Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off
Schedule
Sat Mar 07 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
171 E. State Street, Ithaca, NY, United States, New York 14850 | Ithaca, NY
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Winter doesn’t stand a chance. The Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-Off returns to the Commons for a one-day tasting experience filled with bold chili, lively crowds, and friendly competition. Sample a wide range of chili styles, explore Downtown Ithaca shops and restaurants, and vote for your favorites as the district comes alive.This annual event is also a fundraiser. Proceeds go toward making events free in Downtown Ithaca all year, helping support accessible, community-driven programming that brings people downtown in every season.
Local participants compete for top honors including Best Meat Chili, Best Vegetarian or Vegan Chili, Best Chili-Inspired Item, and the fan-favorite People’s Choice Award.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: ESPN Ithaca, Finger Lakes Wealth Management, The Ithaca Voice, The Vecino Group, and Cinemapolis.
Learn more here: https://www.downtownithaca.com/chili-cook-off-2026/
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