Chili Masters!

Got the "Best Chili on the Beach?" Wanna win cold, hard cash???

All you need is $25 and at least 10 gallons of ORIGINAL chili per recipe. (Yes, you may enter multiple recipes.)

To enter, fill out your information and pay the $25 entry fee. Spots will go fast, so sign up ASAP... 

OK ... WHAT IS “CHILI”?

Chili is defined as “any kind of meat or meat combination cooked with peppers, spices, beans and other ingredients except rice, pasta, chips, etc.” 

What you serve for “Peoples’ Choice” is up to you…

However, Judges will not accept anything other than chili, as descibed above…

Pre-packaged mixes are not allowed.

You must assemble and cook your recipe on site 11/15 starting no sooner than 8am.

Exceptions include canned/bottled tomatoes, tomato sauce/paste, peppers and pepper sauce, beverages, broth, grinding or mixing of spices, soaking your beans etc…

NO, you can NOT smoke meats in advance or marry ingredients and/or slow cook them prior to 8am 11/15.

We will let everyone know to light their burners/grills at 8am ...

Sorry, we do NOT provide electric hookups.

WHAT TO BRING:

You MUST supply at least 10 gallons of ORIGINAL chili per recipe…

If you enter more than one recipe, then you are responsible for 10 gallons for each recipe…

We will supply chili cups and spoons; everything else is on you …

Bring your own thermometer and hand washing station in accordance with DHEC regulations.

Bring a 10x10 pop-up tent; tables and cleaning supplies/trash bags. NOTE: tent weights are required for this event.

Post a sign identifying each recipe you enter separately as well as any unusual ingredients like nuts, chocolate, game meats or shellfish for those with food allergies.

Likewise, if you plan to compete for the HOTTEST chili, please be sure to let everyone know ...

CHECK IN:

Set up is 6 - 7:30am Sunday 11/15/25.

Do NOT show up early and block traffic.

We will show you to your spot; no, you may NOT move spots.

Drop off your gear/move your vehicle BEFORE setting up...

ANYONE NOT ON SITE BY 8:00 AM WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

SAMPLING:

To compete for the People's Choice, serve 3 oz samples of chili to the public from 11- 5 p.m.

Serve only 3oz samples, in Chilympics cups, to patrons with an AYCE wristband only; please check for wristbands...

Display your Recipe # prominently and encourage the public to vote for you at the Voting Tent BEFORE 5pm...

CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

People’s Choice

Hottest,

Best Overall 

Best Vegetarian

Best Amateur

Best Theme (Recipe Name/Costumes/Decoration)

Winners for every category except People’s Choice are selected by a judges’ panel; People's Choice is determined by popular vote/one vote per person.

Winners will receive an original Chilympics trophy and cool PRIZES from our sponsors.

Best Overall and People’s Choice winners will receive $1,000 each.

We will announce all of our winners on stage at 5:30pm.

BLIND JUDGING:

Our judges will score each recipe anonymously.

We will give you a notecard with your Recipe # on one side.

Include this notecard with your samples, but…

Do NOT write your team name or identify yourself.

Simply put the notecard on the tray with your samples.

Do NOT interact with the judges prior to judging.

Competing for the Hottest recipe? Let us know in advance…

AND post a sign explaining how hot your chili is, please!

DECORUM:

Tailgate, trash talk, and goof off as much as possible, but clean up after yourselves, respect the Zero Footprint Rule, and HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!

Please respect our volunteers, the staff, the community, law enforcement, and the venue.

If you plan on drinking, please drink responsibly and assign a designated driver, carpool, taxi, Uber, or Lyft so everyone gets home safely. 

Thank you and may the Best Chili Win!!!

See you all very soon …

Good Luck!

ZERO FOOTPRINT: 

This is a No Plastic/Styrofoam event. Any Styrofoam or single-use plastics like bottled water, for example, are strictly prohibited. This includes to-go containers, cups, bags and utensils. Please.

You are responsible for your spot. Period. Bring trash bags, separate trash and recycling, and keep your spot clean. 

If you have any questions, please reach out in advance.

Thank you!