www.bluegrasschilifest.com <\/a><\/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 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 12:30pm <\/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
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/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":"2025-04-07 13:44:20","updated_at":"2025-04-08 09:47:00","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":6753,"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":6753,"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":6753,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00 or if cooking in HS and Red fee is $10"}}],"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":6736,"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":"2025-08-31 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
Welcome to one of the largest qualifying chili cook-offs with payouts totaling over $7,000! Event rain or shine - general admission $15. Cash event \/ ATM on site. Day full of unlimited chili tasting, 3 incredible bands, cornhole tournament, 50\/50 raffle, dunk tank, local food\/drinks vendors, and kids zone including a face painter, balloon artist and magician. We welcome you to come cook or support your favorite chili cooks! This event will be full of FUN! <\/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
• 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 provided
• 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.<\/p>\r\nShowmanship<\/strong><\/p>\r\n$250.00 and Trophy<\/p>\r\n
Last Man Standing<\/strong><\/p>\r\n$50.00 to each cook serving chili all day up to 4pm<\/p>\r\n
Additional $50.00 to drawing winner<\/p>\r\n
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/strong><\/p>","info_pc":"Contestants must prepare <\/span>FOUR<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) in addition to entry fees.<\/span><\/p>\r\nContestants may prepare EIGHT<\/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>\r\n
Peoples Choice Award<\/strong><\/p>\r\n1st $300.00 and Trophy and a Complimentary entry for 2026<\/p>\r\n
2nd $150.00 and Trophy<\/p>\r\n
3rd $ 50.00 and Trophy<\/p>\r\n
Due to the large chili crowd, we will look into getting one PC helper, per requested cook, to help you dish out your PC Chili. <\/strong><\/p>","created_at":"2025-02-10 13:41:54","updated_at":"2025-04-08 09:44:33","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":6736,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":45,"name":"Youth - Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-youth-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":10,"sort_results":50,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6736,"category_id":45,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"0.00"}},{"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":6736,"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":6736,"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":6736,"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":6688,"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":"2025-08-23 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Tunes & Spoons Chili Cook Off - 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 Karla Christian<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am - 9pm<\/p>\r\n
Chili tasting hours 11am - 3pm<\/p>\r\n
Join us for a day full of music and where you can enjoy food\/beer\/wine from the food trucks on site, and unlimited chili sampling. What a great way to show support of the charity - City of Claremore First Responders! Don't forget to vote for your favorite chili at the end of the day!<\/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,a table & 2chairs will be provided. You will need to bring all your cooking supplies.
• No electricity provided
<\/p>\r\n
More information will be added as event gets closer<\/p>\r\n
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/strong><\/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":"2024-08-07 10:29:40","updated_at":"2025-04-09 12:51:52","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":6688,"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":6688,"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":6688,"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":6688,"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":6732,"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":"2025-08-23 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
$10 Chili Tasting from 11am– 3pm
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":"
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
• 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
YOUTH COOKS<\/span>
Email or call organizer to register a youth for this event.<\/p>\r\nEntry fee: $10.00<\/p>\r\n
1st pl - $50.00<\/p>\r\n
2nd & 3rd pl - $25.00<\/p>\r\n
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/strong><\/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":"2025-01-22 15:42:54","updated_at":"2025-04-08 09:47:54","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":6732,"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":6732,"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":6732,"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":6754,"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":"2025-08-16 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":"
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
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided <\/p>\r\n
Set up for the begins at 7am the day of the event<\/p>\r\n
please note that this event is for the 2026 Season <\/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":"2025-04-16 10:44:16","updated_at":"2025-04-16 11:04:28","state_name":"NV","state_long_name":"Nevada ","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":6754,"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":6754,"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":6754,"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":6755,"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":"2025-08-16 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"South Dakota State Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Centennial Village, Brown County Fairgrounds","address1":"400 24th Ave NW","city":"Aberdeen","state_id":43,"country_id":null,"zip":"57401","lat":"45.488533","lng":"-98.488786","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Rod Eisenbeisz<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper Dale Strom<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 8am – 3:30pm
$1 for 4 sample tickets - Chili Tasting 2pm-3pm
<\/p>\r\n
Join us in the east end of Centennial Village at the Brown County Fairgrounds for a fun filled day of chili sampling.\"Run the Gamut\" hot sauce tasting competition is at 2:00pm. Public tasting tickets go on sale at 12:30pm and sampling will begin at 2pm! There will be water, pop, and beer concessions available by Centennial Village. Drink concessions will be available during the public tasting portion of the event.<\/p>\r\n
<\/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 in grassy area on east side of Centennial Village.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, chairs, dishwashing station and supplies. Limited tables will be available.
