About This Festival

Welcome to the inaugural Buellton Wine & Chili Festival! Some of the best local chefs will compete to take home cash prizes for the best Red Chili, Chile Verde and Homemade Salsa in Santa Ynez Valley.As a guest you get to participate in the People's Choice awards; you decide who has the best Red Chili, best Chile Verde, best Salsa, best Booth Showmanship, and best red and white wines. Your ticket includes a souvenir wine glass and unlimited wine tastes; ten chili tasting tickets; an Oak BBQ lunch; entertainment and more! Tickets are also available for guests under 21 who want to sample some chili, talk to the chefs and have a good time, however minors must be accompanied by an adult. Be notified of wine, food & drink events online and in your neighborhood.