Things to do in Ahwatukee
🔥🌶 Ahwatukee, are you ready to turn up the heat? The Green Chile Love Arizona Chile Festival is just weeks away, and this year’s event promises to be bigger, bolder, and spicier than ever! Mark your calendars for September 7, 2024, because you won’t want to miss this sizzling celebration that brings together the best of green chile cuisine, local vendors, and community spirit—all while supporting a great cause.
What’s All the Buzz About?
This is no ordinary festival—it’s a full-on fiesta of flavors, fun, and philanthropy! Hosted at Mountain Park Church in the heart of Ahwatukee, the Green Chile Love Arizona Chile Festival is back for its fourth year, and it’s set to be the most epic one yet. Whether you’re a chile connoisseur, a foodie looking for your next obsession, or just someone who loves a good time, this event has something for everyone.
Why You Absolutely HAVE to Be There:
1. Fresh Hatch Green Chile Roasting: Get up close and personal with the authentic process of roasting green chiles. The aroma alone is worth the trip!
2. Delicious Food Trucks: Feast on a mouthwatering array of dishes featuring green chile, from classic New Mexican fare to creative culinary concoctions. Plus, don’t forget to grab a Food Sample Card to taste it all!
3. Chihuahua Fashion Show: Yes, you read that right. Bring your stylish pup and strut their stuff in the most adorable fashion show you’ve ever seen. Trust us, this is going to be Insta-worthy!
4. Kids Korner: This isn’t just a festival for the adults—the kiddos can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, and even a photo booth. It’s a family affair!
5. Raffles & Prizes: Feeling lucky? Enter the raffle and you might just walk away with some awesome prizes.
6. Chile Eating Contest: Think you can handle the heat? Test your taste buds in the fiery chile eating contest—only the bravest need apply!
A Festival with Heart
This festival isn’t just about having a good time—it’s about giving back to our community. All proceeds benefit HOPE for the Homeless AZ and the Mission Outreach Projects of Mountain Park Church, helping those in need both locally and globally. So while you’re indulging in all things chile, you’ll also be making a real difference.
How Can You Get Involved?
Want to do more than just attend? There are plenty of ways to get involved:
- Volunteer: Help make the magic happen by signing up as a volunteer. Sign up here!
- Non-Food Vendor: Showcase your unique products to a crowd eager to shop local. Apply here!
- Chihuahua Fashion Show: Got a fashionable fur baby? Register them for the most paws-itively fun event of the day! Register here!
- Preorder Your Chile: Want to make sure you get your hands on some of that fresh roasted green chile? Preorder here!
The Countdown Is On!
We’re just weeks away from the Green Chile Love Arizona Chile Festival, and the excitement is building. Whether you’re there for the food, the fun, or the fantastic cause, this is one event that promises to bring the heat in the best way possible.
So, gather your friends, bring the family, and get ready to dive into a day of green chile goodness that Ahwatukee will be talking about all year long. See you on September 7th—let’s make this festival one for the record books! 🌶🎉
