It's Back! Chiles & Chocolate Festival Returns! Three Days Only
The wait is over! Chiles & Chocolate Festival is back for THREE delicious days only! Get ready for a weekend packed with bold flavors, sweet treats and a little spice. Explore unique finds from local vendors and shop an irresistible selection of goodies, including artisan breads, flavorful sauces, decadent desserts, specialty teas and more.
Shop the Vendor Market
Sunset Plaza
Shop, sample and meet local vendors. Enjoy tasty treats available for purchase including breads, sauces, desserts, teas and more. See full vendor list below.
Three Days of Live Music
Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes
Included in General admission or membership
Experience live music throughout the Garden.
Nov. 13, 14 & 15
- 11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.: Andrés MartÍnez, Marah Armenta y Luis Martinez
Nov. 13
- 2-5 p.m.: Carlos Garibaldi
Nov. 15
- 11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.: also Miguel de Maria
Music in the Garden Concert Series
Nov. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Headliner: 7-9 p.m.
Relax under the open sky and enjoy unforgettable evenings filled with great music and scenic views.
Opener: The Sugar Thieves, American roots | Main Act: The Flag 5 – Indie Music
More Food & Drink
Stop by Sunset Plaza for fresh food for purchase from Tukee’s Tamales. Garden trailside bars will be serving up Chiles & Chocolate themed cocktails and mocktails from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Plus, dine at Gertrude’s Restaurant by Tarbell’s or grab something quick from Garden Grab & Go.
Vendor List
- Sweet n Skinny – Protein-rich, gluten-free desserts
- Carolina’s Chocolate – Southwest-inspired chocolate bars
- Sooooo Hummus Factory – Flavored hummus and naan bites
- Carol’s Delectables – Jams, jellies and marmalades
- Botanicals in Clay – Botanical-inspired pottery
- Tukee’s Tamales – Tamales and mole sauce
- Absolutely Delightful AZ Honey – Local honey
- Iconic Cocktail Co. – Nonalcoholic cocktail mixers
- Sourdough by Victoria – Sourdough and focaccia
- Wei of Chocolate – Organic chocolate, tea and flower essences
- Embers Chocolate – Chocolate bars, cacao nibs and drinking chocolate
- LoSo – Ketchup, salsa, hot sauce and seasonings
- B Naked Chocolates – Chocolates, cookies and specialty sweets
- Arizona Pasta Pasta – Locally made pasta, sauces and seasonings
- Chocolita Chocolate – Chocolate bars, truffles and spreads
- Miocene Chocolate – Craft chocolate with alternative sweeteners
- See Salt – French finishing salt (Nov. 13–14 only)
- Gia’s Toffee – Homemade toffee
- Golden Palm Foods – West African chili pastes, beans and spices
More to See
Fall Butterflies
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Last Day Nov. 15 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Don’t miss the final days of this living exhibit that features thousands of free-flying Southwestern butterflies.
Fall Décor
Ends Nov. 15
Celebrate the final days of fall with beautiful seasonal décor throughout the Garden. Stroll past our charming pumpkin tree and gourd towers, festive garlands and handcrafted botanical wreaths.
Super Bloom
The Garden is blooming BIG Super Bloom invites visitors of all ages into a world of giant flowers, colorful petals and joyful, larger-than-life art created by Graphic Rewilding.
Fall Garden After Dark
Last Night Nov. 15 | Sunset – 10 p.m.
Before the season ends, wander through glowing pathways surrounded by warm fall hues, seasonal botanical displays and captivating light experiences.
