The United Way of Eastern Frontier Country is kicking off campaign season with the 3rd annual Kickoff Cookoff on Tuesday, August 26, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center’s Safety Center, 1 John C Bruton, Blvd, Shawnee, OK.
A $10 ticket will get you in the door to enjoy over 20 local chilis with all the fixins while secret judges taste test for Most Unique, Most Spicy, Perfect for Babies, and the Judge’s Favorite.
The last chili category is Voter’s Choice, so bring cash, because $1 is 1 vote!
$25 registration fee and a crockpot to participate as a Chili Chef, and register soon, as there are only 24 spots available!
2024 Chili Winners
Most Spicy – Indaco Metal’s “Permanent Damage”
Most Unique – OGE’s “Turkey Poblano Chili”
Perfect for Babies – Gordon Cooper Technology Center’s “White Chicken Chili”
Judge’s Favorite – Oklahoma Baptist University’s “Chili Mac”
Voter’s Choice – Faithco Church’s “Ronnie T’s TNT”
2023 Chili Winners
Most Spicy – John Stobbe’s “Hurts So Good”
Most Unique – David Dinsmore’s “Cincinnati Skyline Chili”
Perfect for Babies – Erika Genty’s “Erika’s Sweet Chili”
Judge’s Favorite – Charles Pierro’s “Charlie’s Chili”
Voter’s Choice – Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity’s “Chili Nelson: “The Red Texas Stranger”
The United Way of Eastern Frontier Country is kicking off campaign season with the 3rd annual Kickoff Cookoff on Tuesday, August 26, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center’s Safety Center, 1 John C Bruton, Blvd, Shawnee, OK.
A $10 ticket will get you in the door to enjoy over 20 local chilis with all the fixins while secret judges taste test for Most Unique, Most Spicy, Perfect for Babies, and the Judge’s Favorite.
The last chili category is Voter’s Choice, so bring cash, because $1 is 1 vote!
$25 registration fee and a crockpot to participate as a Chili Chef, and register soon, as there are only 24 spots available!
2024 Chili Winners
Most Spicy – Indaco Metal’s “Permanent Damage”
Most Unique – OGE’s “Turkey Poblano Chili”
Perfect for Babies – Gordon Cooper Technology Center’s “White Chicken Chili”
Judge’s Favorite – Oklahoma Baptist University’s “Chili Mac”
Voter’s Choice – Faithco Church’s “Ronnie T’s TNT”
2023 Chili Winners
Most Spicy – John Stobbe’s “Hurts So Good”
Most Unique – David Dinsmore’s “Cincinnati Skyline Chili”
Perfect for Babies – Erika Genty’s “Erika’s Sweet Chili”
Judge’s Favorite – Charles Pierro’s “Charlie’s Chili”
Voter’s Choice – Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity’s “Chili Nelson: “The Red Texas Stranger”