# 8th Annual Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-Off at Bates Nut Farm

> Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Status: Ended (last date Sun, Nov 8).
- Organizer: Bates Nut Farm
- Official page: https://batesnutfarm.biz/blogs/events/christmas-on-the-farm-arts-n-crafts-fair
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Local first responders, including sheriff, CHP, fire and ambulance crews, compete in a chili cook-off that raises money for local fire explorer programs. It shares the farm with the Christmas on the Farm fair on Sunday.

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