North Texas' Spiciest Festival!
October 1st - 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Fall Festival comes to life featuring music, dance and food from chili lovin' cultures. The festival is day full of fun, activities and entertainment for the whole family.
The day's activities and events include:
- Chili Cook-Off
- Children's Activities
- Half Marathon/5K Run
- Food and Beverages
- Music & Entertainment
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Salsa Tasting
- Scarecrow Trail & Contest
2011 Chili Cook-Off
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm (Prep Time: 7:00am - 9:00am)
Location: West Tent at Clark Gardens
Registration for the Chili Cook-Off has closed.
Chili Cook-Off Prizes
Cash prizes and awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and for peoples' choice.
Eat & Vote for Your Favorite Chili!
$1.50 for a bowl of chili. Bowls are sold at the door for general visitors.
$1.50 to vote for your favorite chili to win the people’s choice award.
The Chili Cook-off proceeds benefit the Clark Gardens outdoor educational programs.
Thank you to the sponsor of the 2011 Chili Cook-Off, Ol' Gringo Chile Company.
Chili Lovin' Scarecrow Trail & Contest
Clark Gardens Botanical Park invites you to participate in our first annual Scarecrow Trail and competition!
Grab your friends, coworkers, church groups and family members to create the best “Chili Lovin” Scarecrow this side of the Mississippi! We provide the frame and you provide the fun.
All Scarecrows submissions will be judged at the 2011 Spiciest Festival Around, on October 1st and showcased at Clark Gardens throughout the month of October.
Cash Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.
Scarecrow building registration has closed.
Half Marathon and 5K Walk/Run
The race starts at 8:00 am. Proceeds benefit Clark Gardens outdoor education programs.
2011 marks the 3rd year of the annual half marathon and 5K run/walk at Clark Gardens.·The run starts and finishes in Clark Gardens. The race is on paved paths winding through beautiful tree lined paths both in Clark Gardens and on the Rails to Trails.
See the half marathon and 5K race results and more...
Tour the Gardens
Fall is a beautiful time of year to enjoy the magical 35 acres of winding paths through stands of trees, gardens of roses and Texas native and adaptable plants. Meander through to view the waterfalls, lakes and lily ponds with geese and swans, G-scale model trains on 1,200 feet of track, along with a miniature world of historic towns.·
Admission
$10 adult
$5 children (5-12 years old)
Children 4 and under free
Platinum & Gold Sponsors
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