Green Chili Shootout & Market Mayhem

Name: Green Chili Shootout & Market Mayhem
Start: 2025-03-15T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-15T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 800 Smith Street, Charleston, WV, United States, West Virginia 25301

Schedule

Sat Mar 15 2025 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

800 Smith Street, Charleston, WV, United States, West Virginia 25301 | Charleston, WV

Enjoy a day of chili sampling, wrestling and more at the Capitol Market!
To gain access to unlimited samples of chili from both professionals and amateurs, simply purchase your tasting ticket for $10 in advance. Tickets will go up to $15 at the door. Regatta Pro Wrestling will begin after chili tasting and is free of charge. Proceeds benefit Charleston Parkinson’s Support Group.
DETAILS:
📅 March 15
⏰ Chili Cookoff from Noon to 4 p.m.; Wrestling begins at 4 p.m.
📍 Capitol Market Outdoor Pavilion
PROFESSIONAL COOKS:
Green Chili Shootout is an International Chili Society-sanctioned event with a total payout of $1,000 for first place and a spot in the ICS World Championships. Second place receives $500, and third place receives $250. The entry fee is $25. A 10x10 space and 6 foot table is provided under outdoor pavilion, as well as sample cups and spoons. Cooks must bring their own chairs and cooking supplies. Electricity can be provided if needed; you must request ahead of time. Contestants must provide two gallons of people's choice chili, in addition to the judging chili. To register in this division, visit https://www.chilicookoff.com/cookoffs/list.
TEAM CHALLENGE/AMATEUR COOKS:
The entry fee for amateur cooks is $30, and registration can be completed through this website. All contestants must prepare two gallons of people's choice chili, which can be any variety - green, red, homestyle, etc. You will need to bring your own camp stove, crock pots, extension cords, and any other heating mechanism for your chili. You’ll also need ladles for serving and chairs for your team members. A 6-ft. table, sample cups and spoons will be provided.
WRESTLING:
An independent wrestling event featuring talent from four regional promotions: All Star Wrestling, WV Appalachian Championship Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Conquest, and PowerSlam Pro.
OVERALL AWARDS:
People's Choice: $250
Best Booth: $100 Capitol Market Gift Card
SCHEDULE:
9 a.m.: Registration and check-in
10 a.m.: Cook set-up and chili prep
Noon: Green Chili Shootout opens to the public and sampling begins
12:30 p.m.: Judging begins
4 p.m.: Sampling ends and people's choice coins collected; Winner's announced
4:05 p.m.: Wrestling begins
SPONSORSHIPS:
Carolina Reaper, $5,000:
Opportunity to ring bell and appear in ring for Market Mayhem
Shoutout from wrestlers during Market Mayhem
10 tickets to Green Chili Shootout
Corporate name recognition at the Green Chili Shootout, an email blast with your logo, and a call out on social media
Habanero, $2,500:
Shoutout from wrestlers during Market Mayhem
6 tickets to Green Chili Shootout
Corporate name recognition at the Green Chili Shootout, an email blast with your logo, and a call out on social media
Serrano, $1,000:
4 tickets to Green Chili Shootout
Corporate name recognition at the Green Chili Shootout, an email blast with your logo, and a call out on social media
Jalapeno, $500:
2 tickets to Green Chili Shootout
Corporate name recognition at the Green Chili Shootout, an email blast with your logo, and a call out on social media