30th Annual (Chili Palooza) Hanover Chili Cook Off (Charity Event)

Schedule

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Moul Field, 151 Moul Ave, Hanover, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17331 | Hanover, PA

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WELCOME to the year of CHILI PALOOZA🌶️!!
Our Chili Cook Off competitions are legendary and are sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS) Winners of these competitions are awarded PA State Champion and go on to compete in the World Championship Chili Cook Off!
Get EXCITED for:
- AWARD Winning Chili
- 3 LIVE Bands!
- Cornhole Tournament, Guaranteed Payout! (Pre-register with Gettysburg Battleground on Scoreholio)
- Mechanical Bull Riding (Open 11:00am-3:00pm)
- Competition Bull Ride (3:30-4:30pm) Announcer & Trophy
- Games of Chance
- The Comedian Dunk Tank ran by Church of Satire Comedians
- Taste a variety of DELICIOUS Food from our local Vendors
- BEVERAGES (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic)
- - Variety of Beers, Ciders, & Margarita's (Wilsbach Products)
- - (Must show valid photo ID to buy or consume any alcohol)
- FREE Kid's Zone!
-- Face Painting
-- Magician
-- Balloon Artist
-- Other FUN Activities!!
To get the BEST chili tasting experience, come early, bring your chair and don't forget the sunscreen! As a reminder, this is a CASH only charity event. There will be two ATMs onsite for your convenience. This event is 100% volunteer driven, and ALL proceeds go to local non-profits organizations.
No tents, coolers, pets or outside alcohol allowed.
Great parking! Take the FREE Chili Bus Shuttle to the event field! Minimum wait time. Get there fast. Schedule runs 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Pick-up location (1.2 miles away):
Hillside Medical Center,
250 Fame Ave, Hanover PA 17331
We thank you for your support and can't wait to see you there!
**Admission is FREE to children 1-12 years old and to active or retired military members with a valid military ID card.
This charity event is rain or shine with no refunds.
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