Think your chili has what it takes to bring the HEAT? 🔥 Gather your crew and join us for the Heat for Heroes Chili Cook-Off!

Your $40 Chili Team Entry includes admission for four registered team members and one chili entry into the competition.

We know our chili teams are doing more than showing up, you’re purchasing ingredients, preparing your recipe, bringing your chili, and helping us create an amazing event. That’s why your four-person team admission is included in the $40 registration fee.

Your team registration includes:

• Admission for 4 registered team members
• 1 chili entry in the cook-off
• Entry into the People’s Choice competition
• Opportunity to win prizes and, of course, bragging rights!
• A chance to have some fun while supporting our local veterans ❤️

Additional team members or guests will need to purchase a $15 General Admission ticket.

🌶️ Bring your best recipe. Bring your team. Bring the HEAT for our HEROES!

Come hungry and help us turn up the HEAT for our HEROES! 🌶️🔥

Your $15 General Admission ticket gets you into the Heat for Heroes Chili Cook-Off, where you’ll enjoy an afternoon of delicious chili, friendly competition, community fun, and supporting our local veterans.

Your ticket includes chili tastings from our competing teams and the opportunity to cast your vote in the People’s Choice competition. Taste them all, pick your favorite, and help us crown the chili champion! 🏆

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 VFW Post 10140 | Tampa

❤️ Net proceeds benefit VFW Post 10140.

Good Food. Great People. Greater Purpose.

This one is for YOU. ❤️🤍💙

As our way of honoring those who have served, veterans receive special $10 admission to the Heat for Heroes Chili Cook-Off.

Your ticket includes chili tastings from our competing teams and your vote in the People’s Choice competition. Taste the entries, choose your favorite, and help us crown our chili champion! 🌶️🏆

Most importantly, come enjoy an afternoon of good food, community, and fellowship at an event created to celebrate and support our local veterans.

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 VFW Post 10140 | Tampa

❤️ Net proceeds benefit VFW Post 10140.

Thank you for your service. Now come hungry—we’ve got chili waiting for you! 🇺🇸🌶️

Ages 12 & Under

Bring the whole family to the Heat for Heroes Chili Cook-Off! ❤️🤍💙

Children 12 and under can join the fun for just $5!

Their ticket includes admission to the event and the chance to enjoy chili tastings from our competing teams alongside the rest of the family.

It’s a great opportunity to enjoy good food, family fun, and community while teaching our youngest guests about the importance of supporting and honoring our veterans.

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍 VFW Post 10140 | Tampa

❤️ Net proceeds benefit VFW Post 10140

Good Food. Family Fun. A Great Cause.