08/23/2026
COOKERS WANTED: 36th Annual Rotary Chili Cook Off
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Registration/Check in starts @ 8:30 am
No Cost to register a team of Cookers - Tastings from 11 am to 1:00 pm
Register your team here: https://poultney-rotary.weebly.com/chili-cook-off-day-event_2026.html
Rules and Regulations
Saturday, September 26, 2026
1 – No charge for cookers!
2 – It is suggested to have a list of the ingredients in your chili at your table.
3 – No open fires are permitted for cooking, should your chili self-ignite, it's the team's responsibility to extinguish all flames. A fire extinguisher might be a good idea. Coleman type stoves – either gas or propane are suggested.
4 – If you are an established business and wish to sell your products, you may, at your area.
5 – We suggest preparing at least 10-12 gallons of chili for tasting and voting. Beer/alcohol is allowed as an ingredient for your chili. We are estimating OVER 700 people, each with a 2 oz mug.
6 – Come as early as 8:30am, and must be all set up by 10:00am. You may begin preparations prior, and add final touches and your secret ingredients the morning of the event onsite.
7 – Tasting and voting will begin at 11:00am and prizes will be awarded at 1:30pm
8 – Cookers will be given approximately 10 feet of space. A table and a ladle will be provided by the Poultney Rotary Club. Teams will provide their own overhead tarps, if necessary, chairs, and any booth decorations.
9 – Judging is by a panel of 3 judges, and popular vote. $1,000 in prizes! Best chili, Popular Vote - $300. Judges: 1st Place - $300, 2nd Place - $250, and Best Themed Set Up - $150
