TN Whiskey Trail Chili Cook-off

Friday07/10/2026

Historic Uptown Shelbyville
1 Public Square
Shelbyville,TN

COOK-OFF ORGANIZER
Calvin Cannon
(931) 639-3643
calvinaaroncannon@gmail.com

Chief Judge TBD
Head Scorekeeper TBD

PUBLIC DETAILS

Public Hours 1pm – 8pm
$10 unlimited Chili Tasting from 4pm – 6:30pm

Come on out to this 2-day event and support the charity, Refreshing Young Men!  Bring your friends and family for a great time! There will be food trucks plus arts and crafts vendors. Chili heads from around the country will be competing for a spot at the World Championship Chili Cook-off. Chat with the cooks and even sample the PC chili. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite one!

COOK DETAILS

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 paved space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• Very limited electricity available

cooking begins at 1pm after the 12:30pm cooks meeting  

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

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. 

1- $100

2 - $75

3 - $50

Traditional Red

Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st -  $500.00
2nd -  $250.00
3rd -  $100.00
4th -  $50.00
5th -  $25.00

Homestyle

Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st -  $400.00
2nd -  $200.00
3rd -  $100.00
4th -  $50.00
5th -  $25.00

Chili Verde

Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st -  $300.00
2nd -  $150.00
3rd -  $100.00
4th -  $50.00
5th -  $25.00

Veggie

Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st -  $200.00
2nd -  $100.00
3rd -  $100.00
4th -  $50.00
5th -  $25.00

CHARITIES
Refreshing Young Men
SPONSORS
Refreshing Young Men