• No electricity provided.
• Water station on site <\/p>\r\n
Trailers will be allowed in cooking area, but can not be accessed once the cooking begins.<\/p>\r\n
Please contact the organizer to register your youth for this event<\/p>\r\n
NOTE THAT THIS IS A 2026 QUALIFIER<\/strong>!<\/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":"2025-04-17 11:56:30","updated_at":"2025-04-17 15:30:03","state_name":"SD","state_long_name":"South Dakota ","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":6755,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"40.00"}},{"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":6755,"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":6755,"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":6638,"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":"2025-08-09 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"The Syracuse Stampede - New York State Chili Championship","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Downtown Syracuse New York","address1":"Clinton Square","city":"Syracuse","state_id":35,"country_id":null,"zip":"13202","lat":"43.051078","lng":"-76.152929","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge TBD<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":"
Public Hours 10am-4pm<\/p>\r\n
Chili Sampling 10am - 2pm<\/p>\r\n
Come out and enjoy a day of entertainment and chili tasting. They'll be vendors and live bands. Chili cooks will come from near and far to compete for a spot at the World Championship Chili Cook-off in Myrtle Beach this fall. Before your day ends, be sure to vote for your favorite chili!<\/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
<\/p>\r\n
• 10x10 space provided<\/p>\r\n
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies<\/p>\r\n
• No electricity provided<\/p>\r\n
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Chief Judge Gary Nelson
Head Scorekeeper Joe Galli <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am – 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":"
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 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.
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<\/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
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/strong><\/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":"2025-02-13 13:56:24","updated_at":"2025-04-08 09:48:48","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":6738,"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":6738,"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":6738,"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":6761,"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":"2025-08-03 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Jeff Netser Memorial Chili Championship","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Knights of Columbus #822","address1":"413 East South Street","city":"Shelbyville","state_id":44,"country_id":null,"zip":"46176","lat":"39.519453","lng":"-85.771960","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Darin Jester
Head Scorekeeper Tonya Jester <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 12 noon – ??
Chili Tasting from 12 noon – until chili is gone
Join us at the Knights of Columbus for 2 days of chili competition and sampling – rain or shine. For your $5 admission fee you will get unlimited chili samples (until gone). There will be a live band to keep you entertained. Let's help raise some funds for the charities they support. <\/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 COOK-OFF IS 2026 QUALIFIER!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n• Cooks gathering on Friday evening at the K of C
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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":"
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.
• 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
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/strong><\/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":"2024-10-09 14:36:19","updated_at":"2025-04-08 09:50:00","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":6714,"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":6714,"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":6714,"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":6737,"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":"2025-08-02 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":"35.205698","lng":"-111.656384","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 strolling musician will keep you entertained. Water, soft drinks and a food truck will be onsite. <\/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 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.
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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
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/strong><\/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":"2025-02-13 13:42:10","updated_at":"2025-04-08 09:49:10","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":6737,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"35.00"}},{"id":45,"name":"Youth - Traditional Red","description":null,"color":"C62828","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-youth-red","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":10,"sort_results":50,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6737,"category_id":45,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":null}},{"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":6737,"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":6737,"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":6743,"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":"2025-08-02 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Massachusetts State - Beast of the East Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Winchendon Community Park","address1":"86 Ingleside Rd","city":"Winchendon","state_id":20,"country_id":null,"zip":"01475","lat":"42.683849","lng":"-72.037121","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Mike Kropp
Head Scorekeeper Mary Alice Kropp <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am – 4pm
$5 Chili Tasting from 11am – 3pm
Don’t miss this great event at the Winchendoen Community Park! Enjoy chili sampling from America’s finest chili cooks and vote for your favorite. Live music throughout the day, Food and Beverages for sale from the World Famous George Bousquet Kiwanis Tent, Vendors.<\/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
• 12x12 space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided
• Come early for set-up! <\/p>\r\n
YOUTH COOKS<\/span>
Email or call organizer to register a youth for this event.<\/p>\r\nFirst Place $50 + Medium Trophy<\/p>\r\n
2nd thru 8th Medals<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
LOCAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE $100 + Medium Trophy<\/p>\r\n
ICS PEOPLE'S CHOICE $100 + Medium Trophy<\/p>\r\n
BEST BOOTH\/SHOWMANSHIP $100 + Medium Trophy<\/p>\r\n
OVERALL CHAMPION $100 + Large Trophy<\/p>\r\n
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/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":"2025-02-24 12:21:32","updated_at":"2025-04-08 09:49:34","state_name":"MA","state_long_name":"Massachusetts ","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":6743,"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":6743,"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":6743,"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":6743,"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":6760,"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":"2025-08-02 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Indiana State Chili Championship","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Knights of Columbus #822","address1":"413 East South Street","city":"Shelbyville","state_id":44,"country_id":null,"zip":"46176","lat":"39.519453","lng":"-85.771960","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Darin Jester
Head Scorekeeper Tonya Jester <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 12 noon – ??
