17th Annual RETURNS!
The Quest is Back On! Prepare your taste buds—the 17th Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest, Beers & Cheers is returning to Galveston’s Historic Strand District January 16-17, 2026! Join us for an unforgettable weekend where chili champions are crowned and the finest craft beers & spirits are sampled. Thank you for making our 16th year a success; we can’t wait to see you for an even hotter 2026!
Our Sizzlin' Events:
Chili Cook-off
Stop bragging and start stirring! Bring your signature, secret-weapon chili recipe and enter the Quest today.
Chili Tasting
Hit up all the pepper pit stops and sample award winning chili from the talented cook teams!
Beers & Cheers Fest
This fan-favorite leveled up for 2026! Exclusive brews, PLUS a whole new world of spirits and other pour decisions.
5k Fun Run
The ultimate beer run! Cancel out your carbs from all the beer & chili with a little morning exercise.
Become a Vendor
Join our festival as a vendor to reach a ton of new people and promote your business.
Judging
Dare to test the quest? Sign up to judge and ultimately crown our Chili Quest Champions!
Moody Gardens Weekend Getaway Sweepstakes
Enter to win a 2-night hotel stay at Moody Gardens plus a ticket package to festival events & more!
A WARM THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 EVENT SPONSORS:
