PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided on concrete – no stakes allowed in concrete
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided <\/p>\r\n
Check-in 9am <\/p>\r\n
Head Cook Meeting 10:45am <\/p>\r\n
Light your fires 12:15pm <\/p>\r\n
Turn-in Verde 3:30pm<\/p>\r\n
Homestyle 3:45pm<\/p>\r\n
Red 4:00pm <\/p>\r\n
Awards Ceremony at 6pm <\/p>\r\n
If contestant enters Red & Homestyle and wishes to cook in Verde...entry fee for Verde will only be $10 <\/p>\r\n
<\/strong><\/p>","info_pc":"ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare <\/span>TWO<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook, not per category. <\/p>","created_at":"2026-02-19 14:10:18","updated_at":"2026-02-19 14:27:44","state_name":"OK","state_long_name":"Oklahoma ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6830,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6830,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6830,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6846,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-09-12 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Wisconsin State Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Deacons Mill Park","address1":"491 South Street","city":"Green Lake","state_id":51,"country_id":null,"zip":"54941","lat":"43.843892","lng":"-88.960417","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Mike Pulice
Head Scorekeeper Scot Rans<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am – 6pm
Chili Tasting from 3pm – 4pm
$1 for four samples of Chili<\/p>\r\n
Come spend the day with family and friends—there’s something for everyone!<\/p>\r\n
Enjoy all-day entertainment with DJ Gregg Owens and live music in the afternoon. Try your luck in the 50\/50 or basket raffle, grab a beer or water, check out event apparel, and, of course, sample some delicious chili!<\/p>\r\n
For just $1, you’ll get four 2 oz cups of chili to taste. Feeling competitive? Enter the cook-off for a shot at 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. And don’t forget the Showmanship competition—a $100 prize and trophy are up for grabs! Pick a theme, decorate your booth, and dress the part to impress the judges.<\/p>","info_cooks":"
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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided under large tent (40' by 80' tent), 8' table with 2 chairs provided for cooks, water
• Cooks must bring their own supplies – table and chairs provided.
• No electricity provided<\/p>\r\n
The Showmanship Award ($100 & trophy) is a highlight of the event! Please be creative, have fun with your theme, decorate your booth, and dress the part! <\/p>\r\n
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/strong><\/p>","info_pc":"ALL Contestants must prepare FOUR<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) in addition to entry fee.<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook, not per category<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n$200 & trophy<\/p>","created_at":"2026-04-16 14:52:07","updated_at":"2026-04-16 15:03:25","state_name":"WI","state_long_name":"Wisconsin ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6846,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6826,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-09-06 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Hanover Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Moul Field","address1":"151 Moul Ave","city":"Hanover","state_id":39,"country_id":null,"zip":"17331","lat":"39.811418","lng":"-76.974102","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Jason Willis
Head Scorekeeper Amber Willis<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 5pm
Chili Tasting from 11am – 5pm
Join one of the biggest state qualifying cook-offs in the country and dive into a full throttle festival packed with flavor, music and non-stop action! Event is full of live bands, chili tasting, food vendors, ice cold drinks, a cornhole tournament, a mechanical bull riding competition, a comedian dunk tank and kid's zone! With over $7,000 in chili prizes to win and excitement around every corner, it's the perfect day to cook, compete, cheer, and celebrate!<\/p>","info_cooks":"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 12x18 space provided in open field
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table and chairs and supplies. Potable water available
• No electricity provided – generators not allowed
• Propane gas refill, canned goods and meat discounts for pre-entered cooks.
• Drive in to unload but vehicle must be off grounds by 9am
• Borough Fire Dept. will be checking stoves & fire extinguishers.
