The annual Havelock Chili Festival at Walter B. Jones Park is a sizzling Craven County tradition featuring competitive CASI-sanctioned chili cook-offs, chicken wing contests, local food trucks, inflatables for kids, live rock and country bands, and family entertainment near MCAS Cherry Point.
Havelock Chili Festival
✦ Event Overview
📍 Location & Venue
Walter B. Jones Park, Governmental Ave, Havelock, NC 28532
Craven County, North Carolina
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Admission
Ticket / RSVP Required
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Date
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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