As summer cools down, the Village of Hatch, New Mexico really heats up with the annual two-day celebration of its world-famous crop during the 38th annual Hatch Valley Chile Festival, Sept. 4-5,attracting more than 20,000 visitors from around the world.Festival goers can sample famed chile recipes, watch the crowning of the chile festival queen, join in a chile ristra contest or just sit back and enjoy artisans, food, carnivals and fun.










