Hot Chili Days

Larry Joe Taylor's 23rd Annual "Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights" Music Festival & Cook-offs

This four day event, "Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights" features live music all weekend with Larry Joe Taylor & Friends, then multiple cook-offs in Brandenburg Park on Saturday, August 18th 2018. Cook-offs include the CASI "Red River Red" cook-off, the New Mexico State Green Chile Championship and the Lone Star BBQ Society cook-off. Music venues all over town like the top of the mountain, the Lost Love Saloon, Brandenburg Park, and the historic Motherlode Saloon.

Music fans love this event because of the "up close and personal" concert venues and the unique access to world-class singers and songwriters. It is not uncommon to see renowned musicians sitting around the fireplace at the Lodge, pickin' and strummin', sharing their gifts with everyone around. Bring your guitar and hop in on the action!