quest & Beer Fest Closes

Do I need a ticket to go to the festival?

Public Chili Sampling may be purchased in advance or day of at the Information Booth located at 2302 Strand. (while tickets last)

How do I sample Chili?

To sample chili from the Cook Teams a Public Chili Sampling Ticket must be purchased in advanced or day-of.

How do I register my Cook Team?

Teams can register for the Chili Cook-Off here.

Where can I park?

Cash-only parking lots are located at:

1913 Market St
2011 Market St
1918 Postoffice St
2301 Postoffice St

Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest

Chili Cook-Off and Sampling

Whip up a batch of your best chili recipe and bring it on down to the Galveston Historical Strand.

Compete for the gold and Chili Champion bragging rights. Although every chili has its own unique taste, they can’t all be winners. Here is your chance to light up those judges’ taste buds and show ‘em what you got!

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Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest

Indoor Beer Fest

Stroll among 120+ brews and get the chance to taste breweries from across the USA right here in Galveston. VIP access gains you early entrance into Beer Fest, allowing for 1 additional hour of VIP tasting and a guaranteed taste from the limited specialty beers!

WARNING: Beer Fest Tickets tend to sell out online, get yours early!

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Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest

5K Fun Run

Put your BEERFOOT in front of the other in this BREWtiful 5K Fun Run happening at Beerfoot Brewery on Seawall Blvd on Galveston Island! The Beerfooter Beach Run is sure to put some pep in your step and beer in your belly! You are invited to join the fun after the race for some devouring warm chili and cold brews. WARNING: Crazy outfits and team enthusiasm is EXTREMELY encouraged.

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