Contest Registration

Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic

Mountain Chile Cha Cha | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Yamaguchi Park, Pagosa Springs

Registration is closed for this year.

Thank you for your interest in the Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic. Registration for this year is now closed. Please check back for next year’s registration details.

Home Cooks$15 entry fee

Commercial$35 entry fee

IncludedEach chile entry receives one event wristband and a gift.

Tastings are sold separately inside the event. No pre-sales for chile, salsa, or margarita tastings. Arrive early because tastings can sell out.

Green Chile Classic Registration Form

Registration is closed.

Registration for this year’s Green Chile Classic is now closed. Thank you to everyone who signed up.

Please check back for next year’s registration details, or contact Jacque Aragon at 970-946-7636 with questions.

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Green Chile Classic Details

Private judging begins at 11:00 AM.
Public tasting begins at 12:30 PM.
Entrants must provide at least 4 quarts of green chile.
Bring at least one full-sized crockpot.
Entries with less than 4 quarts may be disqualified.

First Place Meat – $300 plus trophy; First Place Vegetarian – $300 plus trophy
Second & Third Place = Medals & Bragging Rights
Judges select the best commercial entry. The first-place winner, whether meat or veggie, will receive a trophy and a full-page ad in the Pagosa Springs Dining Guide, a $700 value.
The public will vote for the recipient of the overall “People’s Choice” award (for both home-cook and commercial entries). Winner of People’s Choice – $300 plus trophy. Second & Third Place = Medals

Registration for this year is closed. Please check back for next year’s entry information.

Questions? Call Jacque Aragon at 970-946-7636 or use the contact page.

Rules and Regulations

Please read before registering.

All applicants must read the rules carefully before registering for the Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic.

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