• Tasting cups, spoons and napkins, handwashing station provided - potable water upon request
• Beer tokens to cooks – no outside alcohol allowed<\/p>\r\n
Please bring as much PC as you can - large crowd to feed<\/p>\r\n
T-shirt & goodie bag to Cooks who pre-register. <\/p>\r\n
YOUTH COOKS<\/span>
Email or call organizer to register a youth for this event. Youth must be 6 to 17 years of age.<\/p>\r\n1st<\/strong> $250.00 and Trophy <\/p>\r\n2nd<\/strong> $100.00 and Trophy<\/p>\r\n3rd<\/strong> $ 50.00 and Trophy<\/p>\r\nShowmanship –<\/strong> For ALL Cooks \/ Chosen by Committee Members \/ MUST Pre-Enter at 8am Cook’s Meeting You will be judged on the following: Booth Set Up, Theme, Costume, Audience Appeal, and Litter control. <\/p>\r\n$250.00 and Trophy <\/p>\r\n
Last Man Standing – <\/strong>For ALL Cooks that bring enough chili to continuously serve up until 4pm $50.00 to each cook serving chili all day up to 4pm <\/p>\r\nAdditional $50.00 to drawing winner <\/p>","info_pc":null,"created_at":"2026-02-10 08:59:38","updated_at":"2026-02-10 09:36:15","state_name":"PA","state_long_name":"Pennsylvania ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6826,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6826,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6826,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}},{"id":81,"name":"Veggie","description":null,"color":"8CC63F","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-veggie","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":30,"sort_results":40,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6826,"category_id":81,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"20.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6836,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-08-23 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Tunes & Spoons Chili Cook Off #2 - A Route 66 Music Festival","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Claremore Expo Grounds","address1":"400 Veterans Pkwy","city":"Claremore","state_id":37,"country_id":null,"zip":"74017","lat":"36.313760","lng":"-95.629414","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Don Cullum<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper Donna Foley<\/p>","info_public":null,"info_cooks":"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n• 10x10 space provided.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs. You will need <\/span>to bring all your cooking supplies.
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All contestants must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) in addition to entry fees or FOUR gallons in lieu of all entry fees.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per contestant not per category <\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>","created_at":"2026-02-24 14:34:11","updated_at":"2026-02-24 14:43:03","state_name":"OK","state_long_name":"Oklahoma ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6836,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6836,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6836,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":81,"name":"Veggie","description":null,"color":"8CC63F","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-veggie","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":30,"sort_results":40,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6836,"category_id":81,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6804,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2027,"start":"2026-08-22 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Tunes & Spoons Chili Cook Off #1 - A Route 66 Music Festival","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Claremore Expo Grounds","address1":"400 Veterans Pkwy","city":"Claremore","state_id":37,"country_id":null,"zip":"74017","lat":"36.313760","lng":"-95.629414","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Don Cullum<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper Donna Foley<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am - 11pm<\/p>\r\n
Chili tasting hours 12:30pm - 2:30pm<\/p>\r\n
$10 per 6 samples\/$30 for unlimited samples<\/p>\r\n
Get ready for a weekend of flavor, fun, and fantastic entertainment at the Tunes and Spoons Chili Cook-Off Music Festival! This one-of-a-kind event brings together the best of live music, delicious chili, and exciting attractions, all while supporting a great cause—Music Giving Hope.<\/p>\r\n
Don't forget to vote for your favorite chili at the end of the day!<\/p>\r\n
Community Challenge is available - please contact the organizer to find out more about this<\/p>","info_cooks":"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n• 10x10 space provided.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, a table & chairs. You will need <\/span>to bring all your cooking supplies.
• No electricity provided.<\/span><\/p>\r\nTrophies will be given to first through third places in addition to prize money<\/span><\/p>\r\nAll ICS rules are in effect, and latex gloves or equivalent are to be while preparing food items. Standard cooking stoves are the norm. No permits are required by the city of Claremore to compete. <\/span><\/p>\r\nRV parking available on site. $40\/night. Full hook-ups, 50A electric service. Call Terry at (917) 456-6821 to reserve.<\/span><\/p>\r\nCooks are invited to stay at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Claremore, about 10 minutes from the event site. No code needed, just mention Tunes & Spoons when making the reservation. More info at https:\/\/www.wyndhamhotels.com\/microtel\/claremore-oklahoma\/microtel-inn-and-suites-claremore\/overview.<\/span><\/p>\r\nMore information will be added as event gets closer<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>","info_pc":"
All contestants must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) in addition to entry fees or FOUR gallons in lieu of all entry fees.<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per contestant not per category <\/p>","created_at":"2025-10-31 11:29:46","updated_at":"2026-02-24 14:51:51","state_name":"OK","state_long_name":"Oklahoma ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6804,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6804,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6804,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":81,"name":"Veggie","description":null,"color":"8CC63F","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-veggie","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":30,"sort_results":40,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6804,"category_id":81,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6825,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-08-22 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Wells Chili Fest \"Joe Harvey Invitational\" Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Wells Jr High Campus","address1":"1470 Post Road, Route 1","city":"Wells","state_id":22,"country_id":null,"zip":"04090","lat":"43.319833","lng":"-70.582919","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Mike Kropp
Head Scorekeeper Mary Alice Kropp<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 3pm<\/p>\r\n
$10 Chili Tasting from 11am– 3pm<\/p>\r\n
Join us for a day of chili sampling from cooks who come from far and wide. Food will available and vendors will be present. For $10 you can sample 10 different chilis - and don't forget to vote for your favorite one before you leave! <\/p>","info_cooks":"
THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided
• Cooks may request canopy\/tent, table & chairs (request in advance). Cook must bring own supplies.
