Update: The Chili Cookoff has been postponed until 2023. We apologize for this late notice.Free Entry & ParkingFood & Beverage Tickets sold at the eventFree Chili Cooker entry (must sign up in advance)Food & non-alcoholic tickets cost: Show
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of Chili = 1 ticket Alcohol tickets cost $6 and are used for beer and wine. Photo ID Required Why do we use tickets? Better control of cash, ID checking and faster service at the booths. This event is staffed by volunteers, so please be kind!Embracing winter is what we are all about in Traverse City. The diversity of the season’s events (both indoors and outdoors) is a testament to our commitment to staying active and enjoying everything about the season -- including the snow! December in Downtown Traverse City has all of the makings of a delightful holiday shopping experience. The tree-lined streets are decked out in twinkling lights, the shops are cozy inside and holiday spirit is in the air during Men’s and Ladies’ Shopping Nights and the CherryT Ball Drop New Year’s Eve celebration. Bring in the new year with new events and special discounts on lodging! January’s calendar includes Amical's Cookbook Dinner Series, the Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail Winter Flight Pass, The Dennos Concert Series and Snowshoes, Vines & Wines at Black Star Farms. February is the month to escape from your winter routine. The snowy landscape creates an exciting course for the well-known Northern American VASA Festival of Races. If food and libations are your preference, mark your calendar for Traverse City Restaurant Week at the end of February. You can’t beat three-course meals! Top it off with a local beverage and you will find yourself in a pretty great place this winter in Traverse City.
Homes1nn3r2022-05-26T15:20:21-05:00 The 2023 Cook-Off begins in Click on the logo above to go to the Chili Cook-Off Online Store. Cool stuff with the latest Cook-Off images.A Typical Day at the Cook-Off10:00 – 11:30 am: Setup for registered participants in the Chili Cook-Off. Chili vendors must be ready to serve by 11:30. Ongoing Through the Day Raffles (over 50 in 2022) will be held throughout the day with winning tickets announced and posted. 2023 Chili Cook-Off ScheduledIn 2023 the Chili Cook-Off will again be held at Puerto Mágico. For 2023 we will have a variety of sponsorships available (remember the Chili Cook-Off is the main fundraising tool for the Jay Sadler Project). Title, Presenting, Main Stage, “Official” Status, Beer Glass Sponsor, Chili Pavilion, and VIP Reception Sponsorships will be available. Each of these Sponsorships is limited to one very special company with complete category exclusivity within these 7 higher categories. We also will have 5 Amigo Sponsorships available. In addition, Program Advertising, and T-Shirt Sponsorships, as well as specially located vendor space, will be available. The CauseThe Jay Sadler Project (JSP) is a Jalisco based non-profit doing good works in the less-fortunate communities of the greater Bay of Banderas area. They provide necessary resources to improve various institutions in the Banderas Bay area and Puerto Vallarta. These include Day Care Centers, Senior Citizens Homes, and Schools for the Disabled, Public Schools in rural areas and other private charitable institutions. They also provide building maintenance, repairs and install playgrounds in the community. JSP works with government social agency’s (DIF) to identify those in need as well as with DIF and Navy League of Vallarta on Community Relations Projects. In order to continue their work, funds are needed (see the “donations” section of this web site). The Chili Cook-Off (as well as other smaller events such as the Puerto Vallarta Poker Tour) help provide the necessary funds to continue their work. Our SponsorsOur Chili Sponsors |