Chomp & Stomp
Chomp & Stomp combines chili, music, artists, a 5K run, food trucks, and Cabbagetown community energy.
About Chomp & Stomp
A Cabbagetown chili cookoff, 5K, artist market, and outdoor music festival supporting neighborhood parks.
Dates & Schedule
- Event DateNovember 7, 2026
Annual; first Saturday in November
What to Expect
Highlights
Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music
Admission & Tickets
Admission is free. Visitors who want to eat chili need an official spoon, sold through presale locations or at the festival.
Parking
Parking is scarce in Cabbagetown. Use public transit, rideshare, scooters, the BeltLine, bike stations, or the 97 Estoria rideshare and bike-valet area on the south side of the Krog Street Tunnel.
Vendors & Food
The festival includes more than 100 chilis from amateur cooks and local restaurants, bluegrass music on multiple stages, the Romp 5K, an artist market, food vendors, water for purchase, beer and cocktails for visitors 21 and older, and volunteer-run community fundraising.
Family & Pet Notes
This event is family friendly.
Planning Notes
Chomp & Stomp runs Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM in Cabbagetown, with the chili portion of the festival open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and chili service beginning at 12:30 PM. Admission is free, but chili tasting requires an official spoon. Leave pets at home, bring your own chair if you want to sit, and plan transportation before you go because parking is scarce in Cabbagetown.