Tequesta Chili Cook-Off 2026: Nov. 14, Carlin Park, Jupiter

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the organizer’s ticket listing and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation’s Seabreeze Amphitheater and Carlin Park pages.

The 15th annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting is 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter. Despite the name, this year’s cook-off is in Jupiter: Tequesta Friends of Public Safety Inc., the organizer, lists the amphitheater as the venue, and Palm Beach County’s amphitheater calendar lists the event for the same date. Tequesta is about three miles north.

It is a 21-and-older, clear bag event, and the money raised goes to veterans’ charities.

Who to call

• Tickets and event questions: Tequesta Friends of Public Safety, through the ticket listing
• Seabreeze Amphitheater (county): 561-966-7043, pbcamphitheaters@pbc.gov
• Emergency: 911

At a glance

What is included

The organizer’s listing promises:

• Unlimited chili tastings, beer and wine
• Live music, pipes and drums and military flyovers
• Celebrity judges and games
• An awards ceremony honoring veterans and Gold Star families

Where the money goes

All proceeds go to five groups, the organizer says:

• Warriors Renewal Coalition
• Operation 300
• Southeast Florida Honor Flight
• Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
• Tequesta Friends of Public Safety Inc.

Getting there and parking

Carlin Park is on State Road A1A, which the town calls Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, just south of Indiantown Road. The county lists the park’s main entrance at 400 S. State Road A1A and the amphitheater at 750 S. State Road A1A. The park is open sunrise to sunset; amphitheater hours vary by event.

The organizer has not published a parking plan or a shuttle. The county’s amphitheater directions page has routes from I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike. With unlimited beer on the ticket, plan a ride home before you go. No road closures had been announced when we checked. Our road construction and closures page and getting around guide have the rest.

Is it on this year?

Yes. The organizer’s ticket listing and the county’s amphitheater calendar both list Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The organizer’s listing also carries questions on dogs, coolers, payment and rain; check it for those answers before you go. We will add the music lineup and the parking plan here when the organizer posts them.

What this means for you

• Buy tickets online ahead of time; the listing says there are no refunds.
• Leave children at home: it is 21 and older.
• Bring a clear bag and a ride plan.
• Three days earlier, Wednesday, Nov. 11, the town holds its Veterans Day ceremony.

More November events: things to do this month, Thanksgiving in Jupiter and the Feast of Little Italy at Abacoa, Nov. 6-8.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Tequesta Chili Cook-Off in 2026?

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. It is the 15th annual cook-off, organized by Tequesta Friends of Public Safety Inc.

Where is the 2026 Tequesta Chili Cook-Off?

At the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, Jupiter. Palm Beach County lists the amphitheater at 750 S. State Road A1A; the park’s main entrance is 400 S. State Road A1A.

Can children go to the Tequesta Chili Cook-Off?

The organizer describes it as a 21-and-older event. It is also a clear bag event.

What does a ticket include?

The organizer lists unlimited chili tastings, beer and wine, plus live music, military flyovers, pipes and drums, celebrity judges and an awards ceremony for veterans and Gold Star families.

Who does the cook-off raise money for?

The organizer says all proceeds go to Warriors Renewal Coalition, Operation 300, Southeast Florida Honor Flight, the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund and Tequesta Friends of Public Safety Inc.