Chile Cook-Off at Jacks Backstage
A RUIDOSO CLASSIC IS COMING BACK TO LIFE!
Mark your calendars for October 2–3 and come be part of the resurrection of the Ruidoso Chili Cook Off! We aim to stay true to everything that made this event so damn awesome while adding a healthy dash of Jacks to the pot.
Friday kicks off with the Margarita Mix-Off Trials and Killer Keyz Dueling Pianos. Saturday brings the Chili & Chile Championships, Margarita Mix-Off Championship, live music, games and a whole lot more.
Traditional Chili Red Chile Green Chile
Best Booth
Margarita MaestroCompetitor registration opens Thursday at 9 AM!
Whether you plan to cook, compete or just eat and party, mark those calendars.
The Ruidoso Chili Cook Off is back!
Chile Cook-Off at Jacks Backstage
Date and Time
Friday Oct 2, 2026 Saturday Oct 3, 2026
Friday and Saturday
October 2 & 3, 2026
Location
Jacks Backstage
1056 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM
Contact Information
(575) 808-8773
