September 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2022
Sponsored by the Hatch Valley Chamber of Commerce
See below for contact information
About the 2022 Hatch Chile Festival
Where
Where
Where
Where
Where
Please come and celebrate our 50th Hatch Chile Festival this year in the Village of Hatch, NM - the Chile Capital of the World. Festivities will be starting Friday night at 5PM with music at the Ice Box Beer Garden and with the Carnival. Saturday begins with the parade and goes on into Sunday of Labor Day weekend in Hatch, NM. Festivities start about 9AM each of Saturday and Sunday.
Parking
What to Expect
What to Expect
Parking will be in and around the Hatch High School for those of you coming off of I-25. For those coming from the West on Hwy 26, parking is at Grajeda's - right before you get to Mesilla Tire in Hatch. There will be signage to direct you there. There will be a $10 contribution to park. That fee will help us keep the Festival going for y
Parking will be in and around the Hatch High School for those of you coming off of I-25. For those coming from the West on Hwy 26, parking is at Grajeda's - right before you get to Mesilla Tire in Hatch. There will be signage to direct you there. There will be a $10 contribution to park. That fee will help us keep the Festival going for you to enjoy. There is no additional Festival Fee above the parking contribution.
What to Expect
What to Expect
What to Expect
Parade, Carnival, Chile roasting, Restaurants, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Entertainment, Chile Eating & Watermelon Eating Contests, and fun for the kids. Be prepared to walk or to catch SCRTD complimentary shuttles. Bring your water, sun-screen, and a hat. Don't forget the stroller for that young one. And enjoy the sights and smells of
Parade, Carnival, Chile roasting, Restaurants, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Entertainment, Chile Eating & Watermelon Eating Contests, and fun for the kids. Be prepared to walk or to catch SCRTD complimentary shuttles. Bring your water, sun-screen, and a hat. Don't forget the stroller for that young one. And enjoy the sights and smells of roasting chile in the streets of Hatch.
Look for a person in a Gold Festival tshirt to ask for information.
2022 Events that we have planned - so far
Carnival
Vendors - We are not accepting new applications! We Are Full!! Please try next year.
Carnival
Family fun ! The Carnival will be behind Village Market (School Street and W Hill Street). The hours will be:
Friday 5PM-10PM
Saturday 11AM-10PM
Sunday Noon-10PM
Ticket prices are $30 per child or adult - good for all rides.
Let the good times roll.
A Parade
Vendors - We are not accepting new applications! We Are Full!! Please try next year.
Carnival
Starting at about 9AM on Saturday near the Hatch High School and continuing through the Village. If you would like to be in the parade, please go to the "Forms" tab above, download a form, and follow the directions there. Start lining up on E Canal Rd, south of the High School at 8 AM. Please email the form to hatchvalleychamber@gmail.com Thank you for participating!
Vendors - We are not accepting new applications! We Are Full!! Please try next year.
Vendors - We are not accepting new applications! We Are Full!! Please try next year.
Vendors - We are not accepting new applications! We Are Full!! Please try next year.
If you would like to be a vendor, be a sponsor, or participate in any way, see contact info below. And go to the "Forms" tab above, find the vendor forms, download, and follow the directions there. Thank you for your interest!
The Village of Hatch vendors will be at their normal places of business in town. Additional paid vendors will be i
If you would like to be a vendor, be a sponsor, or participate in any way, see contact info below. And go to the "Forms" tab above, find the vendor forms, download, and follow the directions there. Thank you for your interest!
The Village of Hatch vendors will be at their normal places of business in town. Additional paid vendors will be in the Pecan Orchard-located at the entrance to the Hatch High School.
Queen and Royalty
Entertainment-Pecan Orchard-Vendor Area
Vendors - We are not accepting new applications! We Are Full!! Please try next year.
WE HAVE 2022 Chile QUEENS! Green Chile Queen is Gissel Moreno and Red Chile Queen is Rebeca Valdez Franzoy. Congratulations!
The Little Miss Chile Queen contest will be held on August 20th at 5PM at St Francis in Rodey. Call Berna at 575-649-3133 if you'd like more info.
