Empty Bowls Wichita Chili Cook-Off 2025
Schedule
Sat Oct 18 2025 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University | Wichita, KS
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In exchange for your $35 donation, choose a bowl to keep from hundreds of handmade ceramic vessels, then sample chili and soups donated by chili lovers and local celebrity chefs. All proceeds benefit Humankind Ministries, Pando Initiative via ICT Community Fridges, and WSU Shocker Locker Project. $35 donation/$15 student donation/Kids: 5 and under free (includes a kid’s bowl).
A $100 VIP ticket is new this year, and includes early entry at 10:30 a.m., beverages, first pick of bowls and reserved seating on the second floor where you can mingle with other VIPs and sponsors.
Purchase tickets in advance at https://emptybowlswichita.org/
This event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woolsey Hall on the campus of Wichita State University.
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Where is it happening?
Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University, 403 W University St, Wichita, KS 67213-4513, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:

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