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About Chilifest Music Festival
Welcome to Chilifest Music Festival Grounds, the staple Texas two-day festival located on pastureland near Snook in the Brazos Valley. With a capacity typically around 35,000 to 40,000 attendees each year, Chilifest offers a high-energy, community-driven experience featuring multi-artist lineups, a long-standing chili cook-off, and charitable contributions to local Brazos Valley organizations. The festival grounds cover roughly 15 acres and are designed for general admission with RFID wristbands, plus a VIP gated area for those seeking an elevated view and extra comforts. Here’s everything you need to know to plan a smooth, enjoyable visit.
Whether you’re coming from Bryan–College Station or beyond, Chilifest makes logistics straightforward with on-site general and VIP parking, Park & Ride options, and rideshare encouragement. Shuttle service helps move attendees between lots and festival entrances. While accommodations vary, there are hotel deals available in the Bryan–College Station area through our affiliates, and the closest air access is Easterwood Airport near CS. As you explore the grounds, you’ll find a family-friendly atmosphere, charitable actions, and a commitment to the community that has kept Chilifest a beloved Texas tradition since its Starlight Ballroom days in Snook. Secure your seats and plan your visit with confidence—we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted partner recommendations for lodging and dining nearby.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity/attendance: typically around 35,000+ attendees per year (attendances cited around 40,000 for 2025).
- Address/venue: Chilifest Festival Grounds at 5575 FM 60, Snook, TX (official government page lists Snook as the location).
- Venue type: two-day festival on pastureland (historically associated with the Starlight Ballroom in Snook; about 15 acres of festival grounds).
- Seating/chart: general admission with RFID wristbands; VIP gated area; no fixed seating for most attendees.
- Parking & transit: on-site general parking plus VIP parking; Park & Ride options and rideshare encouraged; shuttle service is available.
- Nearby hotels: hotel deals partner with Bryan–College Station area; closest airport is Easterwood/CS vicinity with typical travel routes.
- Notable events hosted: annual chili cook-off, multi-artist lineups, and charitable donations to Brazos Valley organizations; festival operations highlight charity focus and community impact.
- Renamed/demolished: no evidence of demolition or renaming; Chilifest continues at the Snook grounds; historically referenced as Starlight Ballroom site.