Chili Tasting from 12 noon – until chili is gone
Join us at the Knights of Columbus for 2 days of chili competition and sampling – rain or shine. For your $5 admission fee you will get unlimited chili samples (until gone). There will be a live band to keep you entertained. Let's help raise some funds for the charities they support. <\/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 COOK-OFF IS 2026 QUALIFIER!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n• Cooks gathering on Friday evening at the K of C
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Chief Judge Tony Angotti<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper Karen Angotti <\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 8am – 11pm
Chili Tasting from 10:30am – 3:00pm
General admission - $10<\/p>\r\n
Come out and enjoy a day of chili sampling in Trabuco Canyon - no pets allowed! Entertainment from 11am - 5pm. Try your luck in the Shoot-N-Holler contest - sure is a noisy one - and Miss Chili Pepper! Food and drinks will be available all day. At the end of the day, be sure to vote for your favorite chili!<\/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
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies.
• No electricity provided
• Cooks can set up the day before but should talk to Rhonda for available spaces<\/p>","info_pc":"
ALL Contestants must prepare TWO <\/u>gallon of People’s Choice chili (PC). <\/span><\/p>\r\nThe # of gallons of PC is per adult, not per category.<\/p>","created_at":"2025-04-23 10:51:08","updated_at":"2025-04-23 11:00:25","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":6759,"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":6759,"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":6759,"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":6742,"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":"2025-06-21 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Last Chance at Latimore","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Latimore Valley Fair","address1":"100 Baltimore Rd","city":"York Springs","state_id":39,"country_id":null,"zip":"17372","lat":"40.021756","lng":"-77.082585","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge TBD<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper TBD <\/p>","info_public":"
Public hours: 10am-9pm<\/p>\r\n
Chili Sampling hours: 12 noon - 2pm<\/p>\r\n
Come join us at this local community fair and support the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing and enjoy some chili sampling! They'll be games, food trrucks, a car show, tractor pulls and much more! The EMMR (museum) will be open to the public. <\/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 shaded space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• Electricity is not available<\/p>\r\n
ENTRY FEES - flat fee of $60 for all 4 categories<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\nCOOKS THAT SIGN UP MUST COOK IN ALL 4<\/strong> CATEGORIES.<\/em><\/p>\r\nPEOPLES CHOICE CHILI IS ALWAYS SUGGESTED, BUT NOT REQUIRED<\/strong> FOR THIS EVENT. COOKS CAN HAND OUT CHILI TO THE PUBLIC AFTER THEY TURN IN THAT SPECIFIC CATEGORY. <\/p>\r\nCOOKS CA N SET UP STA RTING AT 7AM<\/p>\r\n
COOKS MEETING AT 8AM<\/p>\r\n
VEGGIE TURN IN AT 11AM<\/p>\r\n
HOMESTYLE AT 12 NOON<\/p>\r\n
CHILI VERDE AT 1PM<\/p>\r\n
RED AT 2PM <\/p>\r\n
YOUTH COOKS <\/span>
Email or call organizer to register a youth for this event.<\/p>","info_pc":null,"created_at":"2025-02-24 11:58:18","updated_at":"2025-02-24 12:09:58","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":6742,"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":6742,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"15.00"}},{"id":38,"name":"Youth - Homestyle","description":null,"color":"FF5722","icon":"icons\/ics-icons-youth-homestyle","status":1,"status_results":1,"sort":20,"sort_results":60,"created_at":"2017-10-22 16:28:52","updated_at":"2018-02-21 00:50:25","pivot":{"event_id":6742,"category_id":38,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"10.00"}},{"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":6742,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"15.00"}},{"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":6742,"category_id":81,"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":6748,"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":"2025-06-21 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"OLD TOWN ORANGE CHILI COOK OFF-STEVE PORTER MEMORIAL","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Chapman Crafted","address1":"123 N Cypress","city":"Orange Park","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 10am – 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>","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":"2025-03-12 11:18:39","updated_at":"2025-03-21 11:23:35","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":6748,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"40.00"}},{"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":6748,"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":6748,"category_id":2,"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":6744,"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":"2025-06-07 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, information will be sent out to those signed up to cook.<\/span><\/p>\r\nSchedule for Saturday, June 7, 2025<\/span><\/p>\r\n8:00 a.m. <\/span>Registration & Site Opens to Cooks<\/span><\/p>\r\n10:00 a.m. <\/span>Site closed to Traffic.