Why every pepper-lover should visit the 2023 Hatch Chile festival

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Experience the ultimate celebration of heat and flavor at the 2023 Hatch Chile Festival in New Mexico.

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30,000 people gather every year for the Hatch Chile Festival in Hatch, NM. Founded in the early 1970s to celebrate the yearly chile harvest from the Hatch Valley fields, the festival has been a beloved tradition for over 50 years.

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Hatch Chile Festival 2023 dates

Cream Section Separator Festival organizers have confirmed that the Hatch Chile Festival is on for 2023 and will take place on September 1-3, over Labor Day Weekend. Learn more

If you're headed to the Hatch Chile Festival, you're in for a treat! The festival boasts a wide range of activities that are sure to keep everyone entertained. Here's a breakdown of the various activities you can enjoy at the festival.

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Competitions and contests:

Cream Section Separator – Chile-eating contest – Best chile recipe contes – Hatch chile hat competition – Little Miss Chile Queen contest -Watermelon-eating contest And more! Learn more

– Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico dancing – Live music – Parade – Carnival with rides – Highschool sports tournaments

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Vendors

Cream Section Separator – Lots of vendors with food, wares, crafts, and peppers. – Lots of roasted green chiles: The festival is the perfect opportunity to indulge in the delicious flavor of freshly roasted Hatch chiles. Learn more

The festival usually takes place in hot weather, so it is essential to bring sun protection, such as hats and sunscreen. You can also bring snacks and water to stay hydrated. Strollers are allowed, so you can bring your young children. Don't forget spending cash to pay for parking, food, and wares.

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