• People’s Choice – 1st place - $250
• Limited power supply available (request in advance)
<\/p>\r\n
cooks meeting 8:30am<\/p>\r\n
homestyle turn in - 11am<\/p>\r\n
verdeturn in - 12noon<\/p>\r\n
traditional red turn in - 2pm<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
Contestants may prepare <\/span>FOUR<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) to waive entry fee in ALL categories.<\/span><\/p>\r\nplease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category <\/p>","created_at":"2026-01-22 10:27:14","updated_at":"2026-01-27 10:51:03","state_name":"ME","state_long_name":"Maine ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6825,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6825,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6825,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6822,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-08-15 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"High Sierra Chili Championship","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Minden Mill Distillery","address1":"1601 Water Street","city":"Minden","state_id":34,"country_id":null,"zip":"89423","lat":"38.954672","lng":"-119.764410","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Dave Hipskind<\/p>\r\n
Head Scorekeeper Kathy Hipskind<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 4pm Free admission
$15 Unlimited Chili Tasting from 11am – 4pm [or until chili is gone]<\/p>\r\n
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. <\/p>","info_cooks":"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided <\/p>\r\n
Water will be available<\/p>\r\n
Set up for the begins at 7am the day of the event<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
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Chief Judge Gary Nelson
Head Scorekeeper Joe Galli <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 9:30am – 3pm
$10 Chili Tasting 10am – 2:30pm<\/p>\r\n
Join us for a day of chili tasting. Cooks come from far and wide so they'll be lots of chili to sample and then vote for. A strolling musician will keep you entertained. Water, soft drinks and a food truck will be onsite. <\/p>","info_cooks":"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 paved space provided.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies. Tents must have weights and it's recommended you have walls for them with you.
• No electricity or water on site.
• 1 cook in each tent must have a Food Handlers Certificate – contact Paul for details<\/p>\r\n
PLEASE NOTE: you must register early so that we can complete the Health Dept paperwork <\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
All contestants must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/strong><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons is per cook not per category. <\/p>","created_at":"2025-11-24 12:32:02","updated_at":"2026-01-14 12:11:39","state_name":"AZ","state_long_name":"Arizona ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6809,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6809,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6809,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6808,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2027,"start":"2026-08-01 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Route 66 Regional Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Thorpe Park","address1":"191 N Thorpe Rd","city":"Flagstaff","state_id":4,"country_id":null,"zip":"86001","lat":"35.202264","lng":"-111.658993","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Gary Nelson
Head Scorekeeper Joe Galli <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10:30am – 4pm
$10 Chili Tasting 11am – 3:30pm<\/p>\r\n
Join us for a day of chili tasting. Cooks come from far and wide so they'll be lots of chili to sample and then vote for. A First Responder's Chili Challenge is added to the day as well! A strolling musician will keep you entertained. Water, soft drinks and a food truck will be onsite. <\/p>","info_cooks":"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 paved space provided.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies. Tents must have weights and it's recommended you have walls for them with you.
• No electricity or water on site.
• 1 cook in each tent must have a Food Handlers Certificate – contact Paul for details<\/p>\r\n
YOUTH COOKS<\/span><\/p>\r\nEmail or call organizer to register a youth for this event.<\/p>\r\n
1st - $250<\/p>\r\n
2nd - $150<\/p>\r\n
3rd - $100<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
Set up time after 6 am, vehicles must be out of the area by 9 am<\/p>\r\n
PLEASE NOTE: you must register early so that we can complete the Health Dept paperwork <\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
All contestants must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/strong><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons is per cook not per category. <\/p>","created_at":"2025-11-24 12:13:39","updated_at":"2026-01-14 12:11:08","state_name":"AZ","state_long_name":"Arizona ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6808,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6808,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}},{"id":81,"name":"Veggie","description":null,"color":"8CC63F","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-veggie","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":30,"sort_results":40,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6808,"category_id":81,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6838,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-08-01 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Harry Lynch Chili Cook-off Challenge","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Stonewood Volunteer Fire Dept","address1":"8081 Plainwood Ave","city":"Stonewood","state_id":52,"country_id":null,"zip":"26301","lat":"39.254746","lng":"-80.316118","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge TBD<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am - 10 pm
Chili Tasting tbd<\/p>\r\n
Come on out and support Stonewood Volunteer Fire Dept, enjoying a day full of music, shows, kids activities, food and chili! This is part of the Stonewood Firefighters' Festival. The public can purchase tasting kits for chili sampling and then vote for their favorite one at the end of the day! <\/p>","info_cooks":"
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies.
