Team Chili

Team CHILI INFO
Saturday, Nov 8nd 2025
(Note: this year it's the *second* weekend in November)

TEAM NAME

Please enter your Team Chili name where it says "Business Name" below. You will also enter names for your chili later in the application.

E.G. "Team Chump", Meat Entry: "Hot Stuff" & Veggie Entry: "Corny Joke"

JUDGING

PRIZES HAVE INCREASED! Cash prizes for the Team Chili include two First Place prizes of $150 (1 for Meat, and 1 for Veg), two Second Place prizes ($100), two Third Place prizes ($75), and meat only 4th & 5th place ($50ea).  

Don’t forget to decorate your booth for the annual Spirit Awards! There's an overall prize for Spirit, plus Honorable Mentions for: Punniest (Most Clever Theme or Name), Best Costumes, and Most Interesting (or Weird).  

Team Chili competition winners are decided by a panel of Judges.

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

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

Entry fee is $100. We appreciate your contributions to Chomp and we couldn't do this without you! We promise to work hard to make your participation smooth, and strive to make your experience rewarding.  If you have any special requests or hardships, please do not hesitate to ask.

Each entry must be a minimum of 5 gallons of chili. We encourage you to make as much chili as you can; the more you make, the more the Chompers will enjoy!