Upcoming Events:
Past Events:
The Latest Was The Greatest
The recent Puerto Vallarta Chili Cook-Off (February 17) turned out to be a most successful event. Here are the results of the Cook-Off competition held this past February 17.
A lot of people have asked about how we conduct the chili voting. We do two separate versions: Popular and Professional. In the Popular Vote, everyone in attendance receive one ticket to vote for his or her favorite chili. If a particular entrant sells a lot of tickets and has a lot of followers, they stand a good chance of
winning. It is a popularity contest, after all.
The professional part of the process is a completely blind judging process. The judges arrive at the Cook-Off and head to the judging tables without first visiting the chili booths. They are brought trays of chili with only the number of the chili they are judging visible, not the source.
The 2024 Judges:
Chef Apostolis Blougouras (Owner/Chef of Mykonos Greek Restaurant)
Jeffrey Mitchell (New York Chef & Owner/Chef of Creative Chef PV)
Hollis Harris (Was the Grillmaster/Pitmaster/Smoker King of El Rio BBQ)
Jessy Ruiz & Brent Lane (Jessy is the Host & Producer and Brent Lane is the Co-Host of ASPHALT Vallarta’s all-English radio show). These two judged together with their decision counting only as one vote.
And here are all the winners:
Popular Vote:
1st Place Captain Don’s #4 – 136 votes
2nd Place Jay Sadler #16 – 66 votes
3rd Place Nacho Daddy #7 – 56 votes
Professional Vote:
1st Place Captain Don’s #4 – Score of 127
2nd Place Murphy’s #10 – Score of 112
3rd Place Nacho Daddy #7 – Score of 110
CONTACT INFORMATION
Puerto Vallarta Chili Cook-Off
Jim Sullivan
322-168-7515
jim@pvchilicookoff.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The public and the pros have been in agreement the past two Cook-Offs as the 1 st place winners in each category have been the same. We feel that’s an indication the judging is a completely fair and honest process.
After all the setbacks in 2023 this year’s Cook-Off was a great success. Consider:
Attendance: 624. A 33% increase from last year.
Chili Chefs: 14. Two more than 2023 (and we did have 4 late cancellations)
Vendor profits: Increased 25%. This result has a direct effect on the Cook-Off’s overall receipts as each vendor donates 25% of their intake back to the Cook-Off.
Event Profit: $230,000 (pesos). The highest in 4 years! We were able to achieve this even though prices (attendance, drinks, food) have remained stable over the past five years. Our entry ticket prices (both General Admission and Reserved) are the lowest in the area for a comparable event – where else can you get so much free food and entertainment for less?
The Charities We Support: A portion of the funds raised at the Chili Cook-Off will go to Toys for Tots Puerto Vallarta to allow them to purchase more toys and serve even more under-served communities in the Bay of Banderas area. This past January hundreds of toys were handed out at schools throughout the area.
The Jay Sadler Project A.C. is a recognized Jalisco-based non-profit organization. They provide necessary resources to improve various institutions in the Banderas Bay area and Puerto Vallarta. These include Day Care Centers, Public Schools in rural areas, and other private charitable institutions. Funds from the Chili Cook-Off allow them to do more projects in more deserving communities.
Thank you to each and every one of you in making this year’s Chili Cook-Off a success!
We’ve already secured the date (February 22) for next year’s Chili Cook-Off, again at Salón Rancho Alegre.
You may keep up-to-date with all things Chili Cook-Off at https://pvchilicookoff.com/.
12th Annual Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff
Saturday, February 17th
Sálon Rancho Alegre
TOYS FOR TOTS PUERTO VALLARTA
LUNCHEON, FASHION SHOW AND ART SALE
Casita & Garden
TOYS FOR TOTS PUERTO VALLARTA SUNSET BBQ
Saturday October 21st
Casa Karma
Look for more information at our website
You don’t want to miss this this! Where else can you have a great time, enjoying music, eating fabulous food and helping to put a smile on a child’s face?! 
https://pvchilicookoff.com/
The Sunset BBQ to raise the necessary funds to jump-start the next round of funding for Toys for Tots Puerto Vallarta will take place later this month (August 26). If good eats, drinks, and music are not enough to entertain you for an afternoon there will also be a Puerto Vallarta Artists’ Sale and a live auction. See the story below for more information on the event and how to purchase tickets.
