There is no specific time for the Hot Pot Festival, but it is around October every year.

Chongqing Hot Pot Food Culture Festival is a food festival organized by the Chongqing Municipal People's Government and the China Cuisine Association to showcase Chongqing's food characteristics. Founded in 2004, it is held around October every year. It was initially held once a year, and has been held every two years since 2007.

During the Hot Pot Festival, food exhibitions, trade promotions, forum summits, catering competitions, theatrical performances and other activities are held, attracting representative food merchants from South Korea, Japan, India, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions. Come to the exhibition. As of October 29, 2021, the Chongqing Hot Pot Food Culture Festival has been held for 13 times, and the 13th Hot Pot Food Culture Festival opened at the Chongqing International Expo Center.