Vendor Events in Terlingua, TX

The Terlingua International Chili Championship is an annual five-day celebration held the first Saturday of November at Rancho CASI de los Chisos in Terlingua, Texas. This prestigious event features multiple cooking competitions including the main chili championship, BBQ cook-off, bean and salsa contests, and hot wings championships. The event attracts thousands of attendees and features live music, entertainment, and vendors selling food and unique merchandise. Vendors, food competitors, and attendees gather in the West Texas desert near Big Bend National Park. The event is family-friendly and supports charitable causes including ALS research and local scholarships. Multiple competition categories are open to participants throughout the week, with qualifying competitions and a scholarship fundraising day.

The CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship is an annual five-day celebration held the first Saturday of November at Rancho CASI de los Chisos near Terlingua, Texas. The event features a major chili competition alongside vendor booths and unique artisan vendors selling crafts, food, and merchandise throughout the grounds. The festival includes live entertainment, competitions in beans, salsa, and hot wings, plus camping and community activities. Attendees range from competitive cooks and spectators to families seeking a unique desert festival experience. The event is a longstanding Texas tradition since 1967, benefiting local and national charities including CASI scholarship programs and the ALS Association.