BANKFIRST CHILI COOK OFF
Laurel Main Street kicks off each new year with the annual BankFirst Chili Cook Off. Join us on Central Avenue on the second Saturday in February for live music and Laurel's finest chili!
All entries are cooked on site and judged by a team of professionals.
Children under twelve can grab a hot dog at the BankFirst Hospitality Tent, sample the chili, and enjoy the festivities, FREE!
Although we love our furry friends, we ask that you leave your pets at home. Thank you!
Ticket Sales for the 2027 BankFirst Chili Cook Off will go live on January 1, 2027.
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Entry wristbands are $15 presale or $20 at the door. Pottery bowls will be for sale at the event for $15 and are hand crafted by local potter, Jeremy Brooke.
Entries allow attendees to browse teams and taste a 2oz portion of each team's chili, and then cast their vote for the People’s Choice Winner!
THINK YOUR CHILI CAN TAKE THE HEAT?
Click below to compete!
Prizes generously provided by BankFirst.
Grand Prize (Traditional): $1000 & The Chili Pepper Traveling Trophy
2nd Place Traditional: $300
Grand Prize (Homestyle): $1,000 & The Chili Pot Traveling Trophy
2nd Place Homestyle: $300
People’s Choice: $200 & Hand-crafted pottery by Jeremy Brooke
Spirit Tent Theme Award: $200 & Hand-crafted pottery by Jeremy Brooke
2026 WINNERS
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TRADITIONAL CHILI
Hot Tamale Mamas
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HOMESTYLE CHILI
Open Eyes presents FlavorTown
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Hometown Roofing
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SPIRIT AWARD
Red Fox Realty's "The Founding Flavors"
Photos by Malik Davis, MD Canvas Art & Photography
