This one’s going to be a blast — six unique kitchens serving their own chili creations, a draft list stacked with GABF medal‑winning beers and ciders, live + jam‑friendly music, a raffle, and yes… a little football. Welcome to Chili Fest 2026.

✨ Here’s what’s lined up so far:

On Draft— beergarden celebrates its’ Annual Great Beergarden Beer Fest all week, November 2-8pm. Here’s some of the winning brews you can expect to taste during Chili Fest 2026:

• UPP from Bend, OR— Upp Yours Field Beer, Gold Medal Winner 2026

• Alesong from Eugene, OR— Cherry Decadence Wood & Barrel-Aged Strong Stout, Silver Medal Winner 2026

• Grand Fir from Portalnd, OR— Heartwood Stout, Gold Medal Winner 2025

• Hopworks from Portland, OR— Great Gourds of Fire Pumpkin Beer, Bronze medal Winner 2025

• Wayfinder from Portland, OR— Infinite Hotel Rice Lager, Gold Medal Winner 2026

• Block 15 from Corvalis, OR— Turbulent Consequence Peche Belgian-Style Lambic, Gold Medal Winner 2015 and Silver Medal Winner 2020

• & more to be announced.

On Stage—

• Thursday | Goatmouth (jam) | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

• Friday | Roodown (roots / reggae) | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

• Saturday | Parker Galactic (jam) Depends on the Ducks VS Ohio Game

• Sunday | Desolution Band (reggae / zimbabwaen) | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

On Chili— Each of our creative kitchens is crafting their own chili for the event — check back for updates as they finalize their recipes.

Every kitchen will offer a 4 oz tasting cup, making it easy to try all six. For every chili you try, you’ll earn one raffle entry. The raffle winner will be contacted Monday morning following the event.