Head to Alton Main Street’s Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, October 27th, from Noon to 3:00 PM at The Renaissance X (401 Piasa St., Alton, IL) for a day of spicy competition and fun! Enjoy live music from The Buzztones and Number4Combo while sampling chili from local competitors.
Tickets will be sold at the door:
- $10 for adults
- $5 for kids 12 & under
Each ticket includes a 2-ounce sample of chili from every contestant.
Local chili experts will compete for $100 prizes in four categories: Individual, Organization, Business, and Restaurant. The team crowned “People’s Choice” will win the coveted silver ladle and bragging rights. There’s also a $100 prize for the best-decorated booth, so participants are encouraged to get creative!
Teams can choose between electric or gas setups for their chili stations. Register your team here:
Team Registration Form
Proceeds support beautification efforts in Downtown Alton. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for local businesses, which include tickets to the event. For more information, contact info@altonmainstreet.org