GALLERY: Chilifest 2025

Chilifest returned to Snook, Texas with 10 performances, around 2 dozen fraternity and men’s organization builds, and a chili cooking competition across 2 days. Concluding with winning build and chili announcements before a Koe Wetzel closing concert, Chilifest raised a record amount of money for various charities through their 2-day festival.

Adriano Espinosa, Photo Chief

April 7, 2025

Koe Wetzel at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Chilifest-branded chili pepper at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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The Highway 6 Band lead singer Aaron Cruse sings at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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The Highway 6 Band lead singer Aaron Cruse sings at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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The Highway 6 Band bassist Erwin Olexa at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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The Highway 6 Band guitarist Justin Faldyn at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Canaan Bryce sings at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Canaan bryce bassist at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Canaan Bryce sings at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Canaan Bryce at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Chilifest build at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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AMA Chilifest build at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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AMA Chilifest build at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Sigma Alpha Episilon Chilifest build at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Hudson Westbrook performs at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Hudson Westbrook sings at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Hudson Westbrook sings at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Hudson Westbrook band members playing together at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Hudson Westbrook sings in front of crowd at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ole 60 bassist Colby Clark sprays beer at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ole 60 lead guitarist Ryan Laslie at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ole 60 lead singer Jacob Young at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ole 60 lead singer Jacob Young at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ole 60 bassist Colby Clark at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Treaty Oak Revival guiatrist and vocalist Lance Vanley at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Treaty Oak Revival lead singer Sam Canty at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Treaty Oak Revival lead electric guitarist Jeremiam Vanley poses at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Treaty Oak Revival at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Treaty Oak Revival lead singer Sam Canty hoists a beer at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Treay Oak Revival lead bassist Andrew Carey at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Treaty Oak Revival lead singer Sam Canty spraying beer at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Treaty Oak Revival guitarist and vocalist Lance Vanley at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Fireworks at the end of day 1 at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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David Lewis performs at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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David Lewis sings at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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David Lewis’ bandmate peforms at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Josh Abbott rides a camel at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Sterling Elza bassist reacts during performance at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Sterling Elza bassists at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Fans cheer to Sterling Elza at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Sterling Elza sings at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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A Chilifest build at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Pike Chilifest build at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Josh Abbott band banjo player Austin Davis at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Josh Abbott performs at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Josh Abbott Band banjo player Austin Davis claps at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Josh Abbott Band keyboard player David Fralin performs at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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A chilifest attendee at a Chilifest build at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Chilifest attendees reach for a thrown ball in a Chilfest build at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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The Kappa Sigma Chilifest build at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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A chilifest build at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon build at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ian Munsick performs at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ian Munsick banjo player Jonathan Warren performs at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ian Munsick banjo player Jonathan Warren dances and performs at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ian Munsick at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Ian Munsick performs at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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A Chilifest attendee in a Chilfest build at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Koe Wetzel at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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A fan records Koe Wetzel peforming at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Koe Wetzel at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Koe Wetzel hits a “gig ’em” at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Koe Wetzel at Chilifest on Saturday, April 5, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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Chilifest-branded chili pepper at Chilifest on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

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