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Celebrate the kickoff of Gatlinburg's Winter Magic at the 35th Chili Cookoff presented by Bush’s Chili Beans. Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, Gatlinburg hosts this annual event on Thursday, November 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Shade Tree Parking lot (120 Airport Road). Festivalgoers will enjoy free, live entertainment from TopHouse Band offered throughout the event, as well as an appearance by Duke the Bush's Beans dog. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tickets will be required for entry to the 2024 Gatlinburg Chili Cook-Off.
Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Due to the popularity of this event, we strongly suggest you purchase tickets in advance.
There will be no refunds for this event.
TICKET INFO
VIP tickets are $50 per person for early entry beginning at 4 p.m. This will get the ticket holder into the International Chili Society Cookoff and let them experience some of the best chili around, music, and drinks!
General Admission tickets are $25 per person beginning at 5 p.m.
Ages 5 & up must have a ticket for entry. Under 5 are free but will not be given a spoon for sampling.
Meet & Greet with Duke
Duke, the official Spokesdog for Bush’s Beans will be on-site throughout the Gatlinburg Chili Cook-off to retrieve memorable moments for eventgoers with an official meet-and-greet. Ticketholders to the event will be able to meet the famous canine as well as snap the perfect photo to commemorate the experience. Duke will be located under the Bush’s Beans tent at 120 Shade Tree Lot and will be available first-come, first-serve throughout the night.
TopHouse Band
Bringing with them a fast-paced, foot-stomping energy that crosses every genre from rock to bluegrass, TopHouse Band will headline the 35th Annual Gatlinburg Chili Cook-off and Winter Magic Celebration. Taking the stage to ring in the holiday season, the Montana-native band will play tracks from their latest albums including Middle of Somewhere, Hopes and Fears, Snapshot, Irish EP, and Campfire Stories. Selling out venues across the U.S., the band has received immense success with their viral hit “The Mountain Song,” garnering rapid-fire success across multiple social media platforms.
Musical entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. The band will perform at the main stage in Shade Tree Lot.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shade Tree Parking Lot, 120 Historic Nature Trl, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States,Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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