Chief Judge - Jason Willis<\/p>\r\n
Chief Scorekeeper - Amber Willis<\/p>","info_public":"
Event Hours: 11m-3pm<\/p>\r\n
Chili Sampling: 11am- 3pm<\/p>\r\n
Come out and support the Ronald McDonald House charities of Central PA! Cooks from all over will bring their best bowl of chili to win a spot at the World Championship Chili Cook-off! Unlimited samples for $10, so try a few and then vote for your favorite. More information to come soon!<\/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
THIS COOK-OFF IS A 2026 QUALIFIER<\/strong><\/p>","info_pc":" All contestants must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/p>\r\n Please note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category. <\/p>","created_at":"2025-06-24 11:04:06","updated_at":"2025-06-24 11:23:18","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":6772,"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":6772,"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":6772,"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":6774,"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":"2025-11-02 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Beatty Days 2nd Heat 2025","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Cottonwood Park","address1":"300 Armagosa Street","city":"Beatty","state_id":34,"country_id":null,"zip":"89003","lat":"36.904875","lng":"-116.757539","notes":null,"info_more":" Chief Judge Jim Maehl<\/p>\r\n Chief Scorekeeper Elaine Prithviraj<\/p>","info_public":" Event Hours 8am - 3pm<\/p>\r\n Weekend of fun for the whole family! Join us for live music, car show & shine, arts & crafts vendors, cowboy shoot outs, desert art contest, food vendors, model train display, Corn Hole contest, antique engine display, climbing wall, cowboy re-enactments, 2K \/5K Run\/Walk, and MUCH MORE for the whole family!<\/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 THIS COOK-OFF IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON! <\/strong><\/p>","info_pc":null,"created_at":"2025-07-01 13:16:35","updated_at":"2025-07-01 13:21:06","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":6774,"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":6774,"category_id":71,"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":6773,"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":"2025-11-01 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Beatty Days 2025","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Cottonwood Park","address1":"300 Armagosa Street","city":"Beatty","state_id":34,"country_id":null,"zip":"89003","lat":"36.904875","lng":"-116.757539","notes":null,"info_more":" Chief Judge Jim Maehl<\/p>\r\n Chief Scorekeeper Elaine Prithviraj<\/p>","info_public":" Event Hours 7am - 7pm<\/p>\r\n $5 Unlimited Chili Tasting 12pm - 3:00pm<\/p>\r\n Weekend of fun for the whole family! Join us for live music, car show & shine, arts & crafts vendors, cowboy shoot outs, desert art contest, food vendors, model train display, Corn Hole contest, antique engine display, climbing wall, cowboy re-enactments, 2K \/5K Run\/Walk, and MUCH MORE for the whole family!<\/p>\r\n Taste chili from cooks far and wide! 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 • 10x10 space provided THIS COOK-OFF 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\n Please note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook not per category. <\/p>","created_at":"2025-07-01 13:02:13","updated_at":"2025-07-01 13:15:07","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":6773,"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":6773,"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":6765,"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":"2025-10-17 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Last Chance WCCC Registration","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"Blue Ribbon Pavilion","address1":"1202 E 38th Street","city":"Indianapolis","state_id":16,"country_id":null,"zip":"46205","lat":"39.826155","lng":"-86.138027","notes":null,"info_more":" The International Chili Society (ICS) announced that the 2025 World Championship Chili Cook-off (WCCC) will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, marking a new chapter for the renowned culinary competition. Scheduled for October 16-19, 2025, the event will take place at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion located within the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.<\/p>\r\n Now let's get registered! All LAST CHANCE CONTESTANTS<\/strong> must register through the ICS website in order to be recognized as a REGISTERED<\/strong> contestant. Click the “Register” button and check the category(ies) you’re interested in. From there the system will send us a notification, which will include the category(ies) you've chosen and your contact information. This streamlines the process for registration and will give us the ability to quickly send you the paperwork you’ll need to fill out and return. Your payment and completed paperwork will finalize your registration.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n Don't hesitate to sign up - registration is only open for the month of July!