Alamo Heights is throwing open the gates Saturday for its first annual chili cook-off, a free event packed with 22 contestant spots, live music and family activities at Heights Pool and Kellyanne Park, 250 Viesca St. The cook-off runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free chili samples for attendees and cash prizes and bragging rights for contestants.
The event is a first annual chili cook-off. The City of AlamoHeights has posted about it on X.
The Nov. 14 cook-off will feature live music from Texas Tide and The Texases, plus bounce houses, cornhole and face painting for families looking to make a day of it. Admission is free, and the event is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A New Park Hosts a Chili Cook-Off
Kellyanne Park, one of the cook-off's host sites, is a recent addition to the Alamo Heights map. The park sits in a portion of the parking lot between the Alamo Heights Pool and the Little League fields, according to 78209 Magazine.
The park is set to host a community chili cook-off. The event has 22 contestant spots, with free chili samples available to attendees.
What Else Is Planned for the Day
Beyond the chili itself, the lineup leans into a full day out for families. Live sets from Texas Tide and The Texases are slated to keep the music going, while bounce houses, cornhole and face painting round out the activities for younger attendees. Admission is free.
Whether all 22 contestant spots, the full band lineup and every planned activity come together exactly as advertised won't be clear until Saturday arrives. For now, the invitation is simple — show up at 250 Viesca Street, bring an appetite, and see which pots of chili take home cash prizes and bragging rights.
