Restaurant Chili

RESTAURANT CHILI INFO
Saturday, Nov 8nd 2025 (Note the Second weekend in Nov.)

EVENT SCHEDULE
10:00am – You will load in and setup at your tent/booth
11:00am – Chomp and Stomp festival opens with art, music, and vendors
11:30-11:45am – You will assign someone to bring your provided bowl to the judging tent
12:30pm – Horn blows – ABSOLUTELY NO CHILI IS TO BE SERVED BEFORE THE HORN
5:00-5:30pm – Chili Cook-Off winners announced at the main park
6:00pm – Chomp & Stomp Closes

JUDGING
The Restaurant competition winners are decided by a panel of Judges including Chefs and local Foodies.
While there are no cash prizes for the Restaurants division, winners will receive commemorative plaques to hang in your B&M plus subsequent bragging rights are invaluable! And don’t forget to decorate your booth for the annual Spirit Award.

WHAT TO BRING
All cooks must provide any other cooking and serving utensils along with a means to heat their chili. No electricity will be available and propane or sterno is recommended.
Each team must bring its own fire extinguisher per Atlanta Fire Department regulations.Serving cups WILL be provided to help maintain consistent portions, and patrons will already have their owns spoons as their ‘entrance fee’.

TABLE AND TENT PROVIDED
We will setup a table for you in a 10 x 10 foot tented area. This is your booth so bring any chairs, coolers, towels, etc. You are encouraged to decorate your tent/table for a chance at the coveted Spirit Award!

LOAD-IN PACKET
Your load-in packet will be emailed closer to the festival date with additional details.

ELIGIBILITY
Open only to established restaurants. There is no entry fee but each restaurant must provide a minimum of 15 gallons of chili. We encourage you to make as much chili as you can; the more you make, the more the Chompers will talk you up!