The highest level of partnership and visibility at the Carolina Chili Championship.

Designed for organizations seeking maximum brand exposure, strong community engagement, and a featured role in the full event experience.

-Premium on-site event space

-Space for sponsored nonprofit/charity team

-Complimentary competition entries

-Recognition across all event marketing & promotions

-Website & social media features

-Stage signage and event-day announcements

-Opportunity to present awards

-Promotional materials/giveaways (approved)

-Community Impact:

A $100 donation will be made to your designated nonprofit competitor.

Includes premier sponsorship benefits plus recognition connected to the entertainment portion of the event — positioning your brand alongside one of the most engaging and high-traffic experiences of the day.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS

• Stage-area signage
• Entertainment-related announcements
• Social media recognition
• Website recognition
• Sponsor recognition tied to live music + event programming
• Other promotional opportunities based on availability

Includes Premier Sponsorship benefits, plus featured recognition connected to the Hospitality experience at the Carolinas Chili Championship.

The Hospitality Presenting Sponsor will receive recognition tied to the comfort, welcome, and overall guest experience of the event, helping create a warm and inviting atmosphere for attendees, teams, judges, sponsors, and special guests.

Includes Premier Sponsorship benefits, plus featured recognition connected to the Hot Shots competition—one of the most exciting, high-energy moments of the Carolinas Chili Championship. This fan-favorite challenge puts participants to the test as they take on increasingly spicy peppers, creating a bold, crowd-engaging experience.

Recognition connected to the Open chili competition category — the broadest and most competitive division of the championship.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS

• Category-specific signage and recognition
• Recognition across event marketing & promotions
• Website & social media features
• Stage announcements during awards
• Promotional materials/giveaways (approved)

Recognition connected to the Red chili competition category, celebrating the classic bold, hearty chili tradition.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS

• Category-specific signage and recognition
• Recognition across event marketing & promotions
• Website & social media features
• Stage announcements during awards
• Promotional materials/giveaways (approved)
• Community Impact: A $100 donation will be made to your designated nonprofit competitor.

Recognition connected to the Verde chili competition category, spotlighting green chili craftsmanship and creativity.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS

• Category-specific signage and recognition
• Recognition across event marketing & promotions
• Website & social media features
• Stage announcements during awards
• Promotional materials/giveaways (approved)

Community Impact: A $100 donation will be made to your designated nonprofit competitor.

Recognition connected to the Homestyle chili competition category, honoring home-cooked comfort and tradition.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS

• Category-specific signage and recognition
• Recognition across event marketing & promotions
• Website & social media features
• Stage announcements during awards
• Promotional materials/giveaways (approved)

Community Impact: A $100 donation will be made to your designated nonprofit competitor.

Recognition connected to the Car Show portion of the event, including signage, announcements, and promotional exposure alongside one of the event's most popular attractions.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS

• High-visibility end-cap event space
• Signage, announcements, and promotional exposure
• Social media recognition
• Website recognition
• Opportunity to support a designated charity or nonprofit team

Community Impact: A $100 donation will be made to your designated nonprofit competitor.

Recognition connected to the People's Choice portion of the event — where attendees vote for their favorite chili, creating high engagement and crowd interaction.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS

• High-visibility end-cap event space
• Signage, announcements, and promotional exposure
• Social media recognition
• Website recognition
• Opportunity to support a designated charity or nonprofit team

Community Impact: A $100 donation will be made to your designated nonprofit competitor.

Recognition connected to the official Judging portion of the event, positioning your brand alongside the most authoritative and prestigious moment of the competition.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS

• High-visibility end-cap event space
• Signage, announcements, and promotional exposure
• Social media recognition
• Website recognition
• Opportunity to support a designated charity or nonprofit team

Community Impact: A $100 donation will be made to your designated nonprofit competitor.

A great option for businesses that want to compete while supporting a charity or nonprofit team.

Includes a 12’ x 12’ event space for your business and a second space for your sponsored nonprofit, along with complimentary competition entries for both teams. Sponsors also receive on-site recognition, the opportunity to participate as event judges, and a $100 CCC donation to their designated charity to support competition costs.

A meaningful way to support the Carolinas Chili Championship while helping a nonprofit or charity team participate—perfect for sponsors who may not attend in person.

Includes a 12’ x 12’ event space and complimentary competition entry for your sponsored nonprofit, along with on-site recognition. Sponsors may also participate as event judges, and CCC will provide a $100 donation to support the charity’s competition costs.