Public Safety Chili Cook-Off

07/21/2026

🔥 We Need More Chili Warriors! 🔥

We're turning up the heat for this year's Public Safety Chili Cook-Off, but we’re still looking for a few more teams to join the fun!

Do you work in public safety, emergency services, own a local business or restaurant, or represent a community group with a competitive spirit (and a killer chili recipe)? We want YOU to throw your hat in the ring and compete for bragging rights, trophies, and the coveted title of Best Chili in Town!

🌶️ It’s a great way to support a good cause, connect with the community, and show off your culinary skills.

📅 Spots are limited—don’t wait!
📲 Contact us today for more information - [email protected] or message us here!

Tag a team that needs to enter 👇 and let’s make this the spiciest year yet! 🔥

06/24/2026

06/16/2026

🌶️ Become a Sponsor of the 2026 Public Safety Chili Cook-Off! 🌶️

We're excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now available for this year's event on September 13, 2026!

Last year's Chili Cook-Off welcomed nearly 1,100 attendees and brought together public safety agencies, local businesses, community organizations, and community members for an unforgettable day of food, fun, and friendly competition.

Your sponsorship helps support the 4 Spirits Distillery Veterans Scholarship Fund, The Sheriff's Foundation, and the Philomath Police Foundation, while putting your business in front of hundreds of attendees from across our community.

From our premier Carolina Reaper Sponsorship to entry-level sponsorship opportunities, we have options for businesses of all sizes.

📩 Send us a message for sponsorship information and benefits. We'd love to partner with you!

Send a message to learn more

05/21/2026

We’re excited to start planning for the 2026 Public Safety Chili Cook-Off, and we’re looking for sponsors to help make this year’s event a success! 🌶️

Last year, nearly 1,100 people joined us for an afternoon of chili, fun, and community support, helping raise funds for the 4 Spirits Distillery Veterans Scholarship Fund, Benton County Sheriff’s Foundation, and Philomath Police Foundation.

This year’s cook-off will be Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grounds.

If your business or organization would like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you! Check out our sponsorship levels by following the link below, or sending us a message for more information.

03/05/2026

🌶️🔥 Save the Date: Public Safety Chili Cook-Off 2026! 🔥🌶️

The pots are coming back out and the competition is heating up again!

Join us for the Annual Public Safety Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This year’s event will once again bring together local agencies, businesses, and community members for an afternoon full of incredible chili, friendly competition, and community fun.

Come taste your way through a wide variety of chili recipes, vote for your favorites, and help crown this year’s chili champions. Whether you like it mild, smoky, spicy, or “why did I do this to myself,” there will be something for everyone.

In addition to great chili, we’ll have:
🌶️ Raffles and prizes
🌶️ Community teams competing for bragging rights
🌶️ A fun afternoon supporting a great cause

If you’ve attended before, you know how good it gets. If you haven’t yet, this is the year to change that.

More details will be coming soon… but for now mark your calendars and start thinking about your chili eating strategy.