Once again, Cincinnatians will salute Cincinnati's chili madness during the long, lazy days of summer. The three day festival cooks up a kettle of fun with hot music, cool entertainment, exciting river and water exhibitions, demonstrations by the Cincinnati Fire Department, a sizzling' chili cookoff, zany eating contests and food from many of Cincinnati's finest chili parlors. Kickoff Event Join us downtown on Fountain Square on Wednesday, July 11 from noon to 1 p.m. for the official Gold Star ChiliFest Kickoff. Take part in the coney building contest, repelling demonstrations and see how quickly you can put on a firefighter's gear. We Proudly ID Plan to get a free wristband if you would like to purchase alcohol.
Wristbands are available at numerous locations throughout the event.
Please be ready to show your I.D. - we cannot serve you alcohol without a wristband. Patrons purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages with cash. Tickets are non-refundable, and sales end 75 minutes prior to the close of the event each day. Alcohol beverage locations shut down 60 minutes prior to the close of the event each day. 1 ticket Ring Fire Museum Bell Be sure to visit the Cincinnati Fire Museum during your visit to downtown Cincinnati.