Highlights from the 32nd Annual Pueblo Chile and Bean Festival

The annual Chile and Frijoles Festival in Pueblo, Colorado, took place from September 18-20, attracting over 100,000 visitors and generating an estimated $8 million for the city. Established in 1994, the festival celebrates the region’s rich heritage and agricultural traditions through music, food, and events like a jalapeño eating contest. Krystle Herrera, spokesperson for the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that the festival honors the community’s identity and history. A documentary on the history of green chile in Colorado is also in the works.