15th Annual Mary J. Hamilton Chili Cook-Off

Name: 15th Annual Mary J. Hamilton Chili Cook-Off
Start: 2026-01-31T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Davis Brothers Construction 2200 Louetta Rd Houston, TX 77388

Schedule

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Davis Brothers Construction 2200 Louetta Rd Houston, TX 77388 | Spring, TX

We’re turning up the heat for our biggest and boldest Chili Cook-Off yet, and we want YOU there! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of incredible chili, live music, cold drinks, exciting competitions, and a powerful cause—all benefiting Texas youth.
🕐 Event Opens: 1:00 PM
👩‍🍳 Cook Team Check-In: 9:00 AM
🎶 Live Music by: The Guzzlers
🎤 Celebrity Judges Panel Includes:
• Chris Boleman – President & CEO, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
• Pat Mann Phillips – First Female Chair of HLSR Board
• Griffin Winn – HLSR Lifetime VP & Former Steer Auction Chairman
• Chloe Dao – Project Runway Season 2 Winner & Houston Fashion Icon
✨ Plus surprise celebrity guests!
🛎 Special Guest Auctioneer:
Ralph McIngvale, President of Southern States Offshore and brother of Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, bringing the energy to both live & silent auctions!
🌶 Event Highlights:
• Live & Silent Auctions
• Jalapeño Eating Contest
• Ice-cold beer & margaritas (by donation)
• Unlimited chili tastings
• Voting for People’s Choice & Best Booth
• And plenty of surprises!
🏆 Awards for:
🥇 1st–3rd Place Chili
🎖 People’s Choice
🎪 Best Decorated Booth
🌶 Jalapeño Eating Champion
🔥 Cook Team Entry:
• Early Bird (11/1–12/31): $125
• General (1/1 & after): $150
💥 Donate an auction item valued at $200+ and receive $20 off your team entry!
🎟 Admission Wristbands:
• Early Bird: $15 (11/1–12/31)
• General Admission: $20 (1/1 & after)
✅ Wristbands include unlimited tastings + voting tickets!
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Sponsorships start at just $250 and include event signage and wristbands—an excellent way to support a great cause while promoting your business.
👉 Sign up, sponsor, donate an auction item, or purchase wristbands here:
https://mjhcondios.org/cook-off
Need additional information or have questions? Please email [email protected]
❤️ Why It Matters:
The MJH Con Dios Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 in memory of Houston educator Mary Jane Hamilton. The MJH Con Dios Foundation supports Texas youth through scholarships and assistance for “hard-luck” students facing unexpected challenges. Since inception, the foundation has awarded $125,000+ in scholarships and invested $500,000+ in HLSR Junior Market Auctions.
Every chili bowl, ticket, and sponsorship helps change a student’s future.
🌟 Come celebrate, compete, sip, sample, and support Texas youth—while keeping Mary’s legacy alive. We can’t wait to see you there!