• No power available. <\/p>\r\n
Set up 7am<\/p>\r\n
Awards approx 4pm<\/p>\r\n
A more specific email will be sent with details to those who register<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
All contestants must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook, not per category. <\/p>","created_at":"2026-02-25 11:28:07","updated_at":"2026-02-25 11:36:47","state_name":"WV","state_long_name":"West Virginia ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6838,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"50.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6838,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"40.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6838,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"40.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6848,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-07-26 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Aldo Klinghammer Memorial Chili Shuffle","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Taylorville VFW","address1":"515 West St (behind Ace Hardware on Spresser St)","city":"Taylorville","state_id":15,"country_id":null,"zip":"62568","lat":"39.553482","lng":"-89.317046","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Tom Calvert
Head Scorekeeper Phyllis Wilson<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 6pm
Chili Tasting from 11am – 3pm<\/p>\r\n
Join us in Taylorville, The \"Chili Capital Of Illinois\", the weekend of July 26, 2026 where chili cooks will be competing, traveling from different states, all providing public sampling of their days best Chili, while it lasts. Indoor venue, open to the public. All proceeds go to Taylorville VFW. Food available for purchase, cash bar, drinks Specials, Basket Raffles, 50\/50 drawings. Live Entertainment “The Kitchen’s Band “ 2pm to 5pm.<\/p>","info_cooks":"
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.<\/p>\r\n
THIS IS A 2026 QUALIFIER<\/strong><\/p>\r\n• Cooking will be inside.
• 8ft table and chairs provided. There are no table assignments, cooks set up first come first serve.
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• Back to back with Illinois State Chili Cookoff at the Christian County Fair <\/p>","info_pc":"
ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare <\/span>ONE<\/u> gallon of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category but we are encouraging 1 gallon for each category you'r competing in <\/p>","created_at":"2026-04-21 11:08:12","updated_at":"2026-04-21 11:26:41","state_name":"IL","state_long_name":"Illinois ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6848,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6848,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6848,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30.00"}},{"id":81,"name":"Veggie","description":null,"color":"8CC63F","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-veggie","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":30,"sort_results":40,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6848,"category_id":81,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6833,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-07-25 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Sunny Pointe Chili Challenge","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Sunny Pointe Corn Maze","address1":"374 Linden Lane","city":"Jane Lew","state_id":52,"country_id":null,"zip":"26378","lat":"39.097450","lng":"-80.439868","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge TBD
Head Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 3pm – 9pm
Chili Tasting from 4pm – 7pm<\/p>\r\n
Come out for the day and enjoy some Farm Fun & Community Fellowship <\/span>while supporting a charity, which will be part of our Local Family Resource Network. There will be chili cooks with chili to sample, live music, local food truck on site and food and drink vendors. We’re inviting businesses, churches, organizations, friend groups, families, co-workers, and individual chili champions to compete! <\/span>Whether you’re competing or coming hungry and ready to vote, this is going to be a high-energy, flavor-packed afternoon on the farm.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Your $15 admission fee (children free) will let you sample 10 chilis! And at the end of the day, you can vote for your favorite.<\/p>\r\n
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• 10x10 space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent\/chairs and supplies. One table will be provided
• There will be power provided to cooks. <\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare <\/span>TWO<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) or FIVE gallons in lieu of entry fee in all categories.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n1 - $250.00<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>","created_at":"2026-02-24 11:39:43","updated_at":"2026-05-03 06:13:52","state_name":"WV","state_long_name":"West Virginia ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6833,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6833,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6847,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-07-25 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Illinois State Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Christian County Fairgrounds","address1":"1716 W Spresser","city":"Taylorville","state_id":15,"country_id":null,"zip":"62568","lat":"39.551042","lng":"-89.318544","notes":null,"info_more":"Chief Judge Lloyd Weir
Head Scorekeeper Brenda Weir<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 3:30pm
Free Chili Tasting from 11am – 3:30pm or until gone
<\/p>\r\n
Enjoy a day at the Christian County Fair! Admission and parking are FREE! Chili cooks from near and far will show off their best bowl of chili! They’ll offer a People’s Choice chili to sample, so come on out, taste and then vote for your favorite! And as always, there'll be lots of food vendors, carnival rides, livestock judging and live entertainment. <\/p>","info_cooks":"
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.<\/p>\r\n
THIS IS A 2026 QUALIFIER<\/strong>
