By Neighbors for Neighbors

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Fall Fest

Live Music|Food + Drinks|Family Fun

Live on stageThe Vinyl Underground

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
4PM
Sunset Park
Corner of Pajaro & Venado
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 4 PM
Sun, Oct 25 · 4 PM
Sunset Park · Coto de Caza
Live Music · Food · Family Fun
Costumes welcome 🎃
The Vinyl Underground band members together on stage
This Year's Headliner

The Vinyl Underground

A full live band bringing a high-energy, 75-minute set of rock and dance-floor classics to the Sunset Park stage. A line-dancing mashup fills the floor right before the band plugs in — so bring your dancing shoes!

Expect songs from artists like…

Tom PettyNo DoubtVan HalenHeartAerosmithAmy WinehouseLenny KravitzB-52sAC/DCBon Jovi

🎸 The band plays on the Sunset Park stage built by Village neighbor Doug Boren. Meet Doug & the RnD Band →

Sunday, October 25

The Night at a Glance

An evening of music, food, friendly competition and neighbors. Times are approximate — come early, stay late!

  1. 4:00

    Gates Open

    Food & drinks, yard games, kids' activities and Spotify playlists spinning — chili & salsa tasting and voting open.

  2. 5:30

    Voting Closes

    Last call to cast your chili & salsa votes from your phone.

  3. 5:35

    🏆 Awards

    Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Showdown champions crowned — three categories each.

  4. 5:45

    💃 Line-Dancing Mashup

    An 8-minute Cha Cha Slide, Electric Slide & Cupid Shuffle mashup — kids (and brave grown-ups) to the dance floor!

  5. 5:53

    🎸 The Vinyl Underground — Live

    A 75-minute set of rock and dance classics on the Sunset Park stage.

  6. 7:00

    🎫 Raffle Drawing

    Right after the band's final song, prizes are drawn one at a time — you must be present to win!

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

This Year's Food & Drink Lineup

Dinner, dessert and a toast to the neighborhood — all without leaving the park. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Chili Cook-Off + Salsa Showdown emblem
Calling all Village cooks

Chili Cook-Off +
Salsa Showdown

Bring your best pot of chili or your best homemade salsa — and let the neighbors decide.

  • ✔ Free to enter
  • ✔ Blind-judged
  • ✔ 6 award categories
New for 2026

Taste. Vote. Win.

Paper ballots are out — this year you'll vote and enter the raffle right from your phone.

1

Grab a Ticket

Pick up your QR-code ticket at the voting & raffle table when you arrive.

2

Taste & Scan

Sample the chili and salsa entries, then scan your ticket to vote for your favorites in each category.

3

Win Prizes

Your ticket also enters you in the raffle. Winners are drawn after the awards — stick around!

Phone camera not cooperating? You can type your ticket code in at thecotovillage.com/voting on event night.

Plan Your Visit

Getting to Sunset Park

Sunset Park sits at the corner of Via Pajaro & Via Venado in the Village. If you live nearby, walking over is the easiest way to arrive!

  • 📍
    WhereSunset Park · Corner of Via Pajaro & Via Venado, Coto de Caza
  • 🕓
    WhenSunday, October 25, 2026 · Gates open at 4:00 PM
  • 🚗
    ParkingOn-street parking along Alondra, Ave La Caza and Pajaro. Please avoid posted no-parking areas — carpooling and walking are appreciated.
  • 🎒
    What to BringYour appetite, your dancing shoes, a blanket or lawn chair — and a costume if you're feeling festive!
Village Fall Fest 2026 flyer — The Vinyl Underground, Sunday October 25, 4 PM at Sunset Park
Spread the Word

Get the Official Flyer

Tap the flyer to see it full size, or download a print-ready copy to share with your Village neighbors. (Per HOA guidance, please keep sharing to Village-facing channels.)

Want to help out on the day? We're always glad to have more hands — email info@cotovillageevents.org.