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n10:30 a.m. <\/span>ICS Chili Verde and ICS Veggie Chili Stove Lighting and Commercial\/Media Stove Lighting<\/span><\/p>\r\n11:00 a.m. <\/span>Homestyle Stove Lighting <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\r\n11:30 a.m. <\/span>ICS Red Chili Stove Lighting<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\r\nNOON <\/span>Site Opens to the Public<\/span><\/p>\r\n12:30 p.m. <\/span>Restaurant\/Commercial Cooks Chili Judging samples submitted.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\r\n1:00 p.m. <\/span>Veggie Chili Judging samples submitted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n1:30 p.m. <\/span>ICS Chili Verde Judging samples submitted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n2:30 p.m. <\/span>ICS Homestyle Judging samples submitted<\/span><\/p>\r\n3:30 p.m. <\/span>ICS Red Chili Judging samples submitted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n5:00 p.m. <\/span>Awards Ceremony<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/span><\/p>","info_pc":"ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare TWO<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC) or FIVE<\/u> gallons of <\/span>People’s Choice chili (PC) in lieu of all entry fees<\/span><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook, not per category<\/p>","created_at":"2025-02-28 13:26:51","updated_at":"2025-02-28 14:00:10","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":6744,"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":6744,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"20.00"}},{"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":6744,"category_id":2,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"20.00"}},{"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":6744,"category_id":81,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"10.00"}}],"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":6756,"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":"2025-06-07 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Huntington Beach RC Car Show & Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Huntington Beach Elks","address1":"7711 Talbert Ave","city":"Huntington Beach","state_id":5,"country_id":null,"zip":"92648","lat":"33.701437","lng":"-117.994128","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge TBD
Head Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 8am – 4pm
Chili Tasting from 11am – 3pm<\/p>\r\n
$5 for 7 chili tasting cups<\/p>\r\n
Enjoy chili tasting and live music! Admission is free! There will be Elks food booths, craft & vendor booths and water\/soda will be available. The Lodge bars will be open!
100% of proceeds benefit Huntington Beach Elks local charities!
Sponsored by Huntington Beach Elks Charity Committee. <\/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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n• 10x10 space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided <\/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":"2025-04-21 13:22:13","updated_at":"2025-04-21 13:37:14","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":6756,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"25.00"}},{"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":6756,"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":6756,"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":6724,"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":"2025-06-01 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 & El Camino Real","city":"Tustin","state_id":5,"country_id":null,"zip":"92780","lat":"33.733992","lng":"-117.814274","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Tony Angotti
Head Scorekeeper<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 11am – 6pm
Chili Tasting 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":"
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
• 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
Ballot Chili: 1st - $550, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $200<\/p>\r\n
Judge's Chili: 1st - $350, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $150<\/p>\r\n
Restaurant Chili: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd - plaques, social media recognition<\/p>\r\n
Last Call Chili: 1st - $350, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $150<\/p>\r\n
Salsa: 1st - $150, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50<\/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":"2025-01-07 13:33:11","updated_at":"2025-01-07 13:45:14","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":6724,"category_id":1,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"0.00"}},{"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":6724,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"0.00"}}],"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":6699,"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":"2025-05-18 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Two Creeks Crossing Swamp Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Two Creeks Crossing Resort","address1":"1581 Triple Creek Loop","city":"Livingston","state_id":45,"country_id":null,"zip":"77351","lat":"30.840212","lng":"-95.076899","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Ken Hook<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper Karla Christian<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am - 4pm<\/p>\r\n
Chili Tasting Hours 11m - 3pm<\/p>\r\n
Come out and support the charity at this fun filled day with music and chili sampling! The general admission fee is $20 for guests not staying at the resort, including unlimited chili tastings. For guest staying at the resort it will be $10 for the unlimited chili tasting.<\/span> Food and drinks will be available (alcoholic drinks will also be available). <\/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.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies.
