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Chili Competitor

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Deadline: Jan 15, 2027 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Sp-ICE It Up! Chili Competition
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Date: Jan 30, 2027 12:00 pm - Jan 30, 2027 4:00 pm (EST)
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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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$20.00 - $30.00

About the application

You are invited! Chili, music, beer and good company! Come join us for our 22nd Chili Cook-off event for IceFest 2027! Enter your favorite recipe to compete with other locals and pros.

WHO: Professional and Amateur Chili Cooks

WHAT: Chili Competition (*No electric for cookers) 

Awards will be given for both professional and amateur cooks. We look forward to your participation!


Chili competitors are strongly encouraged to take part in the Buroughs FREE food safety course prior to the event.
https://chambersburgpa.gov/pdf/2026%20Chambersburg%20Flyer%20ServSafe.pdf

 

About the event

Sp-ICE It Up! Chili Competition Chili-Q has a new name! Introducing Sp-ICE It Up! Chili Competition, a new name for one of IceFest’s hottest events. Join us Saturday, January 30, 2027, on North Main Street in downtown Chambersburg for an afternoon packed with chili, wings, drinks and live music. Your $20 ticket gets you access to the chili tasting competition, where you can sample entries from participating chili teams and help decide who takes home the bragging rights. The event runs from 12 - 4 p.m. Beverage Garden 12–4 p.m. Sp-ICE It Up! Chili Competition 12–3 p.m. Wing-Off 1–1:30 p.m. Live Music Enjoy live entertainment throughout the event. WHERE: North Main Street, Chambersburg WHEN: Saturday, January 30, 2027 TICKET: $20 per person ✅ 10 chili tasting tickets to sample a variety of bold and flavorful recipes ✅ The chance to vote for your favorite chili creation ✅ Access to the Beverage Garden for beer, wine, and cocktails ✅ Live music and great entertainment ✅ Access to the Wing-Off competition ✅ A fun and lively atmosphere full of food, friends, and community spirit The event takes over approximately 16,000 square feet of North Main Street and welcomes hundreds of attendees, with a social media reach of more than 27,000. Come hungry, bring your friends and get ready to Sp-ICE It Up! Thank you Orrstown Bank for making this event possible.
Downtown Chambersburg Inc
Downtown Chambersburg Inc
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Downtown Chambersburg Inc
Downtown Chambersburg Inc
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Terms & Conditions

GUIDELINES:

1)      Divisions: Professional and Amateur / Cash prize for Pros and Gift Prizes for Amateurs.

2)      Competition categories include Chili and People’s Choice

3)      Cookers are encouraged to arrive by 9:00 AM or arrange to cook on-site overnight. Streets will be closed at 9AM.

4)      Cookers are encouraged to provide at least 10 gallons of Chili and/or Pulled Pork. The crowds are large, so more the merrier!

5)      Booth decoration is encouraged!

6)      The general public will be paying to taste and vote for Peoples Choice Award. Selected judges will be voting on the winners for each category in Pro and Amateurs.

7)      10x10 space (you must bring your tent/canopy), tasting cups/utensils for consumers will be provided.

8)      Cookers must bring a tent/canopy, tables, chairs, and supplies.

 

Sp-ICE It Up! Awards:
Judges’ tastings begin just prior to the event (11:45am estimate) and awards/prizes announced at 3PM.

 

Professional Division: Chili for EACH CATEGORY!

  • 1st Place: $500 and trophy
  • 2nd Place: $200 and trophy
  • 3rd Place: $50 and trophy
  • 4th Place: Free Entry in 2026 Chili Cook-off


Amateur:

  • 1st Place: Gift Card ($500 value) and trophy
  • 2nd Place: Gift Card ($200 value) and trophy
  • 3rd Place: Gift Card ($50 value) and trophy
  • 4th Place: Free Entry in 2026 Chili Cook-off

 

People’s Choice Chili:

  • 1st Place: $150 
  • 2nd Place: $100 
  • 3rd Place: $50 
  • Best Decorated Booth: $100
  • Spiciest Chili: $50
  • Sweetest Chili: $50

Prices

Amateur Booth $20.00 Non-refundable
Pro Booth $30.00 Non-refundable

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  • Amateur or Pro

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