15th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting Honors Veterans and First Responders

For fifteen years running, the Tequesta area has turned out each November for one of Palm Beach County's most patriotic food events: the Tequesta Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting, returning November 14 to Seabreeze Amphitheater at Carlin Park in Jupiter.

Organized by Tequesta Friends of Public Safety, Inc., the event pairs unlimited chili and beer tastings with a genuinely community-driven cause: proceeds support the Warriors Renewal Coalition, Operation 300, SE Florida Honor Flight, and the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, alongside the organizing nonprofit itself.

What to Expect

Beyond the chili and beer, the afternoon includes live music, a military fly-over, pipes and drums performances, celebrity judges, games, and an awards ceremony honoring veterans and Gold Star families. It's equal parts cook-off and tribute event, four hours long and built for an outdoor fall afternoon.

Good to Know

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Seabreeze Amphitheater, Carlin Park, Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, Jupiter, FL 33477
Tickets & Info: Eventbrite

The event is 21+ and requires clear bags for entry; no refunds are offered on tickets.