Group in front of a Chili booth

Chilly Chili Cook-off

The Chilly Chili Cook-Off hosted by The Almanor Foundation is a must with 15+ chilis to sample. Three awards to be given including People’s choice, Judge’s choice and Showmanship. See an ice carver turn 200lbs of ice into a fabulous sculpture, enjoy adult beverages, smores to roast over fire pits, live music, a toque contest and ice skating. Monies to benefit the Chester Park Ice Skating Rink. $10/adults; $5 for kids.

An afternoon of fun with ice carver, music, a toque contest, ice skating, and 15+ chilis to sample.

Location

Chester Park
Meadowbrook Loop off of Main Street
Chester

Region

Northwest Plumas

Discover more
More events
Mineral
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Lassen Volcanic National Park

Snowshoe with a Lassen Park Ranger on the weekend! Snowshoe hikes begin promptly at 1:30 pm at the visitor center and are approximately two hours long.

Learn more
The Lost Sierra

Participating artists come from far and wide to spend a week painting the Lost Sierra from life. Don't miss the Artist Street Fair on Saturday the 25th in downtown Quincy.

Learn more
Chester
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chester Park
Willow Street & Meadowbrook Loop

The Maidu Summit Consortium is hosting The Big Time Logging Jamboree. Join us at Chester Park and take part in or cheer on 10 competitive logging categories.

Learn more
Places to stay nearby
Mill Creek

Close to the SW entrance of Lassen Volcanic National Park. A stay at the historic lodge includes full breakfast, option of dinner and a full bar.

Butt Valley Reservoir

63 fee sites along the shore of Butt Valley Reservoir. RV's and tents are welcome with a limit of 6 persons per campsite. Pet Friendly.

Butt Valley Reservoir

Enjoy the outstanding views and tranquil atmosphere at Butt Valley Reservoir when you set up camp at Cool Springs Campground in Northern California.