Turn Up the Heat for a Great Cause
Join Schroeder Design Build, Health, Happiness & Hooves, and American Legion Fairfax Post 177 for an afternoon of great food, community, and giving back.
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: American Legion Post 177
A Fall Event Worth Showing Up For
This isn’t just a chili cookoff. It’s a full afternoon built for everyone.
- Meet animals at the petting zoo
- Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, and live music
- Catch the game on TV
- Bid in the auction and try your luck in the raffle
All proceeds support meaningful causes, helping veterans through the American Legion and advancing the mission of Health, Happiness & Hooves.
Bring Your Appetite, or Your Best Chili
Chili entries will be evaluated by an official judging panel, with awards given for top entries. A separate People’s Choice Award will be determined by VIP ticket holders and People’s Choice Judge ticket holders. Meanwhile, attendees can enjoy an afternoon of chili, entertainment, animals, raffles, and community fun.
Admission
- $10 per person when purchased online
- $15 per person at the door
- $20 People’s Choice Judge Ticket (limited to 10, first come, first served)
Entering the Cookoff
- No entry fee for chili participants
Compete for bragging rights and prizes in our Adult Chili Cookoff, or cheer on your favorite contender.
New This Year: Jr. Chili Cookoff
We’re turning up the fun with a Junior Division for kids 16 and under.
Young chefs can:
- Enter their own chili (no fee)
- Be judged by a panel
- Compete for prizes, and ultimate bragging rights
Help Us Reach $20,000
With your support, we’re aiming to raise $20,000 through event entry, auctions, and raffles.
Every dollar makes an impact, supporting veterans in our community and programs that promote health, happiness, and connection through animals.
A Growing Tradition
This beloved event has been graciously hosted for years at Hopsfrog Grille.
Thanks to its continued growth, we’re excited to bring it to a larger space this year—made possible by the support of the American Legion in Fairfax.
Join Us on October 3
Come for the chili. Stay for the community. Leave knowing you made a difference.
Schroeder Design Build, Health, Happiness & Hooves, and American Legion Post 177 are proud to host this event to give back to our community. Sponsorships help make this event possible and directly support the organizations and causes involved.