October 24, 2026 • Indian Land, South Carolina

Carolinas Chili Championship 2026

A day of chili, community, competition, live entertainment, local vendors, family fun, and meaningful nonprofit impact.

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CCC 2026 Event Details

Date:October 24, 2026
Venue:CrossRidge Campus
3000 WorldReach Dr
Parking:Parking details will be posted soon.

Day-of Schedule

Full schedule coming soon — details to be announced.

Schedule Coming Soon →
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Attend the Event

Find event details, parking, schedule updates, and what to expect.
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Register a Cook Team

Sign up your team to compete in the Carolinas Chili Championship.
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Become a Sponsor

Partner with CCC 2026 and get your brand in front of thousands.
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Apply as a Vendor

Secure your vendor booth and reach a captive audience.
What to Expect

Experience CCC 2026

One day. Endless flavor. Here's everything happening at the Carolinas Chili Championship 2026.

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Chili Tastings

Enjoy chili from cook teams and vote for your favorites during People's Choice activities.

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Live Entertainment

Live music from James Doyle, Carolina Honey, and Brayden Phillips Band across the day.

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Vendors & Local Businesses

Shop, eat, connect, and support local businesses participating in the event.

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Community Impact

Celebrate a nonprofit event built around service, connection, and giving back.

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Cornhole Tournament

Sign up day-of: registration begins at 11:00 AM and bags fly at 12:00 PM.

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Classic Car Show

Classic Cruisers — new and old — are a crowd favorite alongside the chili competition.

October 24, 2026

Event Schedule

COMING

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The full day-of schedule will be posted here once details are confirmed.
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Plan Your Visit
For the Crowd

Chili Tasting Tickets

Taste your way through the competition, then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.

At the gate only · Available day of event · Credit cards accepted

5 Tickets · $10Best for individuals
12 Tickets · $20Best for families

Each ticket pack includes napkins, a spoon, and one People’s Choice voting token.

Plan Your Visit

Attendee FAQ

Everything you need to know before joining us for the Carolinas Chili Championship 2026.

Tasting Tickets let you sample chili from participating cook teams and take part in People’s Choice voting. Use your token to support the chili you enjoyed most.

Choose 5 tasting tickets for $10 or 12 tasting tickets for $20. The 12-ticket option is the best value for families.

Tickets are sold at the gate on event day only — there is no pre-sale. Credit cards are accepted.

Every pack includes napkins, a spoon, and one People’s Choice voting token.

Gates open to the public at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Sign-ups begin at 11:00 AM on event day, with bags flying at 12:00 PM.

Yes. The event includes live entertainment, vendors, the Classic Cruisers car show, the Cornhole Tournament, and family-friendly community activities.

Partner With Us

Become a 2026 Sponsor

13 sponsorship tiers from $250 to $15,000. Every package includes a $100 donation to a nonprofit competitor.

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Compete

Cook Teams

Register your team and compete for glory in the Carolinas Chili Championship. Multiple categories for all skill levels.

Sponsors

Free (included)

Sponsors are automatically entered as a cook team. Competes in Open Division, People’s Choice, and Showmanship.

Non-Profits

$75 fee waived + $100 donation

Nonprofits with a qualifying cook team have the $75 fee waived and receive a $100 donation to their cause. Competes in Open Division, People’s Choice, and Showmanship.

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Vendors

$75 fee waived

The vendor fee is $75. It is waived only when a cook team is present to compete and serve a minimum of 3 gallons of chili. Competes in Open Division, People’s Choice, and Showmanship.

ICS Members

ICS membership required

ICS Members compete in the ICS category of their choice (four available). A second qualifying event will be held October 25; it is not open to the public and public chili is not required. Set up once, cook twice. Competes in People’s Choice, Showmanship, and the ICS Qualifier.

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Individual Teams

$35 entry fee

Individual teams can compete for a $35 entry fee in Open Division, People’s Choice, and Showmanship.

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Sell & Connect

Vendors

Reach thousands of attendees. We welcome food trucks, artisan vendors, retail businesses, and service providers.

Booth Size

10×10 standard space. One space per vendor.

Fee

$75 vendor fee. This fee is waived only when a cook team is present to compete and serve a minimum of 3 gallons of chili.

No Utilities

No electricity or water provided — plan accordingly.

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Community Partners

2026 Sponsors

We are grateful for the organizations and individuals who make the Carolinas Chili Championship possible.

2026 Presenting Sponsors

Founders Federal Credit Union

Comporium

Crenshaw Visions

People’s Choice Pepper Sponsor

Powering the public vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Social Media Connectivity

People’s Choice Pepper Sponsor

In-Kind Sponsors

$1,000 each

Amanda Mulqueen

Ascend Lending · Mortgage Loan Originator

Jessica Threatt

EXP Realty, LLC · SC/NC Realtor®
Become a 2026 Sponsor
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Get in Touch

Whether you're interested in sponsoring, competing, vending, or attending — we'd love to hear from you.

Sponsors

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Vendors

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Cook Teams

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Attendees

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