2nd Annual Chili Cook Off

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1016 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28206 | Charlotte, NC

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We're hosting our second annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 2-4pm!
Join us for some friendly competition and good eats! Amateur chili cooks are invited to cook their best chili. Bring it hot, bring it mild, with or without beans!
*This event is for amateurs only; no restaurants, businesses, or promotions allowed*
The winners will be awarded the following prizes:
🥇 swag basket and Cash Prize
🥈 $30 Birdsong gift card
🥉 $15 Birdsong gift card

➡️ HOW TO ENTER AS A CHILI COOK:
(must sign up before October 29. 2025)
Pay $20 to enter.
- Bring at least 4 quarts (128 oz) of your homemade chili in (2) Half Size (11 3/4" x 9 3/8" x 2 9/16") aluminum baking pans. You should have enough chili to serve a 2 oz sample to 60 people. Birdsong will provide chafing dish set up to keep your chili hot.
- Provide a list of possible allergies AND choose a currently-available Birdsong beer that pairs best with your chili. Birdsong will provide serving utensils, cups and spoons for tasting.
- Chili must be hot and ready to serve.
- Limit 2 condiments.

➡️ HOW TO BE A CHILI TASTE TESTER:
Pay $10 at the door to receive a wristband. (you must have a wristband!)
- Wristband gets you unlimited samples AND one drink token.
- Taste each chili!
VOTE!
Questions? Please email [email protected].
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Where is it happening?

1016 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28206

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Birdsong Brewing Co.

Host or Publisher Birdsong Brewing Co.

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