EVENTS COMING UP

NOV. 8 CHILI COOKOFF
DEC. 13 COOKIE CHALLENGE

NOV. 8

CHILI COOKOFF

Do you make a killer chili? Think your family recipe can beat everyone else’s? WE WANT YOU at our 6th annual Chili Cookoff!

The STAR Chili Cookoff is all about good food, good people, and a little friendly competition. Bring your favorite chili recipe, come hungry, and help us decide who deserves the title of STAR Chili Cookoff Champion!

We’ll have different chili categories, judges, prizes, and plenty of tasting going on. Grab your friends, bring the family, and come spend some time with us while supporting the STAR Foundation and the local causes we love.

Got a chili recipe you swear is the best? This is your chance to prove it.

NOV 8

12-3 PM

DEPPEN BREWING

THE DETAILS

🏆WANT TO COMPETE?

It’s FREE to enter! Just register and let us know what type of chili you’ll be bringing. You must register in advance to secure your spot.

🌶️CATEGORIES

🔴 Red Chili
🟢 Green Chili
🥕 Vegetarian Chili
🌶️ Other / Specialty Chili

A few things to know if you’re competing:

You must stay at the event and serve your chili.
Bring enough chili for people to sample (at least one large crockpot full)
Feel free to bring any sides or toppings you’d like to serve with your chili.
The STAR Foundation will provide bowls, spoons, napkins, etc.

🏆 JUDGES AND SCORING

**WELLINGTON BUSINESS OWNERS WILL BE OUR JUDGES THIS YEAR**

Our judges will score each chili based on:

Appearance
Taste
Texture

We'll also have a PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD!

Prizes will be awarded to the winners. 🏆

*You must be present to win

🌶️ CHILI TASTING

Not ready to compete? No problem — come hungry!

Chili tasting is $1 per sample or $10 for all-you-can-taste.

**Additional donations are always appreciated.

❤️ SUPPORT WELLINGTON

This event is more than just a reason to eat a ridiculous amount of chili. All proceeds benefit the STAR Foundation, which gives back to our local community by supporting the AMERICAN LEGION POST 176, WELLINGTON FOOD PANTRY, and the WELLINGTON-WAVERLY KIWANIS CLUB.

Come compete. Come taste. Come vote for your favorite. And most importantly, come support Wellington!