16th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off

Name: 16th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off
Start: 2025-11-01T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-01T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Marion Elks #800

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 10:00 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Marion Elks #800 | Marion, IL

The 16th Annual Southern Illinois Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Marion Elks #800.
This year the theme is "First Responders" (please remember this is a family-friendly event when choosing your tent theme)
We would love to have you as a sponsor, volunteer, team or someone who would love to donate items for our Silent Auction. We won't even turn you down if you decide to do all of the above!
Sponsors of $250 or more receive a free chili team and arm bands. Let us know if you are interested in participating in this amazing event this year!
All proceeds remain local in our communities. Our charities are:
1. Fowler Bonan Foundation
2. Williamson County Heartland Rotary
3. The Lighthouse Shelter
4. Marion Elks Community Projects (Kozy Kids)
Purchase an arm band when you arrive and you can sample all of the chili. With purchase, you also get to vote for the "People's Choice" team.
Arm bands are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Let us know if you have questions! We can't wait to see you there again this year!