Eureka Heights Hootenanny Chili Cookoff Team Registration

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 12:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Eureka Heights Brew Co | Houston, TX

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It's our 10th Annual Hootenanny and we're taking it back by hosting a chili cookoff! Beans and no beans welcome.
About this Event

Howdy partners, we decided to kick off our 10th Annual Hootenanny with a good 'ol fashioned chili throwdown. Here in these parts we're not going to discriminate- beans, no beans, meat, no meat, all chili is welcome. You just better make sure that it's better than the fella' cooking next to ya.

SET UP:

  1. Chili cookoff unloading is from 8 am to 9 am in the loading dock.
  2. Each team will receive a 10x10 space (tent and table not included).
  3. Table flair encouraged.
  4. Each team will recieve 2oz tasting cups for sampling, 3 pitchers (1 for the chili and 2 for consuming), spoons, and paper towels.
  5. Hand washing station and hot water available.
  6. Cooking will commence at exactly 10 am.
  7. Teams will start sampling at 2 PM.
  8. People's choice and guest judging will conclude at 4PM.
  9. Winners of competition will be announced at 4:30PM.

THE RULES:

  1. No more than 4 partners per team.
  2. Teams will be responsible for bringing their own cooking utensils and cooking equipment. Only propane under 5 gallons is allowed.
  3. Must use a pitcher of Eureka Heights beer during cooking.
  4. Chili must be prepared from scratch on-site the day of event. Precut vegetables and pre-cooked meat are acceptable.
  5. Teams must make no less than 4 gallons of chili.
  6. Teams must wear gloves while cooking and serving.
  7. Absolutely no outside alcohol allowed. Violations will result in forfeit.

THE PRIZE:

First Place: Eternal Glory, $100 gift card, a pretty cool trophy.

Second Place: $50 Eureka Heights Gift Card, a smaller trophy.

Third Place: A custom participation spoon and a can of chili.

Judges Choice: A cool but different trophy.

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Where is it happening?

Eureka Heights Brew Co, 941 West 18th Street, Houston, United States

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Tickets

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