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Palm Springs Air Museum Chili Cook-Off & Car Show 2026

Dates
Sat, Oct 31
Time
10am
Where
Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92262 — Palm Springs
Price
Included with museum admission; regular adult admission $26. Chili: $1/taste or $5/six tickets.

The museum's 17th annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026. The car show starts at 10am and chili tastings start at 11am. General museum admission includes the car show; chili tasting tickets are a separate purchase at $1 per taste or $5 for six tickets.

Kids 12 and under are free under the event's posted policy. Costumes are welcome, with no weapons allowed. Check the official event page for visitor details and the separate vehicle-registration arrangements if entering a car.

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Included with museum admission; regular adult admission $26. Chili: $1/taste or $5/six tickets. · Opens palmspringsairmuseum.shop.koronaevent.com (Palm Springs Air Museum) — prices and availability are set there.

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Details checked October 15, 2026.

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