Little Miss Chiles !!
Entertainment-Pecan Orchard-Vendor Area
Entertainment-Pecan Orchard-Vendor Area
The Little Miss Chile Queen contest was held on August 20th at 5PM at St Francis in Rodey. We have 7 Little Miss Chiles. Congratulations to all! Names are coming.....
Entertainment-Pecan Orchard-Vendor Area
Entertainment-Pecan Orchard-Vendor Area
Entertainment-Pecan Orchard-Vendor Area
Saturday:
12 PM Opening Ceremonies
1 PM - Chile Queen Auction
2-3 PM Ballet Folklorico Korimi
3-4 PM Jamie O'Hara Magic
3-4 PM Hatch Chile Hat Competition
4-5PM Ballet Folklorico Korimi
5-6 PM Jamie O'Hara Magic
6-8 PM DJ Music
Sunday:
11-12 noon - Jamie O'Hara Magic
12 Noon - 1 PM - DJ Music
1-3 PM Mariachi Aguilas
3-4 PM - Jamie O'Hara Magic
4-6PM - DJ Music
Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
*** 575 Band *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
*** 575 Band *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
This year we will have a gathering spot full of music where you can enjoy an adult beverage of your choice. It will be near the new Ice Box Brewery - at the corner of Price & Hall near the old Busby Drug Store. There is an entry fee of $10/per person for the Beer Garden.
Here is our entertainment line-up:
This year we will have a gathering spot full of music where you can enjoy an adult beverage of your choice. It will be near the new Ice Box Brewery - at the corner of Price & Hall near the old Busby Drug Store. There is an entry fee of $10/per person for the Beer Garden.
Here is our entertainment line-up:
Fri 6-10PM Satisfied Band (outside)
Sat 11-130PM Dave Olguin (outside)
Sat 2-5 575 Band (outside)
Sat 530-10 Yarbrough Band (outside)
Sat 6-9 CW Band (inside)
Sun 11-2 Jessica Flores (inside)
Sun 11-2 PM CW Band (outside)
Sun 2-6 Chris Baker Band (inside)
Sun 230-6 Triple Jack (outside)
*** 575 Band *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
*** 575 Band *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
*** 575 Band *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
This year we will have a gathering spot full of music where you can enjoy an adult beverage of your choice. It will be near the new Ice Box Brewery - at the corner of Price & Hall near the old Busby Drug Store. There is an entry fee of $10/per person for the Beer Garden.
Sat 2-5 575 Band (outside)
*** Dave Olguin *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
*** 575 Band *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
*** Dave Olguin *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
This year we will have a gathering spot full of music where you can enjoy an adult beverage of your choice. It will be near the new Ice Box Brewery - at the corner of Price & Hall near the old Busby Drug Store. There is an entry fee of $10/per person for the Beer Garden.
Sat 11-130PM Dave Olguin (outside)
** Yarbrough Band ** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
** Yarbrough Band ** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
*** Dave Olguin *** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
This year we will have a gathering spot full of music where you can enjoy an adult beverage of your choice. It will be near the new Ice Box Brewery - at the corner of Price & Hall near the old Busby Drug Store. There is an entry fee of $10/per person for the Beer Garden.
Sat 530-10 Yarbrough Band (outside)
** Satisfied Band ** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
** Yarbrough Band ** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
** Satisfied Band ** Wine, Beer, Libations - Entertainment at Beer/Wine Garden
This year we will have a gathering spot full of music where you can enjoy an adult beverage of your choice. It will be near the new Ice Box Brewery - at the corner of Price & Hall near the old Busby Drug Store. There is an entry fee of $10/per person for the Beer Garden.
Fri 6-10PM Satisfied Band (outside)
Events continued
High School Tournaments
Watermelon, Ice Cream, & Chile eating contests
Watermelon, Ice Cream, & Chile eating contests
During Labor Day Weekend, our High School will be having their Softball, Volleyball, and Soccer Tournaments at the Hatch Ball Fields and at Hatch Valley Schools.