• 10x10 space provided in open air pavillion - no canopy needed. Can drop off gear and park close by
• Cooks must bring their own table & chairs and supplies
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Cook's Meeting 7:30am<\/p>","info_pc":null,"created_at":"2026-04-16 15:17:56","updated_at":"2026-04-16 15:27:35","state_name":"IL","state_long_name":"Illinois ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6847,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6847,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6847,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":81,"name":"Veggie","description":null,"color":"8CC63F","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-veggie","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":30,"sort_results":40,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6847,"category_id":81,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6811,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2026,"start":"2026-06-20 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Battle At The Beach - New Hampshire State Championship Chili Cookoff ","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Milton Town Beach","address1":"852 White Mountain Highway","city":"Milton","state_id":31,"country_id":null,"zip":"03851","lat":"43.436273","lng":"-70.988115","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Mike Kropp<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper Mary Alice Kropp<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am – 3pm
Chili Tasting 11am – 3pm<\/p>\r\n
Join us for a day of chili tasting. Cooks come from far and wide so they'll be lots of chili to sample and then vote for. General admission is $10 and includes 10 samples.<\/p>\r\n
The Milton Town Recreation Department is throwing a party to welcome Summer 2026 at the Milton Town Beach. This year the Battle At The Beach - The New Hampshire State Championship Chili Cookoff - is certain to bring the heat. We will also have activities such as children’s games, free public swimming, local vendor booths and entertainment<\/p>","info_cooks":"
THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON<\/strong>!<\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies.
• No electricity provided
• The Cookoff Organizer will send each registered cook a welcome packet upon registration for the event. <\/p>","info_pc":"
All contestants must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) in addition to entry fees or FOUR gallons of People's Choice chili in lieu of entry fees in all categories.<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per contestant not per category <\/p>","created_at":"2025-11-24 14:16:14","updated_at":"2025-11-26 12:42:14","state_name":"NH","state_long_name":"New Hampshire ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6811,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6811,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6811,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}},{"id":81,"name":"Veggie","description":null,"color":"8CC63F","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-veggie","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":30,"sort_results":40,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6811,"category_id":81,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6827,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2026,"start":"2026-06-20 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"OLD TOWNE ORANGE CHILI COOK OFF- STEVE PORTER MEMORIAL","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Chapman Crafted","address1":"123 N Cypress Street","city":"Orange","state_id":5,"country_id":null,"zip":"92866","lat":"33.788426","lng":"-117.855911","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Tony Angotti
Head Scorekeeper Karen Angotti<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 5pm
Chili Tasting from 11am - 3pm
Bring your family to Chapman Crafted and enjoy a day filled with fun for all. Chili cooks from far and wide will compete for a spot at the WCCC next year! Chili sampling will abound, so taste and vote for your favorite! Taste 5 samples for $10. There will be food trucks, live music, artisan vendors, beers provided by Chapman Crafted and fun family friendly events.<\/p>","info_cooks":"
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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided on asphalt
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies. Your canopy must have fire certificate on cover and the legs must have 40# weights on each
• No electricity provided
• You'll be able to drive up close to site and drop off your supplies<\/p>\r\n
First Time Cook award:<\/strong><\/p>\r\nTraditional Red, Homestyle, Chili Verde: $100 per category<\/p>","info_pc":"
ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare <\/span>TWO<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per contestant, not per category. <\/p>\r\n
1st pl - $100<\/p>","created_at":"2026-02-11 09:11:25","updated_at":"2026-02-26 18:24:10","state_name":"CA","state_long_name":"California ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6827,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"40"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6827,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6827,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6837,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-06-13 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Clarksville Missouri State Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Clarksville Riverfront Park","address1":"S 2nd street","city":"Clarksville","state_id":25,"country_id":null,"zip":"63336","lat":"39.367387","lng":"-90.902084","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge (TBD)
Head Scorekeeper (TBD)<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 5pm
Chili Tasting from 11am – 5pm
Come and enjoy the day full of fun and competition on the banks of the Mississippi River! There will be cold beverages, vendors for goods and food, raffles and entertainment. Taste some chili and then vote for your favorite.<\/p>\r\n
More information to follow<\/p>","info_cooks":"
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<\/p>\r\n
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies.