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>","info_public":null,"info_cooks":" Entry fee for Last Chance categories is included if you are already competing in any category. If you have not qualified in anything then we will require a $100 registration fee which will include any or all of the Last Chance categories.<\/p>\r\n Traditional Red Chil<\/strong>i is any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with red chili peppers, various spices andother ingredients. Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed. Preference is not given to eithercut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat.<\/p>\r\n Homestyle Chili<\/strong> is any kind of meat, or combination of meats, and\/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients. Homestyle chili may be any color. Beans are required and should be clearly visible in the cup. Preference is not given to either cut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat.<\/p>\r\n Chili Verde<\/strong> is any kind of meat, or combination of meats, cooked with green chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients. Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed. Preference is not given to either cut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat.<\/p>\r\n Vegetarian Chili<\/strong> is any kind of vegetables or combination of vegetables, meatless \"meat\", cooked with chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients. The use of meat and\/or any meat by-product is not allowed. It can be any color and consistancy should be like chili, not soup like. Beans are allowed.<\/p>\r\n 1. Garnishes are not allowed. Rule of thumb - if an ingredient found on the top layer of an entry bowl cannot also be found mixed throughout the entire bowl, it is a garnish and is not permitted. If a bowl is delivered for judging with a garnish, the bowl will be disqualified.<\/p>\r\n 2. Meat may be pre-cut or ground but MAY NOT be pre-cooked. Preference is not given to either cut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat.<\/p>\r\n 3. No ingredient may be pre-cooked in any way prior to the commencement of the official cooking time. The only exceptions are canned vegetables, sauces, pepper sauces, liquids, seasoning pastes and meat substitutes.<\/p>\r\n 4. Grinding and\/or mixing of dry spices and cutting of vegetables are allowed prior to the event. All other ingredients must be prepared on-site during the preparation period. The preparation period (designated time between set-up and the start of the cooking period for each category) begins when cooks arrive on-site for competitions. Preparation times may vary by cook-off, as determined by the Chief Judge. Only prepping allowed at this time – NO COOKING OF CHILI. <\/p>\r\n 5. Time allowed for cooking is 3 hours but cooking during entire cooking period is at the sole discretion of the contestant.<\/p>\r\n 6. The WCCC Chief Judge shall conduct a contestant’s meeting prior to the official starting time of the cook-off, at which time final instructions are to be given and questions answered.<\/p>\r\n 7. Each contestant must be a current member or have applied for membership to the International Chili Society prior to the official starting time of the cook-off and must be at least 18 years old.<\/p>\r\n 8. Contestants are responsible for supplying all of their own cooking utensils, etc. The ICS will provide an area for each contestant.<\/p>\r\n 9. Each contestant must cook a minimum of two quarts of competition chili prepared in one pot, which will be submitted for judging.<\/p>\r\n 10. Each contestant will be assigned a contestant’s number by the Chief Scorekeeper and be given an official 32 oz. ICS judging cup. Each contestant should verify that the number on the bottom of his or her cup is the same as his or her assigned contestant number. Each contestant is responsible to deliver his or her cup, which must be filled to the bottom of the cup’s rim, to the judging area at the official time for judging.<\/p>\r\n 11. Judges will be told they should vote for their favorite chili based on the following major considerations: Good flavor,texture of meat, consistency, blend of spices and aroma.<\/p>\r\n 12. 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All QUALIFIED<\/strong> winners must register for the 58th WCCC through the ICS website in order to be recognized as a REGISTERED<\/strong> contestant. Click the “Register” button and check the category you’re qualified<\/strong> in. From there the system will send us a notification, which will include the category you are qualified in and your contact information. This streamlines the process for registration and will give us the ability to quickly send you the paperwork you’ll need to fill out and return. Completing the paperwork will finalize your registration.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>","info_public":null,"info_cooks":" Traditional Red Chil<\/strong>i is any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with red chili peppers, various spices andother ingredients. Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed. Preference is not given to eithercut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat.