Ticket Information
- Your E-tickets (printed or mobile) will grant you quicker access. If you forget your tickets, your name and number of tickets purchased will be on the will call list and we will check you in by the name you purchased your tickets under.
- Please don’t come until your ticketed time. This will make for a more enjoyable experience for everyone. You can stay as long as you want once you have arrived.
Parking & Entry
Entrance for the event is through the main gates to the Beer Hall at Santa Fe Brewing HQ located on the south end of the property. Parking is free and north of The Beer Hall, see the map below. Parking on the south end of The Beer Hall is extremely limited and on a first come, first served basis. Handicapped parking is located in the south parking lot.
What can I bring?
- ALLOWED ITEMS:
- Water bottles – we will have a water station where you can refill your water bottles
- Sunscreen
- Blankets
- Umbrellas
- Folding lawn or camping chairs
What is NOT allowed?
- PROHIBTED ITEMS:
- Bad Attitudes (Positive vibes only!)
- Weapons, or harmful objects of any kind (including pocket knives, cork screws, etc.)
- Mace or pepper spray
- Illegal substances (including drugs and drug paraphernalia)
- Alcohol (alcohol will be sold at the event)
- Outside food or drinks (only water is permitted)
- Fireworks or explosives of any kind
- Coolers
- Pets
- Unauthorized vending/soliciting materials (promotional stickers, flyers, commodities, etc.)
COVID Policy
The Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown will follow New Mexico State public health orders. Current NM Health order can be found HERE.
No Special Orders!
Don’t be that person. This is a green chile cheeseburger tasting event!
Be respectful of the chefs and their teams executing eight hundred samples. Burgers will not be cooked to order and will be served the way the restaurant intended them to be. Don’t ask to hold the chile, the meat, the cheese, the bun, or any other ingredients. . .you can pick it off if you don’t like it.
Is there a shuttle?
No. Uber and Lyft are readily available and are just a quick call away.
Are pets allowed?
No. We have a strict NO PET policy due to the nature of our event. The only exception is only for service animals as specified by federal and state law. Due to large-scale service animal fraud and for the safety of our patrons, staff, and other service animals, all animals which do not meet the legal standards will not be allowed into the event. All service animals must be registered at the entrance gates.
PLEASE NOTE: dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support are not considered service animals by the ADA and will not be allowed onto festival grounds. For more info, visit www.ada.gov.
Can I bring my kids?
Kids over three years of age must have a ticket to enter. Infants to age 3 can attend free of charge. All minors must be accompanied by an adult over 21 years of age.
Will there be a kids area?
No. There is not a kids play area at the event. Your child must be under your supervision during the entire event.
Lost and Found?
Yes! Lost and Found will be by the exit at registration. Lost and Found inquiries after the festival can be directed to Santa Fe Brewing.
Other important things to know?
BY ENTERING THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
NO UNAUTHORIZED VENDING OR SOLICITING.
THE GREEN CHILE CHEESEBURGER SMACKDOWN AND SANTA FE BREWING RESERVE THE RIGHT, WITHOUT REFUND OF ANY AMOUNT PAID, TO REFUSE ADMISSION TO, OR EJECT ANY PERSONS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO CONDUCT IS DEEMED DISORDERLY, DISRUPTIVE, ABUSIVE OR WHO OTHERWISE FAILS TO COMPLY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS OF UNIFORMED EVENT STAFF.
SMILE! STAY SAFE! STAY HYDRATED! HAVE FUN!
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
Location & Parking Info
Get directions to 35 Fire Place, Santa Fe. From the parking lot, walk around the west side of the Brewery to Registration Entrance.