More Than a BBQ
Our Sponsors Fill the Table
Widows Sons Jalisco are united by the Masonic fraternity of Mexico, but also by the intention of doing something for society. Riding their motorcycles, they travel the country bringing joy and health to hundreds of children and people in need. Widows Sons will be providing hamburgers and hot dogs for the feast.
Whiskey Kitchen: Southern comfort in Puerto Vallarta. Specializing in fried chicken, smiles, and whiskey. Whiskey Kitchen will provide a smashed potato and mac & cheese bar with all the trimmings.
Nacho Daddy is an authentic Mex-Tex restaurant and Sports Bar, serving up mouth-watering Mex-Tex dishes and all the sports you can watch. Nacho Daddy will bring their award-winning chili to top off your hot dogs as well as a bottomless margarita bar.
Local Favorites Provide the Entertainment
The PV Artists’ Sale Adds Excitement
Many local artisans will be displaying their crafts for sale at very agreeable prices.
Georgia Powell is a ceramic artist, originally from Australia, whose work is profoundly shaped by the rich cultural tapestry of her new home in Mexico. Drawing inspiration from the organic beauty of the landscape, her creations exude a raw and honest essence. Georgia weaves together the heritage of her surroundings into diverse ceramic forms that celebrate the beauty of imperfection and the authenticity of her artistic journey. Her creations stand as a testament to the transformative power of embracing a new environment, inviting admirers to immerse themselves in a world where beauty is found in the unrefined and the natural.
Kathleen of Deja New Consignment is well known for her compassion in fashion. She is a beloved, successful businesswoman in Vallarta who once believed she had no creative ability. Her new endeavor, Deja New Dyes Wearable Art designs are intended to inspire, and instill confidence in others, to be ‘Hippie Chic’. Passion is a word to describe this woman on fire. She once believed herself to have no ability to create but once she found tie-dye, there was no turning back! A perfect fit for her fashion sense, her clothing know-how, her passion for color, and comfortable clothing.
Karen Kelleher Carneiro’s mixed media-themed memory/jewelry boxes and trays are inspired by nature, travel, and cultural experiences. Her colorful charcuterie boards and trays are created with resin and embedded elements such as geodes, photographs, leaves/flowers, and writings.
…and a Live Auction Too!
And remember, all funds raised at the Live Auction, ticket and beverage sales, and a 50/50 contest, means more toys for more kids.
We look forward to greeting you at this important, fun event. And if you want, bring a toy to donate – that’s what it’s all about.
NEW DATE AND LOCATION
11th Annual Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff
Thursday, March 23rd
Sálon Rancho Alegre
The Jay Sadler Project A.C. Toys for Tots
Program in mid-January 2023 successfully distributed over 4,000 toys to various Kindergartens from Lo de Marcos, San Sebastian, Cabo Corrientes, and one boat leaving from Boca de Tomatlan to Quimixto and finally Puerto Vallarta.
Thanks to the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, Vista Vallarta Golf Club, Puerto Vallarta Chili Cook-Off, private donations, and Peter Vine @ vallartafishing@hotmail.com.
Toy Distribution was prepared and distributed with the help of many volunteers – Friends, Family, Nacho Daddy, Widows & Sons and International Friendship Club, and our Distribution Committee Donna Wong, Linda Vasquez, and Laura Torres.
Toys For Tots Vallarta once again made the dreams of many local children come true.
Our mantra – NO CHILD SHOULD BE FORGOTTEN BY THE THREE KINGS DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
Celebrated annually in January, Three Kings Day is a celebration that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the Christ child. According to the story, the Three Kings – Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar – presented the Baby Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Traditionally in Mexico, Three Kings Day is the gift-giving time, rather than Christmas day.
