Voted the World’s Best Seaside Park

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!

Cook-Off Schedule

9am-10am Chef's prep (no heat)
10am-1pm Chili cook time
10am Tasting Kits go on sale
1pm Public tasting begins
4pm Winners announced at the Pirate Ship Stage
Pot of Chili

Try Some Chili!

Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili from dozens of competitors. Tasting Kits are $15 each and include eight (8) taste tickets, spoon, cup, and a People’s Choice ballot. Purchase your tasting kit(s) onsite at any ticket booth.

Portion of Proceeds

A portion of the proceeds from Tasting Kit sales will benefit Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park. Treasure Cove will be a universally accessible playground where children with and without disabilities will be able to experience the joy of playing together with their friends and families.
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Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park

Enter a Team!

The competition features four categories:

  • Amateur Red
  • Amateur Vegetarian Red
  • Professional Red
  • Professional Vegetarian Red

Awards are given for Best Chili in each category, plus People’s Choice, Most Tasted, and Best Theme.

Awards include plaques, cash prizes, and bragging rights!

Registration Deadline: October 18, 2024

Team Registrations Full

Team Rules & Info

Thank you to our Chili Cook-Off Sponsors

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