Note: This runs the first Sunday in December each year. The date below is our best estimate until organizers officially announce it.
The Annual SONO Fest & Chili Cook-Off is on Sunday, December 6th, 2026, from 11am to 5pm, in North Park at the intersection of 32nd & Thorn St.
Enjoy a day of fun with family and friends. Admission is free but chili tastings require paid passes.
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Join us for the Annual SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off!
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25+ Local restaurants compete in an epic Chili Smackdown
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20+ Craft brewers serve their best in the beverage garden
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25 Vendors sell handmade goods
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3 Stages with live music
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and more!
Tickets & More information at http://sonofestchilicookoff.com/
Vendor Applications: https://www.sonofestchilicookoff.com/vendors/
SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-off is presented by the McKinley Elementary PTC and the San Diego Ceramic Connection (SDCC) and made possible by many fine sponsors and volunteers.
