October 24, 2026 • Indian Land, South Carolina
A day of chili, community, competition, live entertainment, local vendors, family fun, and meaningful nonprofit impact.
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Day-of Schedule
Full schedule coming soon — details to be announced.
Schedule Coming Soon →One day. Endless flavor. Here's everything happening at the Carolinas Chili Championship 2026.
Enjoy chili from cook teams and vote for your favorites during People's Choice activities.
Live music from James Doyle, Carolina Honey, and Brayden Phillips Band across the day.
Shop, eat, connect, and support local businesses participating in the event.
Celebrate a nonprofit event built around service, connection, and giving back.
Sign-ups begin at 11:00 AM in the Craft Beer Zone. Bags fly at noon!
Check out the LA Classic Cruisers car show — a crowd favorite alongside the chili competition.
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13 sponsorship tiers from $250 to $15,000. Every package includes a $100 donation to a nonprofit competitor.
Register your team and compete for glory in the Carolinas Chili Championship. Multiple categories for all skill levels.
$75
Open to any individual or team. Compete in Open Division, People's Choice, and Showmanship.
$150
Businesses can compete while promoting their brand. Includes signage and social media recognition.
$0 (Free)
Nonprofits compete free with a minimum 3-gallon chili donation for public tasting.
Reach thousands of attendees. We welcome food trucks, artisan vendors, retail businesses, and service providers.
10×10 standard space. One space per vendor.
$75 vendor fee. Nonprofits with a cook team compete free.
No electricity or water provided — plan accordingly.
Relive the excitement from past Carolinas Chili Championships.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors who made it all possible.
Whether you're interested in sponsoring, competing, vending, or attending — we'd love to hear from you.