Fall into flavor and ‘chile’ with us at the 20th Annual Chile Pepper Festival! Join us from September 12th to 14th at Jolly Lane Greenhouse for a three-day celebration where we're turning up the heat just in time for autumn. Get ready to spice things up and embrace the season with all things chile!

Savoring the Past

The history of the Chile Pepper Festival at Jolly Lane Greenhouse is a captivating story of passion and growth, encapsulating the essence of Savoring the Past. It began in 2006 with Tim’s fascination for chile pepper roasting, initially sparked during a fall visit to Colorado. His journey soon led him to connect with chile growers and to be inspired by Hatch, New Mexico—the chile pepper capital. This inspiration fueled a remarkable expansion, with production soaring from 50 bushels to an impressive 200 bushels. By 2018, the festival had blossomed from a modest one-day event into a vibrant three-day celebration. Now featuring 4-5 specialty chile pepper beers, live music, 10-12 food trucks, and a diverse array of local craft beers, the festival reflects its origins while embracing growth. The event showcases 800 bushels of chiles, many roasted now by four commercial-sized roasters, and a bustling farmers market offering the freshest produce from across the United States. Marking your calendar ensures you can savor the historical journey and the ever-changing flavors of this remarkable festival and season. 

What's in Store?

Fresh & Roasted Peppers: Savor the best of the season with various chiles, ranging from the mild to the hottest of hot. Our slow-roasted chiles—14,000 pounds worth—are perfect for adding a kick to any meal. Want to stock up? We offer them by the pound or by the bushel—give us a call at 605-393-1700 to preorder!

Farm-Fresh Produce: Dive into a bounty of fresh produce, including onions, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, corn, apples, watermelon, pears, plums, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to gather the best of the autumn harvest.

Canned Goods & Preserves: Explore our extensive selection of canned goods, jams, jellies, pickled veggies, and salsas. Experience the taste of autumn with our deliciously preserved flavors!

Food Trucks Galore: Our lineup of food trucks has something to satisfy every craving. This year's lineup includes:

• CD’s Wings
• Chill Your Roll Ice Cream
• Grandma’s Kettle Corn & Grumpy’s Lemonade
• Kona Ice
• Mai’s Thai Café
• Nell’s Gourmet
• Old School Sliders
• Patas Azules
• Rico’s Food Truck
• Sergeant Poppers Kettle Corn & Lemonade
• The Green Chili Shack
• Yoyo Hibachi

Craft Brews & Local Wines: Enjoy local craft beers from some of the best breweries in the Black Hills and sip on exquisite wines from regional vineyards at our Garden Bar. It’s the perfect pairing for our spicy peppers and festival fare. Don’t miss our special chile beer on tap!

Live Music & Fun Activities: Groove to live music, explore our vibrant fresh produce, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with the smell of roasting chiles. Enjoy the aroma of roasting chiles while discovering a rich array of local produce, canned delicacies, and seasonal treats.

This year's music lineup includes:

Date	Musician	Time
Friday 9/12/25	James Van Nuys & Dylan Lewis	11 am - 1 pm
Friday 9/12/25	Alex Massa Quartet	1:30 - 3:30 pm
Friday 9/12/25	The Nervous Turtles	4 - 7 pm
Saturday 9/13/25	Greg McDonald & Hank Harris	11 am - 1 pm
Saturday 9/13/25	Neon City	1:30 - 3:30 pm
Saturday 9/13/25	Acoustic Collision	4 - 6 pm
Sunday 9/14/25	Nemo Yacht Club	11:30 - 1:30
Sunday 9/14/25	Danny Thornburg's All Star Soul Band	2 - 4 pm

20th Annual Chile Pepper Festival: Experience a fiery celebration of flavor with an extensive selection of spicy delights. Whether you crave intense heat or prefer a gentler spice, our 20th Annual Chile Pepper Festival offers something for everyone.

Please mark your calendars for September 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2025 and join us at Jolly Lane Greenhouse for a weekend full of flavor and fun. It’s an event that has grown into a beloved tradition, and we can’t wait to share it with you. See you there!

*We love your furry family members, but with the large crowds during the festival, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home.