Saturday, September 30, 2023
Downtown Jackson
FREE EVENT
McKibbin Media Group (MMG) and its popular music station, K105.3, is slated to continue the annual K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic for a third consecutive year in downtown Jackson on Saturday, September 30. The 3rd Annual K105.3 Fall Fest & Chili Classic is presented by County National Bank, Monster Motors, Tripp’s Collision, and Industrial Steel Treating. The event, which is free to the public, will include a chili contest, kid-friendly activities, live musical entertainment, shopping, and new this year, the Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Oktoberfest 10K/5K Kids Superhero Run.
The race begins at 9:00 a.m. with a Kids Superhero Run at 10:00 a.m., and the 313 Polish Lager Beer Mile presented by Grand River Brewery at 11:00 a.m. All race participants will receive a free tasting wristband for the Chili Classic. Participants can find more information and register online at www.orsraceseries.com.
K105.3 is also currently seeking contestants in the Chili Classic as well as vendors.
- Download the chili vendor application here.
- Download the non-food vendor application here.
Tasting wristbands will be available for purchase on-site for $5.00 each, which allow patrons unlimited tastings for chili and salsa starting at 2:00 p.m., and other activities may incur nominal fees. The Kids’ Kingdom, which is moving to Horace Blackman Park, is entirely free, thanks to the sponsorship of the Jackson Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
* Experience Jackson is not responsible for errors or omissions in the event information. Please contact the event organizer directly for further information, or with any questions.