Showdown in Chocolatetown

Saturday11/14/2026

The Hersey Lodge
325 University Dr
Hershey,PA

COOK-OFF ORGANIZER
David Wagner
717-856-7963
dbwagner1982@gmail.com

Chief Judge - Jason Willis

Chief Scorekeeper - Amber Willis

PUBLIC DETAILS

Event Hours: 11m-3pm

Chili Sampling: 11am- 3pm

Come out and support the Ronald McDonald House charities of Central PA!  Cooks from all over will bring their best bowl of chili to win a spot at the World Championship Chili Cook-off! Unlimited samples for $10, so try a few and then vote for your favorite.  More information to come soon! 

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 space provided.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy/tent, table & chairs and supplies.
• No electricity provided.  

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.  

Traditional Red

Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD - trophy and cash
2nd -  TBD - trophy and cash
3rd -  TBD - trophy and cash

Homestyle

Entry Fee: $30.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD - trophy and cash
2nd -  TBD - trophy and cash
3rd -  TBD - trophy and cash

Chili Verde

Entry Fee: $25.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD - trophy and cash
2nd -  TBD - trophy and cash
3rd -  TBD - trophy and cash

CHARITIES
Ronald McDonald House charities of Central PA
SPONSORS
Ronald McDonald House charities of Central PA