Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest

Chili Quest consists of the ever-so-popular Chili & Beer tasting with a ton of added perks. Get ready for Chili Sampling, live music, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, a washer pitching tournament, a jackpot margarita contest, vendors and a historical strand merchant walk-about.

Friday, January 17, 2025

6pm – 7pm – Chief Cooks Meeting at 2314 Strand Galveston, TX 77550 above Tsunami Exotic Tequila Emporium

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Event is located on the Historic Strand District at the intersection of 23rd Street and Strand Street (2302 Strand)

6am – Teams Begin Set Up
8am – Teams Begin Cooking
9am – Beerfoot Beer Run 5k Begins (28th & Seawall)

10am – Vendors Open / Cornhole Check-In (Saengerfest Park)
11am – Cornhole Tournament Begins (Saengerfest Park)
11:30am – Will Call & Information Booth OpenStrand Merchant Walkabout Begins
12pm – Public Chili Sampling Begins

Regular Chili Turn-In (12:00-12:10)
VIP Indoor Beer Tasting Opens
Jackpot Margarita Contest – Saengerfest Park

1pm – Indoor Public Beer Tasting Opens / Live Band performs – Saengerfest Park
2pm – Exotic Chili Turn In (2:00-2:10)
3pm – Public Chili Sampling Ends / Strand Merchant Walkabout Ends
4:30pm – Awards Ceremony – Saengerfest Park
6pm – The 16th Annual Chili Quest & Beer Fest Close