High Sierra Chili Championship

Chief Judge Dave Hipskind

Head Scorekeeper Kathy Hipskind

Event Hours 11am – 4pm  Free admission
$15 Unlimited Chili Tasting from 11am – 4pm [or until chili is gone]

Come out and enjoy this cook-off right in the heart of Minen NV with the majestic backdrop of the  Sierra Nevada Mountains! There will be wine and spirit tasting, food, music and of course chili to sample.  Great hotels,casinos bars and restaurants are all within walking distance of the venue! Don't forget to vote for your favorite chili before the day ends. 

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, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided 

Water will be available

Set up for the begins at 7am the day of the event

 

ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).

Please note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook, not per category.    

Elks charities Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge #2670