Though the Bay Area’s weather may not always mirror the conditions we tie to the seasons, a lineup of annual events — each featuring great food — reliably ushers in the arrival of fall. Chili time Sausalito kicks off the season with its 45th annual Chili Cook-Off from noon to 4 p.m.
Saturday when amateurs, professionals and connoisseurs gather at Dunphy Park on Bridgeway to share samples of their greatest creations with live music by San Francisco cosmic gospel/thunder rock band Tracorum. Kona Ice snow cones, beer, wine, margaritas and soda are available for sale. At 1 p.
m., spice seekers turn up the heat at the Hot Pepper Eating Contest, where preregistered contestants brace for an increasing level of fire as measured by the legendary Scoville Scale. The winner receives a Sunday wildlife and ecology sail for two aboard the Schooner Freda B.
Register at the website below. Entry to the event is free, but unlimited tastings with voting rights require a wristband. Purchase these in advance at Sausalito.
gov/chili ($25) or on-site on Saturday starting at 11:30 a.m. ($30) at the event booth.
Proceeds benefit the City of Sausalito’s Parks and Recreation Department. Oyster fest The Sausalito Community Boating Center presents its third annual Oyster Festival from noon to 3 p.m.
Sept. 28 at Dunphy Park in Sausalito with raw and baked oysters, mac and cheese, Caesar salad, garlic bread and a selection of beer and wine. Entertainment includes live music, a bocce tournament on the.