KINGSVILLE, Texas — The F.O.C.U.S. Foundation and CoastLife Credit Union are teaming up once to bring the community together for the Family Fun Fest & Chili Cook-Off, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the JK Northway Expo Center.
The free-admission event is set to run from 1 to 5 p.m. and will feature food trucks, a petting zoo, games, rides and a giant slide. Guests can also sample chili from cook-off competitors at no cost.
- Free rides, petting zoo and games for families
- Chili cook-off awarding $1,000 in prizes
- Local nonprofits and vendors sharing resources and shopping opportunities
The chili cook-off itself kicks off earlier in the day at 9 a.m., with teams competing in two categories: Best Homestyle Chili and Best Traditional Red Chili. Each winner will walk away with a $1,000 prize.
Organizers are still looking for more teams to join the cook-off. Registration is $150 per team, and those interested can sign up online here. Full event details are available through CoastLife Credit Union online.
Beyond food and fun, the festival serves an important purpose: raising funds to support teachers and classrooms in the Coastal Bend. Through F.O.C.U.S. Foundation grants, educators can purchase classroom libraries, school supplies, STEM tools, student incentives and other resources that often come out of their own pockets.
Since 2007, the foundation has awarded more than $350,000 in grants.
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