Chili Bowl Street Party

Chili Bowl is our biggest annual fundraiser. This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of art, food, music, and community.

Chili Bowl Weekend 2026 - Stay tuned for updates!

September 12 & 13
1010 Aurora Avenue, Boulder, CO

Street Party & Chili Cook-off
Sunday
12pm to 5pm

Fall Art Market
Saturday & Sunday
10am to 5pm

Chili Bowl 2025
Thank you!

Three people standing outdoors, each holding a ceramic sculpture of a red hot chili pepper on a white base, smiling for the camera. The background features trees, a wooden fence, and people sitting under a yellow tent.

Announcing our 2025 chili winners!

Best Vegetarian Chili: Foolish Craig’s
Best Meat Chili: West End Tavern
People’s Choice: Ironwood Bar & Grille

Please visit them to say congratulations!

Huge thanks to all the restaurants, sponsors, volunteers, and every visitor who came to enjoy the afternoon. With record attendance, we raised more than ever for free & reduced rate programs.

Special Thanks to our 2025 Vendors & Sponsors!

Want to become a sponsor?

View 2025 sponsorship level and contact chilibowl@groundworksartlab.org

Past Chili Bowl Highlights…

2024 Winners

Best Overall Chili - Boulder Social
Best Vegetarian - Foolish Craig’s
People’s Choice - The Post

Group of eight people standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence, some holding ceramic trophies with red and white decorations, smiling and celebrating together at an event.