12th Annual Windsor
Chili Cook-Off
Join us on September 6, 2025
Noon to 4:00 PM
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids (8 to 12 years old)
Chili * Beer * Live Music
The highly anticipated 12th Annual Windsor Chili Cook Off will return Saturday, September 6, 2025, calling on chili enthusiasts and culinary wizards alike to showcase their skills in a savory showdown.
The Windsor Chili Cook-Off is an annual culinary event hosted by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce celebrating the rich tradition of chili making and community spirit. This Cook-Off brings together amateur and professional chili chefs from Windsor and beyond, showcasing their unique recipes for a chance to win cash prizes, trophies, bragging rights, and to have a lot of fun. The event offers a high-energy atmosphere with live music, local vendors, and great food. A portion of proceeds are shared with Farm to Pantry (F2P) is a Windsor-based nonprofit organization.
Teams will have a chance to win cash prizes in addition to trophies and bragging rights. Organized by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, this beloved community event promises a day filled with delicious chili, local libations, and vibrant entertainment.
Local Entertainment: Dustin Saylor is a Northern California home grown American Country Singer Songwriter.
Exclusive Wine Sponsor: Mengler Family Wines
Craft Beer: We love cold beer with our chili, and plenty of beer-on-tap will be available from local favorites.
Charitable Impact: A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit Farm to Pantry, a local nonprofit organization. By participating in the Windsor Chili Cook-Off, attendees and sponsors alike contribute directly to this vital cause.
Farm to Pantry (F2P) is a Windsor-based, BIPOC/women-operated food justice nonprofit. With the help of volunteers, the organization gleans produce from local backyards and farms throughout Sonoma County and distributes it to food insecure neighbors. Farm to Pantry ensures no food is wasted in Sonoma County, an agriculturally abundant part of the world. In addition, the non-profit preserves environmental health and provides fresh, locally-grown food, that would otherwise go to waste, to underserved families.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Windsor Town Green
- Tickets: available for purchase at WindsorChamber.com/chili-cook-off
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids (8 to 12 years old).
Got Chili skills?
- Bring a team and win cash prizes!
- Promote your brand
- Have fun!
- Click here for a PDF version of the Team Registration Form
To complete your application online, click here for the fillable form.
Want to get in front of over 1800 people?
- Food, treat, and craft vendors
- Kids activities and community groups
- Showcase your business
- Deadline is August 21, 2025
- Click here for a PDF version of the Vendor Form.
To complete your application online, click here for the fillable form.
Want exposure and recognition for your business?
- Be a sponsor and enjoy publicity and perks. Click below for details.
- Deadline to be on all publicity materials is June 24, 2025.
- Click here for a PDF version of the Sponsorship Form
To complete your application online, click here for the fillable form.
Walmart
Sutter Health
Staubli
Healdsburg Lumber
Amaturo
2024 Chili Cook-Off Winners
Traditional:
1st - 707 Plumbers & Electric
2nd - Defensible Space Chili, SoCo Fire Department
Homestyle:
1st - First Class Chili, Leadership Windsor
2nd - Netflix & Chili, Santa Rosa Fire Department
People's Choice:
1st - Travel with Joffe
2nd - Not Hormel, The Bike Shop
3rd - Wood in Action, Healdsburg Lumber & Aaction Rents
Best in Show:
Netflix & Chili, Santa Rosa Fire Department
On Market Street, Windsor Town Green
Please join us in Windsor, California for an exceptional day of awesome CHILI and great LIVE MUSIC - all for a GOOD CAUSE!
YOU choose the best Chili for the People's Choice award!