• No electricity provided
• Prize money to be determined<\/p>\r\n
Cooks meeting 8am<\/p>\r\n
Homestyle fire 9am - turn in noon <\/p>\r\n
Verde fire 10:30 - turn in 1:30 <\/p>\r\n
Red fire Noon - turn in 3:00 <\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare <\/span>ONE<\/u> gallon of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category. <\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","created_at":"2026-02-25 10:34:08","updated_at":"2026-04-14 12:58:38","state_name":"MO","state_long_name":"Missouri ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6837,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6837,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":2,"name":"Chili Verde","description":null,"color":"006837","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-verde","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":25,"sort_results":30,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6837,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6819,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2026,"start":"2026-06-07 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Old Town Tustin","address1":"Main Street and El Camino Real","city":"Tustin","state_id":5,"country_id":null,"zip":"92780","lat":"33.742103","lng":"-117.823649","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Tony Angotti
Head Scorekeeper <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 6pm
Chili Tasting ($1 each) from 11am – 5pm
<\/p>\r\n
Come and enjoy a day of entertainment for the whole family! There will be carnival attractions, a family fun zone, commercial vendors\/craft booths and wine\/beer booths. There will also be plenty of chili to sample, so come early, taste and vote for your favorite. <\/p>","info_cooks":"
THIS EVENT IS A 2026 QUALIFIER!<\/strong><\/p>\r\nYou 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.<\/p>\r\n
• 8’x8’ space with sides provided
• Cooks must bring their own table & chairs and supplies. Requests for table and chairs must be made at initial registration.
• Tasting spoons, cups and napkins provided
• No electricity provided. Requests can be made at initial registration.
• Chili Cook walk-ins are not permitted without prior approval pending space availability
• Cooks must attend cook’s meeting at judges booth for any updates
• Entry fee is the PC requirement<\/p>\r\n
Must follow any local health regulations. <\/p>\r\n
OTHER CATEGORIES BEING HELD:<\/p>\r\n
People's Choice: 1st - $700, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $400<\/p>\r\n
Judge's Choice: 1st - $500, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $300<\/p>\r\n
Last Call Chili: 1st - $600, 2nd - $400, 3rd - $300<\/p>\r\n
Restaurant: Plaque for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd<\/p>","info_pc":"
ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare FOUR<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) in lieu of entry fee.<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category. <\/p>","created_at":"2025-12-24 09:59:35","updated_at":"2026-01-06 12:57:09","state_name":"CA","state_long_name":"California ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"id":1,"name":"Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":5,"sort_results":10,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6819,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"15.00"}},{"id":71,"name":"Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":15,"sort_results":20,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:53","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6819,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"15.00"}}],"type":{"id":14,"name":"2025 Season","description":null,"pin_cl_id":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","status":1,"created_at":"2019-03-28 16:28:29","updated_at":"2019-03-28 00:00:00"}},{"id":6834,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":1,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":1,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2026-06-06 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Wheeling Heritage Port","address1":"Water Street between 10th and 14th Street","city":"Wheeling","state_id":52,"country_id":null,"zip":"26003","lat":"40.066015","lng":"-80.718090","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Brian Warmuth
Head Scorekeeper Rosemary Warmuth & Kozicki , Gwynn & Tickerhoof, CPA Firm <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 12 noon – 5pm
Chili Tasting from 12 noon – 5pm
$1 for 2 samples
Come enjoy a day at Wheeling’s beautiful Heritage Port, located on the scenic Ohio River’s edge, overlooking the Historic Suspension Bridge in downtown Wheeling. There will be a children’s area, craft vendors, live music and various foods and beverages. Give your tastebuds a treat by sampling the chili and then voting for your favorite. They’ll be judging of Best Booth, Rookie, Best of Wheeling and Miss Hot Pepper and Mr Hot Sauce. <\/p>","info_cooks":"
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.<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided
• Canopy\/tent, table & chairs will be provided, cooks only need to bring supplies
• Ice and Electric hook-ups are available on site
• Minimal access to electricity
• Cooks receive t-shirts and goodie bags
• Free parking in municipal garage near venue<\/p>\r\n
Along with monetary prizes, there are trophies for Showmanship, People's Choice, and more.<\/p>\r\n
A cooks party on Friday evening is being planned at the Wesbanco Arena Rear Patio from 6:30pm - 9pm. Music, beer\/wine and food will be available.<\/span><\/p>\r\nSchedule for Saturday, June 6, 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n8:00 a.m. Registration & Site Opens to Cooks<\/span><\/p>\r\n