TAVC's 27th Annual Chili Cook-off & 2nd Annual Gumbo Cook-off

Schedule

Fri Feb 13 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

American Legion Post 25-58 | Texarkana, TX

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TEXARKANA AREA VETERANS COUNCIL 27th ANNUAL VETERAN'S BENEFIT CHILI COOK-OFF AND 2nd ANNUAL GUMBO COOK-OFF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 11:00 AM TIL 1:00 PM AMERICAN LEGION POST, 525 EAST BROAD ST. TEXARKANA, AR 71854 COME TASTE SOME OF THE WILDEST, TANGIEST, AND MOST OUTLANDISH CHILI CONCOCTIONS IN NORTHEAST TEXAS - SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS – SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA! AND AGAIN - GUMBO! COME TASTE THIS CAJUN DELICACY COOKED BY LOCALS! TASTE THEM ALL AND CAST YOUR VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE! $8.00 ADMISSION THIS ALLOWS YOU TO TASTE ALL CHILI & GUMBO AND POSSIBLY WIN DOOR PRIZES. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE: TEXARKANA AREA VETERANS COUNCIL 525 EAST BROAD STREET TEXARKANA, USA 71854 AND ARE USED TO ASSIST LOCAL VETERANS AND BUY A VAN FOR TRANSPORTATION TO OVERTON BROOKS WHEN NEEDED. For more information call 903-556-1613 or email: [email protected]
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American Legion Post 25-58, 525 E Broad St,Texarkana,AR,United States

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