Chili Cook-Off
Schedule
Sun Feb 22 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Depot Park; 15 Evelyn St, Rutland, VT 05701 | Rutland, VT
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Taste a variety of chili recipes and vote for your favorite in this community competition.
Free to all, no tickets required | Depot Park (Weather Location: The Hub)
Contestants: Sign Up to Enter by February 7, 2026
Enjoy delicious food and warm up while celebrating Winterfest. Chili tasting is free and open to the public! Samples available while supplies last.
CONTESTANTS
Check in / Set up will begin at 10am, Public Tasting from 11am-1pm
All contestants should bring a minimum of 3 Gallons of Chili! (enough for the Judges & the Public Tasting)
All contestants MUST have a paper listing the type of chili (Beef, Chicken, Pork, or Vegetarian), Mild, Medium, or Hot & ALL INGREDIENTS visible at their booth! (Not your recipe or any increments... just what foods are in the dish so anyone with food allergies is aware before eating)
We have a power source available! Please bring your own long extension cord if you need to use power. No other equipment will be provided. Everyone entering will be responsible for providing all of their own equipment & utensils (tables, tents, crockpots, cooking utensils, etc.).
Tasting cups and spoons for the public will be provided at each contestant's booth. All chili should be pre-cooked & just warmed for tasting during the event!
Groups can register by emailing Jason Coltey at [email protected].
This event is made possible by The Rutland Chapter of the Cairo Shriners.
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