Chile Beans and American Dreams Festival | Colorado Springs News

Get ready to savor the heat and flavor at the 32nd Annual Chile and Frijoles Festival in Downtown Pueblo, running September 18–20! Celebrating Colorado’s iconic green chile since 1994, this three-day fiesta is packed with over 200 vendors, live music on four stages, a Kids Corner, balloon festivals, a Chihuahua parade, and spicy showdowns like the Chili & Salsa Contest and Jalapeño Eating Challenge. Runners can hit the Hot to Trot 5K/10K along the Arkansas River Trails. Tickets start at $6 for one day (or $18 for three days before Sept 18), with free entry for kids 12 and under and active military. Kick off Friday at 3 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to midnight, and Sunday until 5 PM — it’s pure Pueblo charm, flavor, and community spirit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e51b0832a1f3e92