Annual Evergreen Big Chili Cook Off is Sept 9, 2017 - Join Us!

The 2016 Big Chili Cook-off was an overwhelming success, thank you to everyone who attended, our sponsors, chili cooks, vendors, and volunteers! We had great weather, vendors, family fun, awesome chili, awesome local entertainment and all for the mountain area firefighters! We look forward to another great event for 2017.

Tickets will be available soon; admission includes access to all vendors, food & beverage vendors, free chili tastings, live entertainment and opportunity to vote for your favorite chilis! Food & beverages available for additional cost. $20/person at the gate on Event Day, Kids 12 yrs. & Under FREE.

Our mission is to raise funds in support of our mountain-area volunteer fire districts in their efforts to protect us, and to support the Blue Spruce Kiwanis Foundation.

Event Schedule:
10:00 - 11:00am Opening Morning Entertainment
10:30am GATES OPEN
10:30am - 3:30pm Kids Area Open
10:30 - 11:45am Kids Challenge
11:00am - 3:30pm Chili Tasting (or until Chili is gone!)
11:00 - 11:30am Opening Ceremony/Tributes
Noon - 1:00pm Austin Young Band
Noon - 1:45pm Firefighter's Challenge (Men's & Women's)
2:00 - 3:30pm Chris Daniels & The Kings
3:30pm Chili Voting Closes
4:30 - 5:15pm Rick Lewis Project - Set 1
5:15 - 5:45pm 2017 Big Chili Cook-Off Awards
5:45 - 6:30pm Rick Lewis Project - Set 2
6:30pm Event Close

​No dogs, canopy or clam shell style tents allowed by patrons at Big Chili.

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2017 Tickets are available NOW!

Admission includes access to all vendors, food & beverage vendors, free chili tastings, live entertainment and opportunity to vote for your favorite chilis! Food & beverages available for additional cost.
ADVANCE PRICE - NOW UNTIL WED. SEPT 6
$18 per person (for 1, 2 or 3 tickets)
$15 per person (for 4 or more tickets)

Kids 12 yrs and under are FREE

After September 6, tickets can be purchased at the front gate for $20 per person.

BUY TICKETS NOW!!! Click Here

Tickets purchased BEFORE August 25 will be mailed to the address on the form.
Tickets purchase August 25 - September 6 will be available for pick up at Will Call at event main gate. ID required.

No Refunds for inclement weather or if event is canceled. Your purchase is considered a donation to the Big Chili benefactor fire deparments.
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No dogs, canopy or clam shell style tents allowed by patrons at Big Chili.

We have many Big Chili tickets for sale at the store on the boardwalk for $15, ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE WILL GO TO HELP IN HOUSTON with the flood aftermath, first come-first served! Almost the entire store is buy 2, get 1 free as well, thanks for shopping where you live, work and play!

In case you were wondering what the firefighter challenge was, here's what they did in 2013. Inter-Canyon won that year; last year there was a men's and women's firefighter challenge and the Cyphers, Emily and Tyler, of Elk Creek Fire won. Who will it be this year?

We've got some amazing entertainment lined up tomorrow, join us!

Jeff King & Johnny T with Lisa Delia
10:00 - 11:00am

Jeff King & Johnny T, also known as Evergreen’s popular figures in the world of guitar - will be opening this year’s Big Chili Cook-Off. Both bring a unique blend of sounds and musical experiences to electrify audiences. Through their travels and experiences as solo artists and band members, they have a variety of musical styles described as rock, folk, and country. Lisa Delia is a longtime Evergreen resident and is currently a singer/percussionist with a local band.

Austin Young Band
12 Noon - 1:00pm

Delivering fiery guitar licks and soulful sounds to listeners worldwide, Austin Young has crafted a unique sound and crowd-pleasing experience. With electrifying passion, energy, and stage presence, Austin makes every show personable and memorable to those within earshot. While staying true to traditional Blues elements, Austin has incorporated themes of contemporary Rock, Jazz, and Gospel to make his sound stand out to the large crowds he attracts. Inspired to pick up a guitar by many musicians, including his late father Tim Young, Austin has already produced and released two studio albums full of his original music, Blue as Can Be (2013) and Not So Simple (2016), and has been recognized for several awards in his home state of Colorado such as Best Guitar Player (2012-2015) from the Colorado Blues Society Listeners Choice Awards.

Chris Daniels & The Kings
2:00 - 3:30pm

They are the emperors of funk in the Rocky Mountain high of Colorado and a fusion somewhere between Ohio Players and KC & The Sunshine Band or the ying and yang of this nation under a groove. Chris Daniels: is not related to Charlie or Jack or Bill — though often asked that question. The Kings include: Chris Daniels, rhythm guitar, vocals; Colin “Bones” Jones, lead guitar; Randy Amen, drums, vocals; Kevin “Bro” Lege, bass, vocals; Darryl “Doody” Abrahamson, trumpet, vocals and Jim Waddell, alto, tenor sax, flute, vocals.

Rick Lewis Project
4:30 - 6:30pm

The Rick Lewis Project was formed in early 2015 by drummer and radio personality Rick Lewis. Rick had just come off an amazing run with his former band the Groove Hawgs. When Lewis' long time partner Michael Floorwax could no longer perform, Rick felt like it was time to close the book on the Groove Hawg's. It was not an easy thing to do because of the long history of the band and the friendships he had formed with the long time members. Forging forward, the Rick Lewis Project carries on the tradition of being a local rock 'n roll favorite!!