- March 12, 2025
Andrew Jones, Deandre McCall, FCSO Chief Dan Engert, Joann Ramos and Cmdr. Lou Miceli serve the Flagler Sheriff's Office award-winning chili. Photo by Sierra Williams
Joan Leya dances along to a Shania Twain song. Photo by Sierra Williams
Puppy Pals' Rudy runs an obstacle course in just six seconds. Photo by Sierra Williams
Mikey Caycedo and his sister Viviana Caycedo feed and pet animals at a petting zoo. Photo by Sierra Williams
Ashley Estevez performs at the Creekside Festival. Photo by Sierra Williams
Puppy Pals' Rudy jumps through hoops held by volunteer Kari Thomas. Photo by Sierra Williams
Puppy Pals, a comedic dog's stunt show, at Creekside Festival. Photo by Sierra Williams
Puppy Pals, a comedic dog's stunt show, at Creekside Festival. Photo by Sierra Williams
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office won the chili cook-off for the fourth year in a row. Photo by Sierra Williams
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office won the chili cook-off for the fourth year in a row. Photo by Sierra Williams
Flagler County Fire Rescue's Collin Errett, Rob Errett and Alex Patton served the FCFR's chili to Creekside visitors. Photo by Sierra Williams
Bunnell Police Chief David Brannon (center) with his wife Melina (left) and daughter Julia (right) at the chili cook-off. Photo by Sierra Williams
Julia Brannon serves a taste of the Bunnell Police Department's chili to a guest. Photo by Sierra Williams
Mermaids Khris Miranda and Yassy Torres take a photo with Sophia Wilson, 4. Photo by Sierra Williams
The Seawolf Pirates welcome kids aboard their ship at the Creekside Festival. Photo by Sierra Williams
Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly and his wife Debbie Staly at the Creekside Festival. Photo by Sierra Williams
Singer Ashley Estevez at the 19th Annual Creekside Festival. Photo by Sierra Williams
Mylan Drew feeds animals at the petting zoo. Photo by Sierra Williams
Fast Draw Cowboys Smoke Wagon Kid and Mendy teach participants in the Fast Draw Challenge how to shoot. Photo by Sierra Williams
Ricki Leal, 88, dances with her grandson James Gagliano. Photo by Sierra Williams
For the fourth year in a row, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has won the Creekside Festival Chili Challenge.
The defending champions faced off against Flagler County Fire Rescue and the Bunnell Police Department. Festival attendees could try the chili from each department and choose their favorite for a small donation.
The 19th annual Creekside Festival was scheduled for Oct. 5 and 6, but the second day was cancelled due to inclement weather. Opening day had over 100 vendors, live music performances from singer Ashely Estevez and the local band Southern Chaos and multiple performances from Puppy Pals, a comedic dog stunt show.
The Creekside Festival also hosted the Cracker Cowboys for its annual Sheriff Shootout. Anyone who beat Sheriff Rick Staly's shootout time of .846 won a sheriff's sticker badge. The Cracker Cowboys are a local chapter of the Cowboy Fast Draw Association.
Proceeds from the Creekside Festival are donated to local charities, according to Flagler Broadcasting. After the 2023 festival, $26,000 were donated to the Family Life Center.
