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!
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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
2025 WINNERS
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TRADITIONAL CHILI
Laurel Machine and Foundry “Hot Iron Chili”
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HOMESTYLE CHILI
Team C. Jones
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Bounds Family Dental “Chili With Bite”
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SPIRIT AWARD
Red Fox Realty “Make Chili Not War”
Photos by Chad Edwards, MCE Photography
