Palm Coast Chili Cook-off at European Village #1

Saturday12/05/2026

European Village
101 Palm Harbor Pkwy
Palm Coast,FL

COOK-OFF ORGANIZER
Heather Thompson
(770) 310-9123
htproductioncompany@gmail.com

Chief Judge Christine Johnson

Chief Scorekeeper Doug Johnson

PUBLIC DETAILS

Event Hours: 12pm – 4pm

Chili Tasting: 12pm – 4pm

$15 for unlimited sampling or $10 for 5 samples

International Chili Society is proud to announce the 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off at European Village in Palm Coast.  Chiliheads from all over the country will be competing for the top prize and a chance to qualify for the World Finals for 2027 or 2028.  Support the ELKS Veterans and Children’s Services while enjoying a day filled with chili sampling, live music, and vendor specials at the European Village. It’s your go-to spot for dining, lounging, shopping, and entertainment, with great deals at the shops and restaurants. Talented cooks from all over are competing for a chance to qualify for the World’s Championship next year! Don’t forget to try the People’s Choice Chili and vote for your favorite.  

COOK DETAILS

You must be an ICS Member to compete. Entry fees are separate per category (i.e. Red, Homestyle, Verde, etc.) and will be collected independently by the Cook-off Organizer. Please contact the organizer (info at top) for more information.

• 10x10 space provided
• Cooks must bring their own canopy/tent, table & chairs and supplies
• Limited power available
• Prize money will be determined based on entries
• Cooks party on Friday night at the Cork N Pint in the village 

Saturday Cooks Meeting 8am

Veggie 9-12 noon

HS 10-1

Verde 11-2

Red 12 noon -3

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

ALL CONTESTANTS must prepare TWO gallons of People’s Choice chili (PC).

Please note that the # of gallons of PC is per adult, not per category.   

Traditional Red

Entry Fee: $35.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD
2nd -  TBD
3rd -  TBD

Homestyle

Entry Fee: $30.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD
2nd -  TBD
3rd -  TBD

Chili Verde

Entry Fee: $30.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD
2nd -  TBD
3rd -  TBD

Veggie

Entry Fee: $20.00
Prizes
1st -  TBD
2nd -  TBD
3rd -  TBD

CHARITIES
ELKS Veterans and Childrens Services
SPONSORS
HT Production Company