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1. Where can I park?

Parking is available at the following locations:

• B Street (behind Peppertree Park)
• Civic Center, 300 Centennial Way (two blocks from the event)
• Columbus Tustin Activity Center
  17522 Beneta Way (Prospect and Irvine Boulevard, two blocks from the event) 
  • Shuttle service available, suggestion donation $1
• Surrounding side streets

2. What streets will be closed?

For a complete listing of street closures include dates and times, please view Street Closure Flyer (PDF). Closed streets include:

• C Street from Main Street to First Street
• El Camino Real from Sixth Street to First Street
• Main Street from C Street to Prospect

3. How do you taste chili?

Chili Tickets are $1 and tastes are one ticket per cup.

Chili is available as soon as the event opens. Although there are 48 plus chili teams, chili usually runs out around 2:30 p.m. 

Vendors will post signs at their booths indicating if they have sold out. There are other food areas throughout the event as well as our beer/wine gardens, live entertainment, contests, and family activities.

You can also participate in judging chili. Inquire at a ticket booth for more information.

4. What is there to do at the event?

This is a family-oriented event. There is something for everyone, from young children to teenagers to adults to grandparents. 

This event features:

• Car exhibition
• A chili cook-off and salsa competition
• Commercial vendors
• Community groups
• Community performances
• Contests
• Craft booths
• Family plaza
• Food
• Inflatable attractions
• Kids zone
• Live entertainment
• Wine and beer gardens
• Much more

5. Is there an admission fee?

No, thanks to our sponsors we are able to continue to offer free admission to the event.

6. What charges are there for activities? Are credit cards accepted?

• Chili tickets are $1. Tasting cups are one ticket per cup.
• Alcohol wristbands must be purchased for $2 ID is required.
• Beer and wine is available for purchase $6 per glass.
• Food prices vary from vendor to vendor. All food vendors are non-profit organizations so they will only accept cash.
• Commercial and Craft vendors charge differently for their products. Some will accept credit card and check payments; however, plan on bringing cash.
• Credit cards for chili tastes and beer/wine tickets are accepted at the ticket booths. Look for special 'credit card' lines.

7. Will there be ATM's on-site?

Yes, throughout the event. In addition, there is a Schools First Federal Credit Union (formerly OCTFCU) ATM at Wienerschnitzel at the corner of First Street and El Camino Real.

8. Are maps available?

Yes, at the event physical maps will be available at the Information Booth and the Ticket Booths. You may also view our publications online at the Street Fair Maps page.

Review the following for locations of helpful resources:

• Beer and Wine Gardens are located near Ticket Booths.
• Enderle Center Stage is located on C Street & 3rd Street
• The Information Booth is located at the corner of El Camino Real and 2nd Street.
• The Judge’s Booth is located on El Camino Real between 2nd Street and 3rd Street.
• The Main Stage is located on El Camino Real and 2nd Street.
• Ticket Booths are located on El Camino Real and 3rd Street, El Camino Real and 6th Street, El Camino Real & Main Street, and 2nd and 'C' Street.
• Tustin Auto Center Community Stage is located at Main Street & Propect Avenue.
• Vendor booths are located on El Camino Real between 2nd Street and 6th Street, down Main Street, 2nd Street and 3rd Streets, and on 'C' Street between 2nd Street and Main Street.