Chilifest at Venue 1921

Chilifest brings together amateur and professional chili makers for a friendly but fierce cook-off at Venue 1921 in East Ridge. Taste your way through dozens of chili recipes - from classic Texas red to creative takes you didn't see coming - and vote for your favorite.

Beyond the chili, there are craft and food vendors, a petting zoo for the kids, and a solid Saturday afternoon vibe. It's the kind of local event that feels like a community block party. East Ridge is just a short drive from downtown Chattanooga, and the venue has plenty of parking.