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Chili Cook-Off

  • The Ten Acre Garden 148 Chambers Farm Lane Canton, NC, 28716 United States (map)

🌢️πŸ”₯ THE TEN ACRE GARDEN FALL FESTIVAL CHILI COOK-OFF! πŸ”₯🌢️

πŸ† Who will be crowned Chili Champion 2026? πŸ†

Join us for a flavorful showdown during the Ten Acre Garden Fall Festival on Sunday, October 4th! Whether your chili is spicy, mild, meaty, veggie-packed, traditional, or completely your own creation, we want to taste it! 🌢️🍲

🎟️ FREE ENTRY FOR ALL CHILI COOK-OFF PARTICIPANTS!

CLICK HERE to register for FREE.

Bring your best recipe, compete for the title of Chili Champion 2026, and win a $50 gift certificate to The Ten Acre Garden Farm Stand & Pizza Trailer! πŸ•πŸŒ±

πŸ“… EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, October 4th
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM

πŸ† Judging & Tasting: 3:00–4:00 PM
🌢️ Public Tasting: 4:00–5:00 PM

🍲 WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your FREE participant registration includes:

πŸͺ‘ Table for your chili station
⚑ Access to electricity
πŸ₯„ Utensils
πŸ₯£ Bowls
πŸ₯› Sour cream
πŸ§€ Cheese
πŸ§… Red onions

And, of course, the chance to become the 2026 Chili Champion! πŸ†πŸŒΆοΈ

🎁 PRIZE: $50 gift certificate to The Ten Acre Garden Farm Stand & Pizza Trailer

πŸ“‹ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

🍲 Chili Preparation: All chili must be fully prepared and cooked prior to the event. Cooking on-site is not allowed.

⚑ Crockpots: Please bring your chili in a crockpot, ready to serve.

🌢️ Quantity: Prepare a minimum of 1 gallon of chili to ensure there is enough for judging and public tasting.

⏰ Arrival & Setup: Please arrive and have your station set up by 2:30 PM.

πŸ† Judging: Chili will be judged on taste, texture, aroma, and appearance. Participants should be present at their station from 3:00–4:00 PM.

πŸ₯„ Public Tasting: At 4:00 PM, we'll open the cook-off to the public! Donations will be accepted for tasting, with 100% of donations going to Haywood Christian Ministry, a local nonprofit that supports farms and farmers in providing access to good food within Haywood County. ❀️🌱

⚠️ Food Safety: Please follow all food safety guidelines. Clearly list all ingredients and any allergens present in your chili at your station.

🀝 Sportsmanship: Bring your best chili and your best attitude! Please display good sportsmanship and conduct yourself in a professional manner.

🌢️πŸ”₯ Think you've got what it takes to be Chili Champion 2026?

Bring your best pot of chili and join us for a fun afternoon of food, friendly competition, and community at The Ten Acre Garden Fall Festival! πŸ‚πŸ²πŸ†

FREE ENTRY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!

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