2026 Chili Cook Off Contestant Registration

Chili Cook Off Entry Details

Choose one of the following competition categories:

  • Adult Chili Cook Off (ages 17 and older) – Limited to 25 entries
  • Junior Chili Cook Off (ages 16 and younger) – Limited to 10 entries

There is no entry fee to compete. All registered chili contestants receive:

  • Complimentary event admission for contestant
  • Official chili competition entry
  • People’s Choice competition entry
  • Eligibility for judging and awards

Registration closes once all available contestant spots have been filled.

Chili Cook Off Contestant Registration Form

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Chili Cook Off Competition Category(Required)

Contact Information

Name(Required)
Address(Required)

Chili Information

Requirements & Waiver

Contestant Requirements(Required)
Select exactly 5 choices.
Waiver & Agreement(Required)
Select exactly 3 choices.

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Saturday, October 3rd, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
At the American Legion Post 177
3939 Oak St., Fairfax, Virginia

Cook Off Schedule

10:30 AM: Entry turn-in and set up

1:30 PM to 2:15 PM: VIP People’s Choice and Panel Judging begins

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM: All votes tallied and counted

4:00 PM: Winners Announced

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Additional Donation (Optional)

Support Health, Happiness & Hooves, and American Legion Post 177 with an additional donation:

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veterans
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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.