Name: 14th Annual Punta Gorda Chili, Beer, & Music Festival
Start: 2025-01-25T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-25T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 100 Nebit St Punta Gorda, FL 33950

14th Annual Punta Gorda Chili, Beer, & Music Festival

14th Annual Charlotte Harbor Chili, Beer, & Music Festival
Presented by The Florida Outdoor Education Foundation & Big Star Special Event Services
The aroma of freshly cooked Chili will fill the air in downtown Punta Gorda on January 25th, 2025! That’s when the Chili, Beer, & Music Festival comes to Laishley Park in Punta Gorda.
Up to 15 Chili Teams will set up their booths in Laishley Park in an effort to persuade the judges and the general public that their Chili is King! The teams may consist of friends, family, service organizations, clubs, non-profits, businesses, or just about anyone who has the desire to make great Chili.
Download Chili Team registration forms online at www.puntagordachilifest.com
If you are interested in competing in the Chili cook-off, an entry form is available on the website.
What goes better with Chili than an ice cold beer? At the festival, thirsty attendees will have an opportunity to sample different beers from small breweries not always readily available in our area. The Beer Tasting Pavilion will now feature over 50 different craft beers from Micro-Breweries around the country to satisfy your thirst. Specialty beers will be available by samples or by the bottle.
In addition to the Chili & Beer, a Full Bar will be available. Merchandise vendors will be on hand as well as other food vendors when you’re ready to take a break from Chili.
Gates open at 11:00am
Chili & Beer Samples available
Live music begins at 11:30am- Marty Marty Mosstones
Followed by SW Florida Favorites- Mike Imbasciani’s & his Bluez Rockerz
Our Headliner for 2025 from New Orleans – Grammy Award Winning Buckwheat Zydeco Jr & The Il Sont Partis Band
Advance tickets as well as Limited VIP Tables are available online now at www.PuntaGordaChilifest.com
So mark your calendars for January 25, 2025. The Annual Charlotte Harbor Chili, Beer, & Music Festival at Laishley Park located at 100 Nesbit St in Punta Gorda. It’s sure to be a great day filled with Warm Chili, Cold Beer, & Hot Music!
Proceeds support the Florida Outdoor Education Foundation