Fall Festival Chili Cook-Off

Do you have a chili recipe that you KNOW is good enough to win a competition? 

We have the PERFECT cook-off for you! 

Win some great prizes AND bragging rights as the best chili in Spring Hill! 

Date: September 27, 2026
Time: Set-up from 10:00-11:00am; Contest 11:00am-1:00pm; Judge's taste test 12:00pm
Location: Spring Hill City Park 
Entrance Fee: FREE 

Registration Deadline: September 25, 2026

Rules & Prizes

• Chili is defined as any kind of meat or combination of meats cooked with chili peppers, various other spices and other ingredients.
• All ingredients must be pre-cooked & treated prior to the event – chili is to be brought “ready-to-eat”.
• Teams must be set-up by 10am.
• Contestants are responsible for supplying all their own utensils & products relating to their chili submission and maintenance of its proper temperature for serving.   SPOONS AND CUPS FOR USE IN SERVING THE CHILI TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE PROVIDED.  A TURN-IN CONTAINER FOR THE JUDGING PORTION OF THE CONTEST WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED.
• Each contestant must cook/provide a minimum of 1 gallon of competition chili.  Remember – the more you bring, the more members of the public that can vote. 
•  Contestants can be teams or individuals. One chili per registered team. 
• Chili will be judged on: (1-5 score for each category)
  • Color      
  • Aroma
  • Consistency
  • Texture
  • Taste/Flavor
  • After taste
• Prizes- 
  • 1st - $100 Visa gift card
  • 2nd - $50 Visa gift card
  • 3rd - $25 Visa gift card
• Awards -
  • People’s Choice
  • Spicy – afterburn
  • Booth decoration

REGISTER HERE