CHILI COOK-OFF

Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | 11a – 5:30p

Wayfarer Appalachia – Tazewell, VA

Rain or Shine | Family-Friendly | Open to All Ages

Think your chili has what it takes?

Show off your best recipe in one (or more!) of our fun and fiery competition categories:

CATEGORIES:

• Red Chili (With Meat)

• Red Chili (Vegetarian)

• White Chili

• Youth Division (Ages 8–15)

• People’s Choice (Top Overall Chili!)

💥 $25 Entry Fee per Team

Youth Division: Free!
Public tasting starts at 3:30PM
Winners announced at 6:00PM at the Main St. stage

Voted on by the public!
All entries receive a table, electricity, sample cups & spoons!

🎶 PLUS:

• DJ and Live Music

• S’mores Station

• Tazmania Cornhole Tournament

📅 Important Info:

• Register by: September 27, 2025

• Setup begins: 11:00AM

• Click here to register: wayfarerappalachia.com/chili

🔥 KEEP IT FUN – NOT FUSSY!

• All chili must be homemade

• All chili must be made on site

👩‍🍳 Be bold. Be spicy. Be legendary.

Join us for a day of friendly heat and hometown flavor at the Wayfarer!