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
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!
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.
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.
Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st - TBD - trophy and cash
2nd - TBD - trophy and cash
3rd - TBD - trophy and cash
Entry Fee: $30.00
Prizes
1st - TBD - trophy and cash
2nd - TBD - trophy and cash
3rd - TBD - trophy and cash
Entry Fee: $25.00
Prizes
1st - TBD - trophy and cash
2nd - TBD - trophy and cash
3rd - TBD - trophy and cash