Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off

Sunday October 19th, 2025

Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, to be held on 10/19/25 from Noon until 3:00 p.m.

RAIN OR SHINE – on the beautiful patio at FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar!

LIVE MUSIC by Number 4 Combo!

The Chili Cook-Off is a great civic event that encourages local chili chefs (both amateur & professional) to match their favorite recipe with others in similar categories in this fiery competition.

Tickets will only be available at the door: $10.00 for adults & $5.00 for kids 12 & under. Your ticket gains you a sample of chili from each team.

Judges will award $100 prizes to winners in 4 categories: Individual, Organization, Business, and Restaurant. The team chosen as “People’s Choice” will receive the coveted silver ladle and bragging rights. In addition to awards for the best chili, we are also giving a $100 prize for the best-decorated booth, so come prepared to put your theme as well as your chili on display!

INTRODUCING THIS YEAR’S COMPETITORS:

INDIVIDUALS
Brett Demond
Anthony Thorstad
Cassie Tarter *CATEGORY WINNER!
Stacey Webb
Jack Scanlan
Douglas Wiebler-Myers
Jason Heeren & Brendan Lawson

BUSINESSES
Anderson’s Barbershop *BEST DECORATED WINNER!
Peter’s Produce
Toddle Towne Learning Centers
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing *CATEGORY WINNER!

RESTAURANTS
The Old Bakery Beer Company *CATEGORY WINNER!
Riverside Grille Argosy Casino Alton
Bossanova Restaurant
My Just Desserts

ORGANIZATIONS
Jacoby Arts Center – Board of Directors *CATEGORY WINNER!
Alton Athletic Association *PEOPLES’ CHOICE WINNER!