<\/p>\r\n Homestyle Chili<\/strong> is any kind of meat, or combination of meats, and\/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients. Homestyle chili may be any color. Beans are required and should be clearly visible in the cup. Preference is not given to either cut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat.<\/p>\r\n Chili Verde<\/strong> is any kind of meat, or combination of meats, cooked with green chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients. Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed. Preference is not given to either cut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat.<\/p>\r\n Vegetarian Chili<\/strong> is any kind of vegetables or combination of vegetables, meatless \"meat\", cooked with chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients. The use of meat and\/or any meat by-product is not allowed. It can be any color and consistancy should be like chili, not soup like. Beans are allowed.<\/p>\r\n 1. Garnishes are not allowed. Rule of thumb - if an ingredient found on the top layer of an entry bowl cannot also be found mixed throughout the entire bowl, it is a garnish and is not permitted. If a bowl is delivered for judging with a garnish, the bowl will be disqualified.<\/p>\r\n 2. Meat may be pre-cut or ground but MAY NOT be pre-cooked. Preference is not given to either cut meat, ground meat, shredded meat or cubed meat.<\/p>\r\n 3. No ingredient may be pre-cooked in any way prior to the commencement of the official cooking time. The only exceptions are canned vegetables, sauces, pepper sauces, liquids, seasoning pastes and meat substitutes.<\/p>\r\n 4. Grinding and\/or mixing of dry spices and cutting of vegetables are allowed prior to the event. All other ingredients must be prepared on-site during the preparation period. 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Each contestant must cook a minimum of two quarts of competition chili prepared in one pot, which will be submitted for judging.<\/p>\r\n 10. Each contestant will be assigned a contestant’s number by the Chief Scorekeeper and be given an official 32 oz. ICS judging cup. Each contestant should verify that the number on the bottom of his or her cup is the same as his or her assigned contestant number. Each contestant is responsible to deliver his or her cup, which must be filled to the bottom of the cup’s rim, to the judging area at the official time for judging.<\/p>\r\n 11. Judges will be told they should vote for their favorite chili based on the following major considerations: Good flavor,texture of meat, consistency, blend of spices and aroma.<\/p>\r\n 12. 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We also encourage local groups and organization to participate in the People’s Choice category, awarded to the group that raises the most money for the Ronald McDonald House via chili sample ticket sales. We look forward to seeing our cooking teams, friends, and family come together for another year of chili, music, and community!<\/p>\r\n There is no admission fee. Chili samples tickets are $1.00 each benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. There is a Toyota RAV4 being raffled off and given away at ChiliFest. Beverage tent with softdrinks and beer sold; vendors for food; live entertainment on stage; Kids Corner event sponsored by Marshall Health is free for kids; Games on stage with Hot Pepper Eating Contest, Beer Drinking Contest, Shoot n' Holler Contest. Fun throughout the day.<\/p>","info_cooks":" THIS COOK-OFF IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n You must be an ICS Member to compete. 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A reminder that any vehicle parked in the Pullman Square street area is subject to towing.<\/p>\r\n Go to www.chilifestwv.com for hotel information, registration and set-up instructions.<\/p>\r\n YOUTH COOKS<\/span><\/p>\r\n Email or call organizer to register a youth for this event.<\/p>","info_pc":" ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare <\/span>TWO<\/u> gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).<\/span><\/p>\r\n Please note that the # of gallons of PC is per cook, not per category. <\/p>","created_at":"2025-05-29 13:08:18","updated_at":"2025-05-29 13:30:22","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":6770,"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":6770,"category_id":71,"sanctioned":1,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"30.00"}},{"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":6770,"category_id":38,"sanctioned":0,"qualifies":null,"display":1,"entry_fee":"5.00"}},{"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":6770,"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":6747,"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":"2025-09-21 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"McClancy's Chili Master","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"McClancy Foods and Flavors ","address1":"8746 Charlotte Highway","city":"Indian Land","state_id":42,"country_id":null,"zip":"29707","lat":"34.968470","lng":"-80.853305","notes":null,"info_more":" Chief Judge TBD<\/p>\r\n Head Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":" This event is closed to the public. Cooks only 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 (Jessica) for more information.