9020 Stewart Rd Galveston, Texas 77551
9020 Stewart Rd
Galveston,
Texas
77551
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 16-17, 2026
Public Chili Sampling may be purchased in advance or day of at the Information Booth located at 2302 Strand. (while tickets last)
To sample chili from the Cook Teams a Public Chili Sampling Ticket must be purchased in advanced or day-of.
Teams can register for the Chili Cook-Off here.
Cash-only parking lots are located at:
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!
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!
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.
Join the festival as a vendor to reach a ton of new people and promote your business.
Think your taste buds are up to par to judge the Chili Quest Competition?
Enter to win a 2-night stay at Casa Del Mar Beachfront Suite plus a ticket package to festival events & more!
9020 Stewart Rd Galveston, Texas 77551
9020 Stewart Rd
Galveston,
Texas
77551
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