The Chili Cook-off Like No Other returns on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with chili cooks from across southern Arizona, an over 80-vehicle classic car and motorcycle show, a 54-tent vendor fair, and a daylong music festival.
Location: The Amado Territory. I-19 & Arivaca Exit 48 | 3001 East Frontage Road | Amado, Arizona 85645
Parking is $5 or 5 cans of food. Chili Tasting Tickets are $10/person with unlimited sampling from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, or until the chili runs out.
Beat the crowd and buy your tickets online at www.amadochilicookoff.org (click link on homepage).
Car Show contestants can register online for $30 until 5 pm, March 4th, or for $35 cash on the day of the event.
Amado Youth Center 50-50 Raffle Visitors have the opportunity to participate for a cash prize.
Registration Fees, Sponsorships, and Donations are tax-deductible and benefit the Amado Youth Center – the area’s only safe after-school space – and its skill-building programs.