NextStep's Community Celebrity Chili Cook-off
Knockin' Boots Saloon 6115 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne 46804
General Admission
$25
Ticket Includes:
- Chili tasting from local businesses, restaurants, and organizations
- Three (3) voting tokens for the People’s Choice Award
- Entry into the Flannel Contest, dress in your best flannel fit (chance to win $50)
- Access to live music and event entertainment
- Access to venue activities including mechanical bull riding, axe throwing, and darts
- Entry to the silent auction and 50/50 raffle
- Bar and drinks available for purchase through Knockin’ Boots Saloon
- 21+ event
Competitor Registration
$150
This is a group ticket, it includes 2 tickets
Team Requirements:
- Must be available 10/8/26 5pm, for a 45-minute meeting at Knockin' Boots Saloon
- 150+ samples
- 3 oz servings
- ~3 gallons of chili total
- Arrive 10/10 3:00 PM, for 1 hour setup
Please also bring:
- Sampling cups and serving utensils
- Crockpot(s) to keep chili warm
- A fun chili name (encouraged!)
- Optional small decorations to represent your business or organization
Competitor Details:
- Two (2) event tickets
- Social media recognition leading up to the event
- Event signage recognition during the event
- Verbal on-stage recognition during the program
- Opportunity to compete for prizes and the title of Fort Wayne’s Best Chili
Awards:
- Fort Wayne’s Best Chili (Judges’ Choice) – $500 cash prize + on-stage recognition with our celebrity judges.
- Most Creative Chili (People' Choice) – Award + on-stage recognition with our celebrity judges
- Best Chili Name (People's Choice) – Award + on-stage recognition with our celebrity judges
- Hottest Chili (People's Choice) – Award + on-stage recognition with our celebrity judges
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