12th Annual Windsor
Chili Cook-Off
Join us on September 6, 2025
Noon to 4:00 PM
Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for kids (8 to 12 years old),
and your ticket includes one beverage of your choice.
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 local organizations.
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.
Charitable Impact: A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit a local nonprofit organization. By participating in the Windsor Chili Cook-Off, attendees and sponsors alike contribute directly to this vital cause.
New Local Entertainment: TBD
Exclusive Wine Sponsor: TBD will be the exclusive wine sponsor of the event, offering attendees the perfect complement to their chili-tasting experience.
Craft Beer: We love cold beer with our chili, and plenty of beer-on-tap will be available from local favorites.
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 $35 for adults and $10 for kids (8 to 12 years old) and your ticket includes one beverage of your choice.
BRING A TEAM
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.
BECOME A VENDOR
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.
SPONSOR AND DONATE
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 July 25, 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!