SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off

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3216 Thorn St
San Diego, CA 92104

SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off is an annual fundraiser held in San Diego, CA, designed to support the McKinley School Foundation. The event features a lively blend of local chili competitions, live music, artisanal crafts, and a vibrant atmosphere for attendees to enjoy.

All proceeds from the festival benefit various programs at McKinley Elementary School, including dance, art, music, Spanish, and ceramics, as well as the International Baccalaureate program. This community-centric event combines delicious food with a commitment to enriching the educational experience for local students.

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4.520 reviews
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Pumpkin P.
2/18/2020

Didn't have high expectations, but wow were we blown away. This event spans over SEVERAL blocks in North Park and there were so many different chilies to choose from. My favorite part is that when...

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Taura G.
12/10/2025

My daughter's elementary school class started this festival 16 years ago. I was on the McKinley Elementary Parent Teacher Committee (2009) when this festival was born. This was such an amazing...

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Shamene M.
12/4/2022

This SoNo fest is so fun I go every year. It was very crowded this year, more then any year. I love all the food Booths. My favorite is Delucas pizza, the taco carts and all The drinks. This fest...

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John S.
12/2/2018

This was my first time going to the Sono Fest and Chili Cook-Off. About 4 blocks are blocked off on Thorn Street in South Park. The event is for a great cause, benefiting McKinley Elementary...

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Kelly S.
12/11/2018

How could you not have a blast at the SoNo Fest? The monies raised goes to McKinley Elementary School. There are two stages with great local bands. Tons of chili to sample... although, most...

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