Enjoy a fun day out at the Gold Coast Chilli Challenge & Feast Fest this September 2026. Perfect for families, this free event features food trucks, live music, junior rugby league matches, chilli-eating contests, and plenty of entertainment for kids including inflatables, face painting, and icy pole competitions.
Gold Coast Chilli Challenge & Feast Fest
One of the Gold Coast’s hottest family events is back! It’s a full day of mouth-watering food trucks, icy cold beer, live music, chilli eating comps, kids’ icy pole comps and family fun, all alongside the Prime Nines Junior Rugby League Tournament.
Kids can enjoy lots of icy pole eating comps, lucky dips, inflatables, face painting, footy watching, a DJ, heaps of fun food and free samples.
Whether you’re a chilli fanatic, a foodie, or just looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone.
What’s On:
- Chilli eating competitions
- Delicious food trucks
- Cold beer & drinks
- Live music
- Prime Nines Junior Rugby League Tournament
- Family-friendly fun
- Inflatables & face painting
- Dog friendly
- Meat tray raffles
- Supporting charity
Free entry and free parking.
Bring the fam, meet your mates, and come hungry. Whether it’s taking on the chilli challenges, enjoying great food and cold drinks, or cheering on the junior footy, this is one event not to be missed.
Plan your visit
When: Sunday 27th September 2026, 9am – 4pm
Where: Tugun Leagues Club, 44 Boyd Street, Tugun 4224
More information here