• No electricity provided. <\/p>\r\n
Washing station will be provided <\/p>\r\n
Check-in starts at 7:00 am, cooks meeting at 7:30 am, Cooking starts at 8 am, Awards ceremony at 4:00 pm <\/p>\r\n
we are offering 50% off of cabins and Rv sites for cooks and judges<\/span><\/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":"2024-08-20 06:20:57","updated_at":"2025-01-20 13:48:10","state_name":"TX","state_long_name":"Texas ","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":6699,"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":6699,"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":6699,"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":6726,"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":"2025-05-18 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Virginia City Regional","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Downtown Virginia City","address1":"1 South C Street","city":"Virginia City","state_id":34,"country_id":null,"zip":"89440","lat":"39.310644","lng":"-119.649358","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Jim Beaver
Head Scorekeeper Barbara Beaver<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am – 4pm
Chili Tasting from 10am – 4pm
Enjoy flavorful varieties of chili and of course plenty of cold refreshing drinks to wash it all down. It hosts more than 30 of the best chili cooks in the west, all competing for a spot at the World Championship Chili Cook-off. Both amateur and professional cooks will be creating their chilis to be judged within many categories, including but not limited to, Best Red Chili, Best Chili Verde and the crowd favorite \"People's Choice\". There will be music, arts and craft vendors, food, car show and other family friendly activities.<\/p>\r\n
<\/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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n• 10x10 space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided
• A redemption of .25c per public tasting handed out will be paid back to Chili Contestants. The more People's Choice chili served, the more money each individual cook can earn back. Temporary Health Permits are required (we fully reimburse any Health Dept fees incurred)<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare TWO<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category. <\/span><\/p>","created_at":"2025-01-15 12:11:08","updated_at":"2025-01-20 13:32:48","state_name":"NV","state_long_name":"Nevada ","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":6726,"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":6726,"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":6726,"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":6691,"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":"2025-05-17 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Lake Livingston Chili Extravaganza ","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Two Creeks Crossing Resort","address1":"1581 Triple Creek Loop","city":"Livingston","state_id":45,"country_id":null,"zip":"77351","lat":"30.840212","lng":"-95.076899","notes":null,"info_more":"Chief Judge Ken Hook<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper Karla Christian<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am - 5pm<\/p>\r\n
Chili Tasting Hours 11m - 3pm<\/p>\r\n
Come out and support the charity at this fun filled day with music and chili sampling! Music is from 2pm - 4pm and then again from 6pm - 9pm. The general admission fee is $20 for guests not staying at the resort, including unlimited chili tastings. For guest staying at the resort it will be $10 for the unlimited chili tasting.<\/span> Food and drinks will be available (alcoholic drinks will also be available). <\/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.
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies.
• No electricity provided. <\/p>\r\n
Washing station provided<\/p>\r\n
Check-in starts at 7:00 am, cooks meeting at 7:30 am, Cooking starts at 8 am, Awards ceremony at 4:00 pm<\/p>\r\n
we are offering 50% off of cabins and Rv sites for cooks and judges<\/span> <\/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":"2024-08-07 13:50:47","updated_at":"2025-01-20 13:48:31","state_name":"TX","state_long_name":"Texas ","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":6691,"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":6691,"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":6691,"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":6728,"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":"2025-05-17 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Chili on the Comstock","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Downtown Virginia City","address1":"1 South C Street","city":"Virginia City","state_id":34,"country_id":null,"zip":"89440","lat":"39.310644","lng":"-119.649358","notes":null,"info_more":"
Chief Judge Jim Beaver
Head Scorekeeper Barbara Beaver<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 10am – 4pm
Chili Tasting from 10am – 4pm
Enjoy flavorful varieties of chili and of course plenty of cold refreshing drinks to wash it all down. It hosts more than 30 of the best chili cooks in the west, all competing for a spot at the World Championship Chili Cook-off. Both amateur and professional cooks will be creating their chilis to be judged within many categories, including but not limited to, Best Red Chili, Best Chili Verde and the crowd favorite \"People's Choice\". There will be music, arts and craft vendors, food, car show and other family friendly activities.<\/p>\r\n
