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We are excited to once again bring fresh Green Chile from Hatch, NM directly to Middle Tennessee at the Wilson County / TN State Fairgrounds in Lebanon, TN. This year's peak Green Chile harvest season will be in September and we will be roasting them fresh within days of being picked. In addition to roasting Green Chile in person, we will also have live music, even more local vendors and artisans, and food crafters that will be grilling and serving many of your favorite dishes featuring fresh roasted Hatch Green Chile. Come hang out, and enjoy the tastes and smells of fresh roasted Hatch Green Chile!!!
Every year we sell out. Pre-Ordering is the only way to guarantee that you get the quantity and heat level that you want. Also, when you pre-order, you can choose a roasting time window which will cut your waiting time.
Bring your best green chile creation—or your bravest appetite—and compete during the Friday Night Kickoff of the Middle Tennessee Hatch Green Chile Roast! Registration is free, but space is limited.
Show us what you can roll, stack, smother, and spice! Enter your best enchilada creation featuring the unmistakable flavor of green chile.
Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor—bring your best pot of green chile stew and see how your recipe measures up against the competition.
How much heat can you handle? Put your courage and taste buds to the ultimate test in a fiery competition to determine who can take the heat!
Review the official rules and guidelines before completing your registration.

The fairgrounds are pretty big, but finding us is super easy. Make sure you turn onto Peyton Road and enter through the gate that says James E Ward Agricultural Center. The fairgrounds is working on Christmas lights, so you will detour a bit, but following the signs will get you right to us!
The fairgrounds are located at:
945 East Baddour Parkway
Lebanon, TN 37087
Do you have questions or comments? How can we help? Send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Friday September 25, 2026 5pm-9pm
Saturday September 26, 2026 10am-5pm.
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