🌶️ Want to Compete in the Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off?

Do you have the best chili in town? Prove it at this year’s Bo’s Roast & Chili Cook-Off! Whether you’re a seasoned chef, a passionate home cook, a restaurant crew, or a firehouse squad, this is your chance to throw down and serve up something unforgettable.

🔥 How to Enter

• Each chili entry comes with 2 VIP tickets to enjoy the event.

• You’ll be provided with:

  • One 6-foot table with a black tablecloth

  • 2-oz. serving cups and spoons (while supplies last)

  • Voting jar for People’s Choice 

  • Best Dressed will be Voted on by our Secret Judges.

NOTE: No electricity is available—bring your own heating source.

🏆 Chili Categories

You may enter one or more of the following judged categories (each entry must be a different chili):

• Best Individual

• Best Restaurant

• Best Firehouse (fire stations only)

• Best Seafood 

• Best Vegan

• It’s Hot Chili (spiciest entry)

🏅 People’s Choice will be voted on by the crowd. $1 = 1 vote, so decorate your booth and bring your A-game!

🍲 Chili Requirements

• Prepare at least 3 gallons of chili.

• You must stay at your booth between 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM to serve and engage with guests.

• Coolers are allowed for contestants but not for ticket holders.

🧭 Event Day Logistics

Arrival & Setup

• Use the dirt road in front of the field for drop-off.

• Vehicles cannot drive or park on the grass.

• Bring a wagon or wheelbarrow to haul supplies.

• After unloading, park in designated public lots.

• Set up your booth and select your table (first come, first served).

• Be fully set up by 11:00 AM.

Judging & Awards

• Chili judging begins at 1:00 PM.

• Awards for judged categories announced at 3:30 PM.

• People’s Choice & Best Dressed Booth winners announced at 4:30 PM.

Breakdown

• No breakdowns before 5:15 PM.

• After the event, Head over to Martins BBQ, enjoy the after-party, the wristband deals, and cheer on the winners! (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

💬 Questions?

Reach out to us before the event if you have any questions. We’re here to help and can’t wait to see what you bring to the field!