For the sake of our community
Education, Preservation, and Recreation
Stephens County, Georgia
Presented by
The Stephens County Foundation
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Tugaloo Bend Park
2104 Yonah Dam Rd Toccoa, GA
Celebrate the flavors of fall at Chili at the Bend — a fun-filled outdoor event featuring a spirited Chili Cook-Off, sizzling brats and chili-inspired eats, and live music by David Byargeon & Herman Goff, all set in the scenic beauty of Tugaloo Bend. Take a bike ride before the event.
Admission includes all food, beer, and wine, so come hungry and ready to sample a variety of mouthwatering chili recipes. Cast your vote for the People’s Choice Chili Champion, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of food, friends, and music.
Plus, bring the whole family — we’ll have fun fall activities for kids to enjoy while adults soak up the flavors and tunes.
🍂 $40 per Adult – includes food, beer & wine
$100 for a family - 2 Adults + up to 4 Children under 15
Additional Children $10 ea
🎶 Live music by David Byargeon & Herman Goff
🌶️ Vote for your favorite chili in the cook-off
👧 Fun events for kids
📍 Held at Tugaloo Bend Park
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly event
Proceeds benefit the Tugaloo Bend Projects
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* Family is defined as 2 Adults and up to 4 Children under the age of 15.
🌶️ Think your chili has what it takes to win?
Enter the Chili at the Bend Cook-Off and show off your skills!
We’re looking for the boldest, spiciest, and most flavorful chili recipes to compete for People’s Choice and Judge’s Favorite awards at our fall festival event.
Contest Details: Setup: 10:00 am. Fee: $30/Recipe Entry
🌶️ Go for a Bike Ride before you indulge...
Tour de Tugaloo - Take a ride from Tugaloo Bend Park out to Yonah Dam and then travel down the river to Travelers Rest Historic site. The 22 mile round trip will burn enough calories to justify chili/chili inspired foods and drinks.
Ride Starts @ 10 am.
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