Toys for Tots worldwide was founded by the U.S. Marine Corps in California in 1947 to help address the tough times associated with the post war chaos of Europe and elsewhere around the globe.
The Jay Sadler Project A.C. provides necessary resources to improve various institutions in the Banderas Bay area. These include Day Care Centers, Senior Citizen Homes and Schools for the Disabled, Public Schools in rural areas, and other private charitable institutions including playgrounds.
Dennis Rike
&
Donna Wong
TOYS FOR TOTS GOLF TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022
VISTA GOLF CLUB
The Jay Sadler Project A.C. Presents the 1st Annual
Puerto Palooza
Puerto Vallarta’s Largest Music Festival
Saturday, November 19th
at Blake’s Restaurant & Bar @ Puerto Magico
Tickets are available online
A quick thanks to all the people who turned out this past Saturday for the 10th Annual Puerto Vallarta Chili Cook-Off at Puerto Mágico.
3rd Place Nacho Daddy # 7 40 Votes
Pre-Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration for The Jay Sadler Project A.C.
Charity on March 12, 2022
Murphy’s Irish Pub is located on the Malecón at Morelos 484 in downtown Puerto Vallarta
On Saturday March 12th Murphy’s Irish Pub will be hosting a Pre-Saint
Patrick’s Day Charity Event (The Jay Sadler Project). Traditional Corned
Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, or Guinness Beef Stew will be served
for the cost of $350 pesos. Includes 1 premium drink (Guinness, Craft
Beer, Wine, Bailey’s, Jameson, or Irish Coffee).
2 seatings available: 12 Noon to 3pm and 5pm to 8pm. Reservations
encouraged. Live music performed by Marc DesRochers from Ottawa,
Canada and Cesar Medina from Puerto Vallarta!
Reservations 322 113 0373
Murphy’s Irish Pub is located on the Malecón at Morelos 484 in
downtown Puerto Vallarta
For more information on The Jay Sadler Project A.C. go to
www.jaysadlerproject.com
10th Annual Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff & Festival de Música
Saturday, February 19th
11:30 to 7:00 pm
Puerto Mágico
Look for more information in future Chili Digests, at our web site
and on our Facebook page
JAY SADLER PROJECT
CHARITY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM
El Rio BBQ Bar
Chili Cook-Off & Music Festival
CANCELLED For March 20, 2021
Please take a look at the following links for updates and information on the Chili Cook-Off & Music Festival for 2022!
Look for more information in future Chili Digests, at our web site
and on our Facebook page
8th Annual Chili Cook Off
Saturday, February 22nd
Parque Parota, Hotel Zone (Across from Villa del Palmar)
And the Winners are:
Professional:
1st Captain Don’s #13
2nd Nacho Daddy #25
3rd Tunnel Road BBQ #4
Popular:
1st Nacho Daddy #25 – 132 votes
2nd Blake’s Sports Bar #21 – 83 votes
3rd Captain Don’s #13 – 70 votes
Great job to all the Chili Sponsors and a special nod to first-time participants Blake’s Sports Bar and Tunnel Road BBQ, who both finished in the top 3.
P.V. Poker Tour Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone that came out to participate in this year’s Poker Tour!
Big thanks to the Volunteers and Bars for your support in making this little event a success.
We were able to make a total $ 13,400 pesos.
The money made will go towards the materials and completion of the picnic tables for Vista Hermosa Park and Las Palmas Park
Thanks to everyone for all your continued support!
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Event
Monday, November 11th Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Ceremony at Parque Hidalgo.
At the north end of the Malecon. Stop by if you can. Coffee, pastries and water provided.
International Festival of Altruism
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
The best restaurants in the Bay generously support 20 altruistic associations. This year the appointment is on May 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Do not miss! Thank you all for continuing to help.
Banderas Bay Post
Event – Chili Cook Off – Feb 23rd
El RIo BBQ Bar
The 7th Annual Puerto Vallarta Chili Cook-Off was another great event. A great day had by all.
