SCHOLARSHIP CHILI COOK-OFF

This cool weather competition will warm us all for the coming Fair with all proceeds going to the MCFA Scholarship Fund. Scholarships are awarded Montgomery County Seniors looking to pursue further education after High School as well as to County youth through their participation in one or more of our Fair programs. The “meat” of the competition will be a from-scratch Chili Cook-Off, but the fun will continue with a cornhole tournament, prizes, and more!Details:Saturday February 6, 2026 – Montgomery County Fairground PavilionsChili Cook-Off Team Entry: (Limited to 40 teams)Divisions: ChiliBloody MaryBest Dressed Bloody Mary (Optional)Kids Open Breakfast: Kids are encouraged to participate in this new category to show off their culinary skills! Food to be prepared on-site. $20 per child.*NEW* Best Decorated Booth for the 70th Anniversary of the Montgomery County Fair and RodeoCook-Off Details: Teams of up to 3 individuals will collaborate a pot of prize-winning Chili for Champion, Reserve and 3rd Place. Bloody Mary’s will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place. Taster’s Choice will be given 1st place only.Schedule of Events:7:00-8:30am: Check-in and Setup9:00am: Cooks Meeting9:30am: Kids Breakfast Turn-in10:00am: Cornhole Tournament 10:00am: Bloody Mary turn-in12:00pm: Chili turn-in1:00pm: Decorated Bloody Mary turn-in2:30pm: Results/AwardsCosts: $300/Team of 3 Games & Prizes:Games: A corn hole tournament will be open to the public with a $20 buy-in. (Limited to 32 teams & not for points)Prizes: Awards, website, and social media recognition will go to the top 3 teams in each competition. Only one winner named in Best Dressed Bloody Mary.Entries open on Monday, October 19 and will close on Friday, January 22 at 5:00pm!Two Ways to Sign Up!Enter online and make your payment below ORPrint and deliver the form and payment via mail to the Fair Office or via email to: [email protected] PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM CHILI COOK-OFF RULES