Lenexa Chili Challenge

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This free foodie festival heats up Friday night with live music and a fireworks show. On Saturday, grab your spoon at the gate to feast on your fill of chili, hot wings and salsa samples. Face painters, balloon artists and live music both days. Little chefs can take part in the Kids Kornbread Contest Saturday morning.

About 200 teams compete in our chili, hot wings and salsa contests in hopes of taking home the Grand Champion prize. Teams host private parties on Friday night and offer free food samples to everyone on Saturday (while supplies last).

Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

6 p.m.

• Gates open to the public

6 to 9 p.m.

• Face painter and balloon artist

7 to 8 p.m.

• Live music: M80s

8 p.m.

• Fireworks display (weather permitting)

8:30 to 10 p.m.

• Live music: M80s

10 p.m.

• Gates closed to the public

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Gates open to the public.
• Free samples available from teams, while supplies last
• Kids Kornbread Contest turn-in
• Turn-in and judging

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Face painters and balloon artists

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Live music: M80s

4 p.m.

• Contest winners announced