Green Chili Shootout
Schedule
Sat Mar 14 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
800 Smith Street, Charleston, WV, United States, West Virginia 25301 | Charleston, WV
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Enjoy a day of chili sampling 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.
DETAILS:
📅 March 14, 2026
⏰ Chili Cookoff from Noon to 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 $35. A 10x10 space, 6 foot table and 2 chairs are provided under outdoor pavilion, as well as sample cups and spoons. Cooks must bring their own cooking supplies. 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.
AMATEUR COOKS:
The entry fee for amateur cooks is $35, 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. If electricity is needed, it must be requested ahead of time.
OVERALL AWARDS:
People's Choice: $250
Best Booth: $100 Capitol Market Gift Card
SCHEDULE:
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 announce
SPONSORSHIPS:
🌶️ Carolina Reaper $5,000
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
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
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800 Smith Street, Charleston, WV, United States, West Virginia 25301Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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