You’ve been asking, and we’re happy to announce that we are relaunching our crowd-favorite Chili Cook-Off after a few-year hiatus! Enter your best chili recipe for a chance to win one of the top three prizes. Contestants must use at least THREE ingredients from Findlay Market in their chili recipe, and they will be judged on overall flavor, texture, use of Findlay Market ingredients, creativity, and aroma. This Chili Cook-Off is open to the public and we are only accepting 20 contestants, so sign up now! 

Contestant Requirements:

• At least 3 ingredients must be sourced from 3 different Findlay Market Merchants. If a contestant fails to include 3 Market ingredients, they are subject to disqualification.

• Must bring crockpot

• Must bring serving spoon

We will provide sample cups and spoons for the chili to be handed out to guests.

Prizes: 

• 1st Place: $100 Findlay Market Gift Certificate and a "Chili" bag from Beautiful Bags Lady

• 2nd Place: $50 Findlay Market Gift Certificate

• 3rd Place: $25 Findlay Market Gift Certificate

Refund Policy:
In the event that we need to cancel the Chili Cook-Off, please note that payments are non-refundable and will be gratefully accepted as a donation to the Corporation for Findlay Market, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution directly supports vital food access and food entrepreneurship initiatives in our community.