Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off

Name: Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off
Start: 2026-06-07
End: 2026-06-07
Location: Tustin

The Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off is a long-standing annual community festival in Old Town Tustin, California, recognized as the largest one-day chili cook-off in the United States. Scheduled for June 7, 2026, the 42nd edition of the event features a major chili and salsa competition, live entertainment, and family activities.

Date: Jun 7, 2026
Location: Tustin

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Event summary

Highlights

Recognized as the largest one-day chili cook-off in the nation
Chili and salsa tastings from local chefs and organizations
Live music and entertainment on multiple stages
Community car show and local craft vendors

The 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off is a significant community tradition held in the heart of Old Town Tustin, attracting over 16,000 attendees. The centerpiece of the event is a massive culinary competition where local chefs, including firefighters and community groups, compete for bragging rights in chili and salsa categories. Visitors can purchase tasting samples and participate in the judging atmosphere while enjoying the historic setting.

Beyond the food competition, the fair offers a diverse range of entertainment across multiple stages, a car show, and numerous booths hosted by local vendors. Public activities include specialized events like a watermelon-eating contest and various family-oriented attractions. The fair serves a dual purpose as a community celebration and a fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting several local nonprofit organizations.

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