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Chili Cook-off & Car Show 2026
February 28
Join us February 28th for the Annual Chili Cook-Off, Car Show, & Vendor Marketplace hosted by the Santa Rosa Kids House!
Donations will be accepted to benefit the Santa Rosa Kids’ House
Teams will battle for trophies and recognition by showing off their best chili recipe. Car Show includes “Best of” categories such as classics and imports. Small Businesses can sell their products in our Marketplace.
Chili Info
- A MINIMUM of 5 gallons of chili must be scratch made on site
- RESERVE ENOUGH CHILI FOR JUDGING AT NOON
- Set-up begins at 8 a.m. You must supply your own cooking device, tables, tents, knives, cutting boards, etc to create your chili
- You may not start prep work or cooking until you are told to do so. All ingredients must be chopped, sliced, or diced on site except for canned goods.
- Power is NOT available. Propane cookers preferred.
- 1st, 2nd, and 4rd place awards for chili. We will also have a People’s Choice award. All judges’ decisions are final.
- Tasters pay $10 and taste all chilis. We (SRKH) will provide sample bowls, spoons, and napkins. Chili samples are ONLY to be given to those who have purchased wristbands on location.
- Additional 6 tickets to vote on their favorite chili (People’s Choice Award) with each $5 donation
- Timeline for Chili Contestants: Cooking begins @9am, Tasting @11 and. Judging @noon. We will pick up the chili 15-20 min before judging
- $50 per team
SIGN YOUR CHILI TEAM UP HERE
Car Info
- Trophies will be for best in class
- Entrant agrees to hold Santa Rosa Kids’ House harmless
- Entry fee-NONE. Donations will be appreciated and benefit Santa Rosa Kids’ House
- There will be a 50/50 raffle too!
Marketplace Info
- You provide tent and table
- No electricity provided (no generators allowed)
- Set-up 8:00-9:00, breakdown completed by 2:30
- Vendors $30 per booth, payment must be received by 2/23 by 3pm
- If food, must be pre-packaged take-away only
- For more information, please email narissag@srkidshouse.org
Sponsorship Info
We are looking for sponsors now!
Carolina Reaper $500
- Sponsor name & logo on advertising materials
- If materials received after deadline date, you can still but a Carolina Reaper sponsor, but your logo will not appear on the flyers.
- Sponsor name & logo on Santa Rosa Kids House website for one year
- Sponsor name & logo on social media posts for 60 days
- 1 team-Chili Cook-Off Team Entry
- DEADLINE FOR LOGO TO APPEAR ON ADVERTISING MATERIALS…. Jan. 28, 2026
Become a Carolina Reaper Sponsor here
Habanero Pepper $300
- Sponsor logo on SRKH Website for one year
- Sponsor logo on social media for 60 days
- 1 Team Chili Cook-Off Team Entry
Become a Habanero Pepper sponsor here
Poblano Pepper $100
- Sponsor name on social media for 60 days
- 1 Team Chili cook-off Team Entry