Watermelon, Ice Cream, & Chile eating contests
Watermelon, Ice Cream, & Chile eating contests
Watermelon, Ice Cream, & Chile eating contests
Village Market
Saturday:
10 AM - 1PM Chile, Ice Cream, Watermelon eating contests
Noon-10PM Live Music, Food and Brewery
Sunday:
10AM - 1PM Chile, Ice Cream, Watermelon eating contests
Noon-10PM Live Music, Food and Brewery
Hatch Chile Hat Competition
Watermelon, Ice Cream, & Chile eating contests
Hatch Chile Hat Competition
Pecan Orchard - Vendor Area
Create your Chile Hat
HATCH CHILE HAT CONTEST
Design. Create. Have Fun!
At the 2022 Hatch Chile Festival!
Join us for our 1st Hatch Chile Hat Contest. Create your own design with Hatch Chiles on cowboy hats, caps, crowns, sun hats,
beanies, fedoras, etc.
Prizes: TBA
Judging Criteria:
1. Use three or more fresh or dried Hatch Chiles
2. Attached to a Hat/Vessel
3. Creative decor & design, and use of materials
4. Hat must be modeled during the judging session
Who: Kids (0-12) Teens (13-19) Adults (20 & up)
When: Saturday 2:30 registration, judging at 3pm.
Where: Hatch Chile Festival 2022 - Main Stage - Pecan Orchard
For more information contact
Kelley at 575-649-3882 or
Judged by NMSU Fashion Merchandising & Design students
Judged Contests
Obstacle Course and Rock Climbing Wall
Hatch Chile Hat Competition
Enter your best Chile recipe, or your grown chiles into the contest. Go to the "Forms" tab above, and read/download the info. Morrow Farms won Best Mild Chile, Best Medium Chile, and Best Hot Chile in 2021. Congratulations Morrow Farms for being named Hatch Chile Festival Farmer of the Year-2021. Dates, times, and place to be announced for 2022.
Cornhole Tournament
Obstacle Course and Rock Climbing Wall
Obstacle Course and Rock Climbing Wall
Sat 10AM registration at Ice Box Brewery
11AM Tournament begins
$40 per team
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
Obstacle Course and Rock Climbing Wall
Obstacle Course and Rock Climbing Wall
Obstacle Course and Rock Climbing Wall
The National Guard will again be providing and manning these. Check in at the Vendor area in the Pecan Orchard at the High School.
Motor Bike Run
Motor Bike Run
Motor Bike Run
Sunday 9AM meet at the Ice Box Brewery to Register. $20-single rider; $25-couple. 10AM - first Bike out. Trip is to Nutt Bar, Hillsboro Winery, Caballo Tavern, finishing at the Ice Box Brewery by 2PM.
Some of the 2021 Hatch Chile Festival
Watermelon eating contest 2021
Winner of Watermelon Eating Contest 2021
Winner of Watermelon Eating Contest 2021
The contestants could not use their hands and must eat all the watermelon until no red/pink showed. Fun was had by all.
Winner of Watermelon Eating Contest 2021
Winner of Watermelon Eating Contest 2021
Winner of Watermelon Eating Contest 2021
Great job young man!
The parade 2021
Winner of Watermelon Eating Contest 2021
More Parade 2021
Despite a downpour at 8:30 AM, by 9 the rain stopped, and the good times rolled.
More Parade 2021
Hatch Chile Festival 2021
More Parade 2021
Vaqueros
Vendors 2021
Hatch Chile Festival 2021
Hatch Chile Festival 2021
Pecan Orchard - near the High School - proved to be the perfect spot for the additional Festival vendors.
Hatch Chile Festival 2021
Hatch Chile Festival 2021
Hatch Chile Festival 2021
A Success. Thank you to everyone who came, all the vendors, and all those who worked so hard to provide a fun time for everyone, and our Sponsors who made it all possible. We will see you for the 2022 Festival. Labor Day - September 3rd and 4th, 2022.
See KOAT TVs coverage of the 2021 Chile Festival: https://www.koat.com/article/celebrate-new-mexico-hatch-chile-festival/37457785