The Jacks Ruidoso Chili Cookoff & Margarita Mix-Off takes over Jacks Backstage October 2 and 3 with two days of competition, public tasting, championship belts, trophies, cash prizes and plenty of bullshittery.

Friday, October 2 kicks off with the Margarita Mix-Off Amateur Hour. Home mixers and backyard margarita legends compete for a spot in Saturday’s Pro Circuit. Killer Keys Dueling Pianos in the Patina later that night. Killer Keyz tickets available.

Saturday, October 3 brings the main event:
• Traditional Chili
• New Mexico Red Chile Sauce
• New Mexico Green Chile Sauce
• Best Booth
• People’s Choice
• Grand Champion
• Margarita Mix-Off Pro Circuit
• Live Music

Want to compete? Enter one category or go All-In and chase the Grand Champion belt.
Want to eat? Grab a tasting pack and help crown the People’s Choice winner.

CHILI COOKOFF ENTRY
All-In Entry: $55
Traditional Chili: $35
Red Chile Sauce: $15
Green Chile Sauce: $15
Best Booth: FREE

MARGARITA MIX-OFF ENTRY
Amateur Hour: $20
Pro Circuit: $20
All competitors must be 21 or older.

PUBLIC TASTING ( Chili & Chile Only)
$15 gets you 10 tasting tokens plus one People’s Choice voting token. Additional tastings are 3 for $5.

Come hungry. Bring a crew. Build a ridiculous booth. Mix something memorable and help us resurrect one hell of a Ruidoso tradition.