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n • 12x12 space provided<\/p>\r\n • Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs, and supplies. (We have tents and gear to loan to cooks traveling by air – if interested, contact Jessica to make arrangements.)<\/p>\r\n • No electricity provided<\/p>\r\n Please note there will be no electricity or running water available, so please plan accordingly.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n Set up once, cook twice at this 2-day event. Site secured Fri & Sat nights. Sunday's cook-off is a Cooks Only event, no PC. Entry fees will be $35 per category or $100 to compete in all four. Cooks’ receptions will be held both Friday night and Sunday morning.<\/p>\r\n PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!<\/strong><\/p>","info_pc":" No PC needed – Cooks only event.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>","created_at":"2025-03-11 10:42:03","updated_at":"2025-04-08 09:46:10","state_name":"SC","state_long_name":"South Carolina ","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":6747,"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":6747,"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":6747,"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":6747,"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":6746,"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":"2025-09-20 00:00:00","event_start":null,"event_end":null,"tasting_start":null,"tasting_end":null,"cook_limit":null,"name":"Carolinas Chili Championship ","slug":null,"description":null,"location":"McClancy Foods and Flavors ","address1":"8746 Charlotte Highway","city":"Indian Land","state_id":42,"country_id":null,"zip":"29707","lat":"34.968470","lng":"-80.853305","notes":null,"info_more":" Chief Judge TBD<\/p>\r\n Head Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":" Event Hours 10:30am – 5pm<\/p>\r\n Chili Tasting from 11:30am – 4pm<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Join the fun at the largest Chili Festival in the Charlotte Metro area. Sample over 50 different chili recipes while enjoying live music, cornhole competition, craft beer, vintage cars, and food trucks. Be a spectator or contestant in our third annual \"Hot Shots\" hot sauce tasting competition run by PB Pepper company, the developers of Carolina Reaper. Attendee parking and admission are FREE!<\/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 (Jessica) for more information.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n • 12x12 space provided<\/p>\r\n • Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs, and supplies. (We have tents and gear to loan to cooks traveling by air – if interested, contact Jessica to make arrangements.)<\/p>\r\n • No electricity provided<\/p>\r\n
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided
• Set up: Check with the Chili Cook-off Judge’s Booth at the park or the Registration Booth. Vehicles cannot come into park unsupervised. <\/p>\r\n
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity provided
• Set up: Check with the Chili Cook-off Judge’s Booth at the park or the Registration Booth. Vehicles cannot come into park unsupervised. <\/p>\r\n
Join us for a day of music, chili tasting, car show, food and merchandise vendors, a Poker Walk and a HUGE raffle! Free admission to the chili cook-off and car show. <\/span><\/p>","info_cooks":"
• Parking by booth. Cooks enter park off of University St (601 N. University St).
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies.
• No electricity provided.<\/p>\r\n
Head Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":"
Chili Tasting TBD
Bring your family to Taylorville Square 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! Two stages will host live entertainment. They'll also be a cornhole tournament, full Royalty Pageant, arts and crafts, and food and vintage vendors scattered throughout the venue. The kids will find a spot just for them at the Kidzone where they’ll be carnival rides, Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull, etc.<\/p>","info_cooks":"
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent (with weights or tie downs), table & chairs and supplies. Early set-up after 5pm Friday night
• No electricity provided
• Back to Back with CHILLinois Regional<\/p>\r\n
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• No electricity will be available and generators are NOT allowed<\/p>\r\n
Head Scorekeeper TBD<\/p>","info_public":"
Chili Tasting TBD
Bring your family to Taylorville Square 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! Two stages will host live entertainment. They'll also be a cornhole tournament, full Royalty Pageant, arts and crafts, and food and vintage vendors scattered throughout the venue. The kids will find a spot just for them at the Kidzone where they’ll be carnival rides, Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull, etc.<\/p>","info_cooks":"
• Cooks must bring their own canopy\/tent (with weights or tie downs), table & chairs and supplies. Early set-up after 5pm Friday night
• No electricity provided
• Back to Back with Central States Regional<\/p>\r\n
Head Scorekeeper tbd<\/p>","info_public":"