Stan’s Blue Note 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Name: Stan’s Blue Note 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Start: 2026-02-01T14:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-01T18:00:00-06:00
Location: Stan's Blue Note

Schedule

Sun Feb 01 2026 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Stan's Blue Note | Dallas, TX

Compete or taste at Stan’s Chili Cook-Off! Chili samples, voting, raffles, prizes, and proceeds benefiting Amplified Minds.
About this Event

Stan’s Blue Note 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Stan’s is heating things up with our 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off, happening Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 2–6 PM. Join us for a full afternoon of bold flavors, friendly competition, and good times—all for a great cause benefitting Amplified Minds.
Whether you’re entering your chili or coming out to taste, vote, and enjoy the fun, this is one event you don’t want to miss.

See full event details, chili cook-off rules, and more on our website at: https://stansbluenote.com/14th-annual-chili-cook-off-sunday-february-1/

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Time: 2–6 PM

Contestant check-in begins at 12 PM.
All chili entries must be fully set up and ready for public tasting and judging by 1:30 PM.

Location: Stan’s Blue Note, 2908 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Benefiting: ,a nonprofit providing free mental health services to Dallas-area creatives and service industry workers

Extras: Cash prizes for chili winners, plus door prizes and raffle prize drawings throughout the event!

Sponsors: Busch Light, East Dallas Automotive, Rising Tides, James Hawkins, Dallas Hemp Co., and the Dallas Amputee Network

ENTER YOUR CHILI & WIN CASH PRIZES

Think your chili has what it takes? Enter your best bowl and compete for CASH PRIZES at Stan’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off—a longtime tradition celebrating great chili for a great cause.

Whether you’re a seasoned chili pro or a first-time competitor, this is your chance to show off your recipe, have fun, and support a meaningful mission.

Entry Fee

$25 with advance online registration
$30 day of event at the door

What’s Included with Registration

One chili entry*
One Busch Light draft drink ticket

*** Please Note. Registration is per chili entry. If entering more than one chili, each entry must be registered separately.

Two Ways to Win - Cash Prizes!

People’s Choice Award
Attendees purchase tasting spoons and voting ballots, sample all the chilis, and vote for their favorites—so invite your friends and family to help you win!

Judges’ Choice Award
A panel of judges will taste every entry and select winners and placements.

Chili Rules

Anything goes. Vegetarian, beans, fillers—it’s all fair game. Creativity is encouraged, so bring your best bowl and let the crowd decide.

Review the on our website for full entry requirements and event details, including the timeline, check-in info, and required supplies.

WANT TO TASTE & VOTE?

Come hungry and join us for an afternoon of chili, cold drinks, good company, and friendly competition—all in support of a great cause.

Your $10 Donation Gets You

A tasting spoon
A voting ballot
One Busch Light draft drink ticket

Once all chilis are set up (around 2 PM), attendees can begin tasting and voting. Be sure to sample them all!

Yes, you can purchase more than one tasting spoon and ballot.
Each additional $10 donation includes another tasting spoon, voting ballot, and Busch Light draft drink ticket. Support your favorite chili with extra votes if you’d like!

Tasting spoons and voting ballots will be available for purchase at the event.

For full event details and the complete itinerary, visit our website:
https://stansbluenote.com/14th-annual-chili-cook-off-sunday-february-1/
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