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Application

2025 Community Chili Vendor

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Deadline: Aug 12, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-06:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 06, 2025 2:00 pm - Sep 06, 2025 6:00 pm (MDT)
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Superior, Colorado
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Free

About the application

Community Chili Vendor: Non-Business; No specialty kitchen

 

If interested but have questions before committing, please reach out to our Event Coordinator, Allison Humphries, at allisonh@superiorcolorado.gov 

 

About Chili & Beer Fest: 

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025 2:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. at Community Park, Superior, CO
  • General entry is FREE and includes access to event, live music, yard games, kids entertainment, all ChiliFest Samples, and more!
  • Event attendance is estimated at 5000+ of all ages
  • Beer Fest ticket proceeds support the Boulder Valley Rotary Club in benefit of local, national, and international nonprofits
  • ~20+ local breweries (cideries, wineries, etc.) participating in the festival 
  • ~50+ local businesses/vendors participating in the festival
  • All attendees get to vote for their favorite Chili - winner gets a prize!

What you are providing:

  • 5 gallons of home made chili
  • All chili should be prepared ahead of time; event day is for warming and serving
  • Ability to warm your own chili i.e chaffing dishes, crock pot with own electricity, etc.
  • List of ALL ingredients (this is for allergen safety)
  • Decorations for your booth to be entered into Best Spirited Tent prize (optional)
  • Proof of Boulder County Health Safe Serv Certification 

 

The Town will provide each cook with the following:

  • $100 stipend for supplies
  • A 10x10 tent pre-set up, 1-8 ft table, 2 chairs,
  • 2 Chili Fest T-Shirts 
  • Chili Serving Cups and Spoons

PRIZES!

Community Chili Cook Off Winners will be awarded the following gift card prizes:
1st place: $300
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $100
Best tent theme/Costumes: $75

 

Event Time Line:

 

Pre-Load In: Friday, Sept 5

Noon - 7:00 p.m. Chili cooks can drive in and drop off items/pre-setup. No food to be left overnight. Security will be on site overnight to monitor the event space. 

 
Event Day: Saturday, Sept 6
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Arrive on site with all materials  
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Set Up & Food Warming 
1:30 p.m. Temperature checks will be made by event staff
1:45 p.m. Chili samples to be collected for judges

2:00 p.m. Event Opens to the public
3:00 p.m. Winners announced 
6:00 p.m. Event Ends
6:00 p.m. Load out

 

About the event

Join us for a super spicy, fun-filled day! Come taste some of the best chili recipes around and sample a variety of craft beers, ciders, wine and spirits. This event promises a family-friendly atmosphere with live music, kids and adult games and activities and a variety of local vendors. The Rotary Club of Boulder Valley will once again host the Beer Fest and Proceeds from the beer event will go to support local nonprofit projects and programs. Whether you're a chili connoisseur or a beer enthusiast, there's something for everyone at this fest. Don't miss out on the ultimate chili and beer experience! Chili Fest/General Event Admission is FREE.
Town of Superior
Town of Superior
Town of Superior
Town of Superior

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Type of Chili to be served?
  • Booth Information
  • Vendor Space Information
  • Electrical
  • Do you want to enter the People's Choice Chili Competition?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
2025 Community Chili Vendor
2025 Community Chili Vendor
2025 Superior Chili & Beer Fest
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