Chili Cook Off
Date – Time
November 7, 2026
– 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Co-op
2181 Riggs Rd.
Newark, OH 43056 US
2181 Riggs Rd.
Newark OH 43055
Additional Information
Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Join Mid-Ohio Christian Co-op for an evening of delicious chili, friendly competition, and family fun! This event is open to the public, so invite your friends, family, and neighbors!
Chili & Food Prices
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$5 Chili Flight: Five 2-oz samples of contestant chili, including one vote for your favorite!
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$1 Extra Sample: Try another 2-oz serving of contestant chili.
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$1 Extra Vote: Support your favorite chili with an additional vote!
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$5 House Chili Bowl: A full bowl of our house chili served with cornbread.
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$4 Contestant Chili Bowl: A bowl of your favorite contestant's chili, including one vote.
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$2 Hot Dogs
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$1 Each: Hot chocolate, cider, chips, and cookies.
How the Competition Works
Sample the contestants' chili, choose your favorite, and cast your vote! Each chili flight includes one vote, and additional votes may be purchased for $1 each. A bowl of contestant chili also includes one vote.
Prizes will be awarded to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!
Want to Enter Your Chili?
Think your chili has what it takes to win? We'd love to have you compete!
Contestant registration is FREE!
All contestants must:
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Bring 5–6 quarts of chili in a crockpot, hot and ready to serve.
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Bring a serving ladle.
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Bring a printed copy of their recipe or a clearly written ingredient list on a card to display alongside your chili. This is required so guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions can review ingredients before tasting.
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Please note the spice level on your recipe!
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Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to set up your station.
Please make sure your ingredient list includes all ingredients, including seasonings, sauces, and packaged products that may contain common allergens.
More Than Just Chili!
There's plenty of fun for the whole family! Enjoy:
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A silent auction featuring a bicycle, scooter, Usborne books, and other great items.
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Cornhole and other yard games.
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A playground and swings for the kids.
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A cozy fire pit.
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Christian music and fellowship.
MOCC Members: We Need Your Help!
We're asking our co-op families to help make this fundraiser a success by donating food and supplies!
Items needed include hot dogs, buns, cookies, chips, cornbread, drinks, and other event supplies. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early if you are bringing donations.
Every donation helps us keep event costs down and raise more funds to support our co-op!
Come hungry, bring the family, and enjoy an evening of great food, friendly competition, and fellowship while supporting Mid-Ohio Christian Co-op!