(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Mark your calendars and get ready for a spicy fall kickoff with the 31st Annual Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival, which begins on Friday, Sept. 19.

Image couresy of The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce

Images courtesy of The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce

This year’s theme, “From Farm to Flames,” showcases both Pueblo’s agricultural roots and the community’s fiery spirit. Over the festival’s three days, there will be a litany of entrees and entertainment, including over 50 musical acts in four different live entertainment tents, more than 200 food and drink vendors, a Kids Corner for performances, and arts and crafts, performances from El Pueblo Fandango, an adorable Chihuahua and Friends Parade, a jalapeño eating contest, and the stunning Pueblo Chile Balloon Fest.

Tips from the various bars across the festival will go to CASA of Pueblo, a nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children.

Visit the official Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival website for tickets, contest registration, a full schedule of events, and more.

The event begins Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. and will take place in the Union Avenue Historic District in Downtown Pueblo, and will run through Sept. 21. A complimentary, handicap-accessible shuttle service will be available from the 6th Street Midtown Shopping Center to the festival grounds.