14th Annual Bo's Roast & Chili CookOff Wrap-Up and Pre-Registration for 2026.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
location to be confirmed.
Brought to you by the James Island Vikings.
🎉 2025 Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off – THANK YOU! 🎉
Over $49,697.00 raised for the 14th Annual Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off supporting local Cancer Support!
Despite the unexpected reschedule, the community showed up in a big way—and we are proud to announce that together, we brought in $49,697.00 of which will work to benefit cancer support organizations right here in the Lowcountry. 💛
We know our rescheduled date may have affected turnout for some, and it’s true—our attendance was lower than in years past. But what never dipped was the heart, energy, and support that make Bo’s Roast the cherished community event it has become. We’ve already started planning for 2026 with renewed energy and important lessons in hand.
🔍 You Spoke, We’re Listening!
We invited feedback—and you delivered! Thank you to everyone who completed our event survey. Your suggestions, praise, and honest insights help us shape the future of Bo’s Roast.
We’re actively reviewing your ideas and plan to implement as many of your requests as possible—from improved announcements to enhanced chili voting, simplified ticketing, and more. This event belongs to our community, and we want to make sure it continues to grow with YOU at the center of it.
In fact, we’re already exploring two possible dates for the 2026 event to ensure better planning and participation for all!
🎗️ In Honor and Celebration of Our Cancer Warriors 🎗️
At the Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off 2025, we gathered not only to raise funds—but to honor the real heroes among us. Those who continue to fight, those who fought with grace, and those whose memory continues to inspire us every day. To the Warriors Still Fighting: Your strength, your courage, and your resilience are the heartbeat of why we gather. We see you. We support you. We walk beside you. To the Warriors We’ve Lost: Your legacy lives on in every hug shared, every dollar raised, and every life touched. We carry your spirit forward in our mission. 💛 Your names were spoken, your lives celebrated, your battles never forgotten. Bo’s Roast is—and always will be—for you.
Advocacy & Support
We support local 501(c)3 non profits that advocate for and support cancer patients and their families in the lowcountry.
🙏 With Gratitude to Our Sponsors
This event would not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our incredible supporters:
💼 2025 Sponsors: Anchor Heating and Air, LLC, Atlantic Termite and Pest Management, Boot Jack, Coca Cola, Corky’s Outdoor Power Equipment, Crews Subaru, El Pollo Guapo, Hughes Event Rental, James Island Heating and Air, LLC, Jason’s Jump Castle, Keri Seay Events, Lowcountry Home Specialties, Merrill Lynch, Redneck Horseshoes, Southern Eagle, Seay Event Rentals, Tow Boat USA Charleston, William Turner Gallery, Wingate Power
2025 WINNING CHILI CATEGORIES:
JACK MCAFEE MEMORIAL WARD – Best Individual/Team – CIMARRON OUTDOORS
Best Firehouse – CFD Ladder 106
Best Restaurant – The Natural Charleston
Best Vegetarian – Cooking-4-Life-SC
HARRY CURTIS MEMORIAL AWARD – Best Hottest & Flavorful – The Pitt
NANCY BROWN MEMORIAL AWARD – People’s Choice – The Three Exterminateers
PAT CAMPBELL, SR. MEMORIAL AWARD – Best Dressed Booth – The Point
brought to you by 
6800+
Supporters
370+
Chili Cook Off Participants
$194,000+
Donated
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