Dive Bar Hickory's Chili Cook-Off
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
117 Government Ave sw, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28602 | Hickory, NC
4pm-6:30pm
'Tis the season for your favorite comfort meal, and we're on the hunt for the best in Hickory!
We are limiting entry to 15 contestants who will bring their best pot of chili for all to judge and the winner will be crowned Government Avenue Chili Champion with a cash prize, custom trophy, and bragging rights! 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive an award and Dive Bar Gift Card.
$5 to enter your (soon-to-be) award-winning Chili; Register here online!
FREE to attend the event and sample the Chilis! RSVP here online to let us know you're coming!
Registered Chili Chefs:
-Please bring a minimum of 4 quarts of your chili to participate once you've paid and registered online
-Please arrive between 3:30p-4p so you have ample time to set up and get your chili warming.
-There will be a 2 hour tasting window between 4p-6p for attendees to try and judge your chili!
-Prizes and awards will be between 6p-6:30p
Where is it happening?
117 Government Ave sw, Hickory, NC, United States, North Carolina 28602Event Location & Nearby Stays:

