Here are the winners of the contest:
Popular Voting (by those in attendance, judging 18 different chilis):
1st Place – Captain Don’s #15 – 54 votes
2nd Place – Escondida #18 – 45 votes
3rd Place – Nacho Daddy #10 – 40 votes
Professional Vote (by a panel of 3 judges: Madeline Celeste, Vallarta Tribune; Jim Lee, Living Vallarta; and Paul Mayer, Vallarta Food Tours):
1st Place – Murphy’s #16 – Scored a total of 117 points
2nd Place – Winston’s Bar & Grill #8 – Scored a total of 106 points
3rd Place – Nacho Daddy’s #10 – Scored a total of 102 points
P.V. Poker Tour Fundraiser
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Event
Sunday, November 11th Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Ceremony at Parque Hidalgo. At the north end of the Malecon. Stop by if you can. Coffee, pastries and water provided.
Anglers Anonymous Fishing & Recreation Trip – July 2018
Jeff Dana’s Anglers Anonymous program is moving along to bring a few American/Canadian combat veterans to Puerto Vallarta on July 25th for fishing and recreation. Housing and charter fishing boats have been denoted to handle up to 8. The Jay Sadler Project recently donated $5,000 pesos for the purchase of shirts in order to raise money for the July event. More details in May update.
Mango Festival – Saturday, July 7th – Parque Lazaro Cardenas – 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Partnering with Rotary PV and PV Sister Cities/Highland Park Il at Lazaro Cardenas Park . 19+ participants with various mango dishes in addition to entertainment by Orquesta Escuela de Puerto Vallarta, Hired Guns, Da Crew, Jose Carlos Olvera and Alan Vallejo Garcia.
Pre St. Patricks & St. Patricks Day event at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Malecon
March 15 & 17, 2018
Events – Charity Pub Quiz Challenge
| Charity Pub Quiz Challenge (English and Spanish) | Concurso de pub de caridad inglés y español |
|---|---|
| Information www.jaysadlerproject.com
JANUARY / ENERO 24th – Murphy’s Irish Pub JANUARY /ENERO 31st – Twisted Palms FEBRUARY / FEBRERO 7 – Nacho Daddy |
Información www.jaysadlerproject.com
FEBRUARY / FEBRERO 14 – No Trivia – Valentine’s Day FEBRUARY / FEBRERO 21 – Escondida FEBRUARY / FEBRERO 28th – Murphy’s Irish Pub |
Ceviche & Aguachile Event
Ceviche & Aguachile Event – Sunday, January 28th – Lazaro Cardenas Park – 12:00 p. to 7:00 p.m.
P.V. Poker Tour Fundraiser
Jan 20, 2018 1PM
Brewmasters Festival
Felix’s visit to Canica (Children’s Cancer Screening Center).
Felix is the owner of El Torito Sports Bar & BBQ House in Puerto Vallarta.
The Jay Sadler Project paying respect to FRED CROWLEY
Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Event
This Saturday, November 11th Remembrance Day & Veterans Day Ceremony at Parque Hidalgo. Location change this year. At the north end of the Malecon. Stop by if you can. Coffee, pastries and water provided.
Ceviche & Aguachile Event
Ceviche & Aguachile Event – Saturday, July 29th – Parque Lazaro Cardenas – 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
AMERICAN LEGION TO SPONSOR FREE 4TH OF JULY EVENT FOR VETERANS AT STEVE’S SPORTS BAR
Steve’s Sports Bar will host a free Independence Day event, offering hot dogs, chili, chilidogs and more to every military veteran, their spouses and friends who wish to come.
The event is on Tuesday, July 4th from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at
Steve’s Sports Bar, 286 Basilio Badillo in Old Town
Mango Festival
Navy League ComRel
Children’s Day Festival
Coapinole Park
Coapinole Park – Playground Dedication – January 30, 2017 –
Coapinole Park - Dedicación en el área de juegos - 30 de enero de 2017
