Chili Cook-Off (16th Annual)
Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Join us for our 16th Annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2 PM to 6 PM at Cutler Ridge Park!
Cook-Off Registration
The cook-off is open to everyone and we will have three divisions—Amateurs, Restaurants, and Firehouses. Cook-off categories are:
- Chili
- Salsa
- Cornbread
Cash prizes will be awarded in all three categories as well as for "Best Decorated Booth" and "People's Choice."
Click here to learn more and register to compete!
Event Highlights
- Free Chili, Salsa, and Cornbread samples (while supplies last)
- Food Trucks
- Live Music by hometown band Cutler Stew
- Kids Zone: Face painters, inflatables, video game bus, and balloon artists
Event Timeline
- 2:00 PM-5:00 PM:
- Live Music by Cutler Stew
- Chili, Cornbread, and Salsa tasting (while supplies last)
- 5:00 PM: Awards Presentation
- 6:00 PM: Event Ends
Sponsored by District 8 Commissioner, Danielle Cohen Higgins
For vendor and sponsorship opportunities or for additional information, contact Maria Herrera-Mendoza at mherrera-mendoza@cutlerbay-fl.gov or call (786) 459-7389.
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