<\/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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n• 10x10 space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided
• A redemption of .25c per public tasting handed out will be paid back to Chili Contestants. The more People's Choice chili served, the more money each individual cook can earn back. Temporary Health Permits are required (we fully reimburse any Health Dept fees incurred)<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare TWO<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\nPlease note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category.<\/span><\/p>","created_at":"2025-01-20 13:05:02","updated_at":"2025-01-20 13:27:23","state_name":"NV","state_long_name":"Nevada ","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":6728,"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":6728,"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":6728,"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":6735,"type_id":14,"status_id":1,"new_layout":0,"display_status":1,"display_info":1,"display_tbd":0,"display_reg":0,"covid":0,"qualifies":null,"year":2025,"start":"2025-05-17 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Carolina CERTIFIED Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Castle Boo Entertainment Complex","address1":"20 Fisher Ferry Street","city":"Thomasville","state_id":28,"country_id":null,"zip":"27360","lat":"35.879930","lng":"-80.084999","notes":null,"info_more":null,"info_public":"Public Hours: 11am - 4pm<\/p>\r\n
Chili Tasting Hours: 11am - 3pm<\/p>\r\n
The Carolina Chili Cookoff holds its first annual competition at Castle Boo Entertainment Complex in Thomasville NC with a guaranteed $1,000.00 prize pool. A minimum $500.00 prize for our first place champion, $300.00 prize for second place, and $200.00 for third place. There will be live music, a bounce house for kids, soft axe throwing, cornhole, beer, wine, cider, and more from 11am-4pm. Entry, which includes a taste ticket, is only $10 per person, and includes access to the fun and games listed prior. Voting will conclude at 3pm and the champion will be announced at 3:30ish pm. All top three finishers will receive an official Carolina Chili Trophy and a cash prize via check. <\/span><\/p>","info_cooks":"This is a CERTIFIED event where the winner will qualify for and get a paid entry fee into the World Open Chili Challenge (amateur division) at the WCCC!<\/strong><\/p>\r\nCome on out and enjoy some homemade chili! Let's help support <\/strong>the charities<\/strong> <\/strong>by stopping by, sampling the chili and voting for your favorite!<\/strong><\/p>\r\nTo register for this event or to get more information, please contact the organizer listed above.<\/strong><\/p>\r\nAs an ICS Certified Cook-off, you will receive:<\/p>\r\n
Promotion as an ICS Certified Cook-off on the ICS website and social platforms<\/p>\r\n
An official ICS certified Cook-off certificate for your winner<\/p>\r\n
Qualification and paid entry fee of your winner into the World Open Chili Challenge (amateur division) at the WCCC! <\/p>\r\n
Contestant sign up & registration may be done ahead of time. Please sign up online at CastleBoo.com or at CarolinaChili.com. Registrations may also be turned in before 10:00 am on the day of the contest if space is still available. Entry fee online is $40 per chili entered, or $50 on the day of the event. Enter contest and grounds at own risk<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\r\n
<\/p>","info_pc":"
Cooks are required to prepare at least three gallons of chili for the event. Four Gallons or more (16 quarts) are suggested in case of high turnout. If you run out of chili, you can no longer punch taste tickets which is likely to hurt your chances of winning or placing.<\/span><\/p>","created_at":"2025-02-10 12:46:39","updated_at":"2025-02-16 20:26:21","state_name":"NC","state_long_name":"North Carolina ","event_type":"2025 Season","map_pin":"map\/marker-icon-red.png","categories":[{"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":6735,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":0,"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":6741,"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":"2025-05-17 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Williams Grove Spring Fling Chili Cook-off","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Steam Engine Hill","address1":"1 Steam Engine Hill","city":"Mechanicsburg","state_id":39,"country_id":null,"zip":"17055","lat":"40.146333","lng":"-77.032325","notes":null,"info_more":"Chief Judge TBD
Head Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours 9am – 5pm
Chili Tasting from 11am – 3pm
This chili cook-off is part of an annual steam engine show and craft fair with a large community attendance! There will be steam engines, tractors, food trucks, flea market, butcher shop, live entertainment (3 bands on stage for the cook-off), 50\/50 raffle and a grill raffle. Seasoned and new cooks will have chili to sample - 5 tastes for $5. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!<\/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
• 12x12 grassy space provided
• Set-up is available Friday night – primitive camping onsite for $20
• Parking available for early arrivals behind your space
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• Limited electricity available if needed
• Dishwashing facility on site
• Saturday breakfast for the cooks provided by the Silver Fox Catering!<\/p>\r\n
YOUTH COOKS<\/span>
Email or call organizer to register a youth for this event.<\/p>","info_pc":"ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare <\/span>TWO<\/u>