Venice Beach Chili Cookoff & Paddle Chug
Venice Beach Chili Cook Off & Paddle Chug Challenge
Father’s Day Weekend • Saturday, June 21 • Venice Beach
🌴 Reserve a Table
Reservations strongly recommended for prime seating
Father’s Day Weekend just got a serious upgrade. The Venice Beach Chili Cook Off & Paddle Chug Challenge is a full-day beach festival packed with competition, great food, live music, and good vibes for the whole crew.
Hosted by Nalu Vida in partnership with the Venice Pier Association, this one-of-a-kind event combines the thrill of the Paddle Chug Challenge with a crowd-pleasing chili cook off, local vendors, a beer garden, and non-stop entertainment. Whether you’re here to compete or cheer, Saturday June 21 is the place to be.
🏆 Paddle Chug Challenge — Divisions
21+ Paddle / Run / Chug
- Full course + beverage challenge
- Team Relay: 2–4 members, combined time
🧒 Youth Paddle Race
Under 12 | Ages 13–17
🏄 Adult Paddle Race
Women | Men | Masters
🎁 Prizes
- Cash prizes
- Surfboards
- Brewery tabs
- Hotel stays
- Gift cards
- Trophy paddles
- Bragging rights
🌊 Festival Highlights
- Chili Cook Off — taste and vote for your favorite
- Live Music & DJs — all day long
- Beer Garden — cold drinks on the beach
- Local Vendors — shop, browse, discover
- Fun for the Whole Family — kids’ divisions, food, and festival energy
Located steps from the sand at 1 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA, Nalu Vida is the epicenter of the action. Come for the race, stay for the chili, and make Father’s Day Weekend one for the books.
