The 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off was held in the heart of Old Town Tustin on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with chefs serving up their best recipes for bragging rights.
One-year-old Ellie Herbert, puckers up for a taste of “Straight Outta Tustin” cornbread chili, which her mother, Megan Herbert, feeds to her during the 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Sylvi Justus, 4, left, and Jackie Codde, 6, enjoy a shady, quiet spot away from the crowds during the 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off in Old Town Tustin on
Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Salsa is served up at the CardinaleWay Mazda booth during the 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Service Manager Tom Ryan says the company’s best ingredient is “experience.” It also contains pineapple, mango, and jalapeno peppers. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Firefighters with the OCFA stir a vat of chili at their booth during the 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off
on Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Bryan Uecker, left, offers his daughter, Sailor, 2, some chili during the 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was with Sailor’s grandpa, Kirk Rader, center, and his other twin daughter, Elle. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Bella Flufferton III of Dingleberry stands out in the crowd while her owner, Nicole Andrade pushes the maltipoo in a wagon during the Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on
Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jeff Bowers, 8, competes in the watermelon-eating contest during the Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was several mouthfuls short. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ellie Herbert, 1, enjoys a spoonful of “Straight Outta Tustin” cornbread chili, which her mother, Megan Herbert, feeds to her during the 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A bright red chili pepper mingles among the crowd during the 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on
Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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One-year-old Ellie Herbert, puckers up for a taste of “Straight Outta Tustin” cornbread chili, which her mother, Megan Herbert, feeds to her during the 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on Sunday, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
“Recognized as the largest one-day chili cook-off in the nation, this long-standing community tradition draws more than 16,000 attendees each year for a full day of award-winning chili, live entertainment, local vendors, family activities and community spirit,” city officials said.
Along with purchasing tastings of the chilis, visitors could wander a car show, enjoy entertainment on multiple stages and more.
The event is a fundraiser benefiting several local nonprofits.
