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Episode 35: Spicing up a tasty tradition

September 01, 2022 • Dave Moore • Season 3 • Episode 35

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles festival is heating up for its 28th year in 2022.

Dave Moore chats with Duane Nava with the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce about the Chile and Frijoles Festival.

It's an event where many locals come to get their spicy staple to support Pueblo farmers; additionally, guests from other states come to get their yearly supply of chile.

He explains what you need to know before you go.

This year there will be hot air balloons accompanying the chile fest on the Riverwalk.

Starting Friday 7 p.m. a glow-in-the-dark hot air balloon festival.

Then Saturday and Sunday morning 6:45 a.m. the balloons will lift off weather permitting.

Admission is $6 despite your age however there will be a separate beer garden that those 21+ can enjoy with in the festival.

More information at the festival website.