A vibrant poster advertises a "Chilli Cook-off" with a steaming bowl of chili in the foreground and a pot of chili and red peppers in the background.

Texas Through Time

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🌶️ Bring the heat to Texas Through Time&rsquo;s Sanctioned Tolbert Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️ Do you have an award-winning chili recipe? Or do you simply love great food and a fun day out? Join us for an exciting day of chili, competition, and family-friendly entertainment at Texas Through Time!This officially sanctioned Tolbert Chili Cook-Off gives cooks the chance to compete for cash, prizes, and bragging rights. Best of all, the 1st Place winner automatically qualifies to compete at the Annual OTICCC Championships in Terlingua, Texas (October 2026)** to be verified**&nbsp;&mdash;the legendary home of championship chili! 👨&zwj;🍳 Cook Registration: $25 Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned chili champion or entering your very first cook-off, everyone is welcome to compete! Visitors can enjoy: 🌶️ Delicious chili 🏆 Exciting competition 🎉 Fun for all ages 🎁 Games, prizes, and more!📅 Saturday, October 10 🕘 9:00 AM &ndash; 2:00 PM 📍 Texas Through Time Museum 110 N. Waco St. Hillsboro, TX Think your chili has what it takes to earn a trip to Terlingua? Gather your ingredients, fire up your cooker, and join us for a day of flavor, fun, and friendly competition! 🔥 Cook registration is just $25. Register today and don&rsquo;t miss this sizzling event! 🤠

Hi First name, Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our cause. Your registration greatly helps our mission. 🚀 If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Carrie Lujan ttthillsboro@yahoo.com

🌶️ Bring the heat to Texas Through Time’s Sanctioned Tolbert Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️ Do you have an award-winning chili recipe? Or do you simply love great food and a fun day out? Join us for an exciting day of chili, competition, and family-friendly entertainment at Texas Through Time!This officially sanctioned Tolbert Chili Cook-Off gives cooks the chance to compete for cash, prizes, and bragging rights. Best of all, the 1st Place winner automatically qualifies to compete at the Annual OTICCC Championships in Terlingua, Texas (October 2026)** to be verified** —the legendary home of championship chili! 👨‍🍳 Cook Registration: $25 Whether you’re a seasoned chili champion or entering your very first cook-off, everyone is welcome to compete! Visitors can enjoy: 🌶️ Delicious chili 🏆 Exciting competition 🎉 Fun for all ages 🎁 Games, prizes, and more!📅 Saturday, October 10 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Texas Through Time Museum 110 N. Waco St. Hillsboro, TX Think your chili has what it takes to earn a trip to Terlingua? Gather your ingredients, fire up your cooker, and join us for a day of flavor, fun, and friendly competition! 🔥 Cook registration is just $25. Register today and don’t miss this sizzling event! 🤠

Texas Through Time

2026 Chili Cookoff

110 N Waco St

Cook Registration

$25