A man in a green shirt and blue cap prepares food at an outdoor table in the foreground, with other people and an H&R Block storefront in the background.

OAK LEAF FESTIVAL

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🥄 Warm Bowls &amp; Big Smiles: The Oak Leaf Chili Cook-Off! 🍁Fall is in the air, and that means one thing: it&rsquo;s chili season! Join us at the Oak Leaf Festival for a delicious afternoon of friendly competition, local flavor, and community fun. You must supply your own heat source. No generators will be allowed. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;It is the responsibility of each entrant to comply with the Fayette County Health Department (304-574-1617) by having a food handlers&rsquo; card. &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Please arrive between 5:00 &ndash; 5:30 p.m. to sign in and set up your chili. &nbsp;NO early arrivals please. &nbsp; You will need to bring your own small tasting bowls or cups (we recommend the 2 oz. serving size) and plastic spoons for your chili. &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; A table is provided for each entry. You may bring other items to sell from your table. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best tasting chili in each category: 1st Place &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $5002nd Place &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $3003rd Place &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$200Crowd Favorite &nbsp; &nbsp;$100Queens Choice &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TrophyMayor&rsquo;s Choice &nbsp; &nbsp;Trophy All entries must be received no later than Friday, September 4, 2026. &nbsp;

🥄 Warm Bowls &amp; Big Smiles: The Oak Leaf Chili Cook-Off! 🍁Fall is in the air, and that means one thing: it’s chili season! Join us at the Oak Leaf Festival for a delicious afternoon of friendly competition, local flavor, and community fun. You must supply your own heat source. No generators will be allowed. •    It is the responsibility of each entrant to comply with the Fayette County Health Department (304-574-1617) by having a food handlers’ card.   •    Please arrive between 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. to sign in and set up your chili.  NO early arrivals please.   You will need to bring your own small tasting bowls or cups (we recommend the 2 oz. serving size) and plastic spoons for your chili.   •   A table is provided for each entry. You may bring other items to sell from your table. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best tasting chili in each category: 1st Place         $5002nd Place         $3003rd Place        $200Crowd Favorite    $100Queens Choice        TrophyMayor’s Choice    Trophy All entries must be received no later than Friday, September 4, 2026.

OAK LEAF FESTIVAL

2027 Chili Cook Off

Oak Hill

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$25

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