Moosehaven Annual Chili Cook-off

Saturday11/14/2026

Moosehaven Campus
1701 Park Ave
Orange Park,FL

COOK-OFF ORGANIZER
Marina Mathews
904-646-7151
mmathews@moosehaven.org

Chief Judge John Bonfiglio
Head Scorekeeper Marshall Byrum 

PUBLIC DETAILS

Event Hours 10am – 4pm
$5 Chili Tasting 11am – 2:30pm

Join us for a day of fun for all ages! Live entertainment, a Classic Car Show, Kid Zone, arts & crafts vendors and food trucks!  This event is held on the beautiful Moosehaven campus, adjacent to the St John River, a gorgeous location!  Unlimited Chili sampling for $5.  Taste and vote for your favorite!  

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
• Complete info will be emailed out, provided on day of event and on Moosehaven website

 

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 contestant not per category.   

Traditional Red

Entry Fee: $45.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD
2nd -  TBD
3rd -  TBD

Chili Verde

Entry Fee: $40.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD
2nd -  TBD
3rd -  TBD

CHARITIES
Operation Lifeline, Inc
SPONSORS
Moosehaven, Inc