Tunes & Spoons Chili Cook Off #1 - A Route 66 Music Festival

Chief Judge  Don Cullum

Chief Scorekeeper Donna Foley

Event Hours 11am - 11pm

Chili tasting hours 12:30pm - 2:30pm

$10 per 6 samples/$30 for unlimited samples

Get ready for a weekend of flavor, fun, and fantastic entertainment at the Tunes and Spoons Chili Cook-Off Music Festival! This one-of-a-kind event brings together the best of live music, delicious chili, and exciting attractions, all while supporting a great cause—Music Giving Hope.

Don't forget to vote for your favorite chili at the end of the day!

Community Challenge is available - please contact the organizer to find out more about this

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! 

You must be an ICS Member to compete. Entry fees are separate per category (i.e. Red, Homestyle, Verde, etc.) and will be collected independently by the Cook-off Organizer. Please contact the organizer (info at top) for more information.

• 10x10 space provided.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy/tent, a table & chairs. You will need    to bring all your cooking supplies.
• No electricity provided.

Trophies will be given to first through third places in addition to prize money

All ICS rules are in effect, and latex gloves or equivalent are to be while preparing food items. Standard cooking stoves are the norm. No permits are required by the city of Claremore to compete. 

RV parking available on site.  $40/night.  Full hook-ups, 50A electric service.  Call Terry at (917) 456-6821 to reserve.

Cooks are invited to stay at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Claremore, about 10 minutes from the event site.  No code needed, just mention Tunes & Spoons when making the reservation.  More info at https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel/claremore-oklahoma/microtel-inn-and-suites-claremore/overview.

More information will be added as event gets closer

 

All contestants must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) in addition to entry fees or FOUR gallons in lieu of all entry fees.

Please note that the # of gallons of PC is per contestant not per category 

Music Giving Hope Inc Music Giving Hope Inc and City of Claremore