River Chili Cook-Off and Winter Market
Schedule
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Mid-America Center | Council Bluffs, IA
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Join us for a winter gathering filled with great food, local shopping, and community fun. This event brings together a competitive chili cook off and a winter market featuring local vendors, all in one warm indoor space.Chili Cook Off
Think your chili has what it takes? Enter the competition and compete for prizes.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Registration deadline: January 31
Register online to compete.
Winter Market
Browse a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, crafts, gifts, and other unique finds.
Event Details
Date: February 28
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Mid-America Center
Council Bluffs, IA
Bring your friends, support local businesses, and enjoy a fun winter event for all ages.
Register your Chili Team or lock in your vendor space at 897theriver.com
Here is a list of our amazing vendors:
36 Apparel
Adagio
Dundee Popcorn
Fox 42/CW15
Harmony Wellness
Knots of Bows
Mazzyco
Midlands Humane Society
Musicliveshere
The Nut Hutte
The Parthenon
RJ’s BBQ Sauce
Salsita Rita
Timbo’s Spices
Tory’s Signature Teas
Twightly Wound Knitwit
and more to come!
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Where is it happening?
Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-6991, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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