The 10th annual Hatch Chile Fest, held at the Paris Farmers and Artisan Market, has been set for Aug. 31.
The event features the freshest hatch chiles straight from New Mexico, roasted on an open flame and sold to the public.
“In 2023, we roasted 2,100 lbs of chiles, and ran out right at 1 p.m.,” said event organizers. “This year we plan on getting 2,500 lbs.”
Each year, organizers travel to New Mexico to bring back the chiles harvested just days before the event.
Roughly 40 vendors will be selling the freshest local veggies, baked goods, organic meat, coffee, artisan items and more at the event and local food trucks will be in attendance.
“Vendors have been known to use hatch chiles in some of their recipes. Hatch chiles have been added to such things as salsa, breads, and chocolate chip cookies, adding an unexpectedly delicious savor of flavor.”
Back again for the event is Mariachi Quetzal, the Denton based band that has performed at the Hatch Chile Fest every year since its inception.
The Main Street Project volunteers are needed to help roast, bag chiles, serve burger sliders and host kid’s games.
For more information or to sign-up to volunteer, click here
