🌶️ Join the Sizzle at Hubbard's Marina Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 27th! 🌶️

🏆 Heat up your taste buds and your chances of winning big in our Chili Cook-Off! With mouthwatering flavors, fantastic prizes, and a whole lot of fun, this event is a must-attend on Final Friday: October 27th at Hubbard’s Marina starting at 6pm est.

🔥 Chili Cook-Off Prizes: 🔥

🥇 1st Place: Take home the crown and a sizzling $300 trip fare – a chili victory like no other!
🥈 2nd Place: Spice things up and win $100 for your outstanding chili.
🥉 3rd Place: You’ll score a free Hubbard’s Marina hat and shirt!

🎟️ But wait, there’s more! 🎟️

We’re not just bringing the heat to the competition, but also to the raffle prizes:

🚤 Raffle Prizes:

  • 2 Free 3hr Shell Key Trips for 4 lucky winners!
  • 1 Thrilling 5hr Fishing Trip for 2 lucky anglers!

🎶 Enjoy the rhythms and melodies of live music throughout the event, creating the perfect atmosphere to savor your chili and dance the day away.

🦞 And speaking of savoring, don’t miss our crawfish boil, adding even more deliciousness to your day. It’s the perfect pairing for your chili experience.

👻 Last but not least, it wouldn’t be October without some spooktacular fun! There will also be a costume party and Trunk or Treat at the main stage, so come dressed to impress, and you might just win some extra treats! 

Don’t miss out on the hottest event of the season – Hubbard’s Marina Chili Cook-Off on October 27th. Gather your friends, family, and fellow chili enthusiasts and get ready to spice things up!

For more information and to register your chili,  Use the form on the page! 🔥🌶️

Chili Cook-Off Entry Form

Official Chili Cook-off Rules

Open for setup at 5:30 pm
Open to the public for tasting at 6pm
Winners announced at 8:00 pm

General Rules and Regulations

  • Contestants must pre-register to enter the contest.
  • Chili can be cooked on site the day of the cook-off. Please arrive early as Parking gets a little crazy.
  • Contestants will be responsible for supplying all cooking utensils and supplies needed.
  • No wood or coal burning allowed.
  • You must be willing to taste your own chili.
  • Chili must be covered with a lid when not serving.

Hubbard’s Marina will supply bowls/spoons for public to taste.  They will also supply Electricity for crockpots or warmers.

A panel of judges will determine the top 3 entries.  The decision of the judges will be final.  Top 3 Chili’s will be determined by the number of votes given to each contestant by the public.

Tokens (to be determined) will be provided to the public for voting.

Teams are encouraged, not required, to name their chili and decorate their cooking area to reflect that name. This chili cook-off is for those who just want to have fun and be recognized for their superb culinary skills.  Dress up, wear a costume, just have fun!

Judges must abstain from inspecting or tasting chili prior to judging. 
Judges must not be associated with any cook at the cook-off (e.g., one spouse cooking and the other spouse judging).

Judging criteria and scoring – A single score takes into consideration the five criteria for scoring chili:

  • Aroma
  • Consistency
  • Color
  • Taste
  • Aftertaste

Scoring – Each cup of chili will be scored on its own merits with a whole number from 0 to 5, 5 being the highest.