Central Florida Chili Cookoff

Saturday, February 17th

12PM - 4PM

Street Party On McKey Street In Downtown Ocoee

Join us Saturday, February 17th for a free street party on McKey Street in downtown Ocoee to celebrate the 3rd Annual Central Florida Chili Cookoff, a fundraiser to support Legacy Events for Education in its mission to inspire students, teachers and communities to leave their legacy on the world! Sample 30 chilis provided by local restaurants and chefs of all varieties. Enjoy a bite from our food trucks and dessert vendors while enjoying live entertainment, adult and family-friendly refreshments as well as our Kids Zone play area!

Central Florida Chili Cookoff
Tickets needed for chili tasting and kids zone.
Central Florida Chili Cookoff - Award winning chili
Chili Tasting
Central Florida Chili Cookoff - Kids Zone
Kids Zone
Central Florida Chili Cookoff - Live Music
Live Music
Central Florida Chili Cookoff - Food Trucks
Food Trucks
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT
Legacy Events For Education

In 2017, the Wolverine Legacy Fund was founded to award monetary grants to support and enhance Windermere High School’s (WHS) Academics, Arts, and Athletics. After bringing over $60,000 in donations to WHS, our organization is expanding with the launch of Legacy Events for Education! Our mission is to organize large scale events in western Orange County, Florida to raise funds for scholarships and grants to students and teachers at local schools. With the increasing costs of both college tuition and school expenses not covered by the district, community support is needed more than ever!

Live Music by Scotty Jordan
Live Music by Scotty Jordan
Family and friends telling you that your chili is the best they’ve ever had? Customer’s can’t get enough of your chili?


Come out and show it off! Competitive categories will be: CASI (no filler chili), Open (Anything Goes), Restaurant, Vegetarian (no meat), Showmanship and People’s Choice. Registration to open in October 2022.


Register to be a cook below and email any questions to info@centralfloridachilicookoff.com.

BE A CHILI COOK
Central Florida Chili Cookoff
CASI sanctioned chili cookoff event - Central Florida Chili Cookoff

CASI Sanctioned Event


What is CASI?


Each year, CASI sanctions nearly 400 domestic and international chili cookoffs as qualifying events for the CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship©, known as TICC. CASI was the original organizer of the first chili championship in Terlingua in 1967. These sanctioned events raise approximately $1,000,000 annually for the local and national charities that work with the cookoff organizers. This ultimate chili championship is held the first Saturday of November annually at Rancho CASI de los Chisos near Terlingua, Texas. The CASI Championship event is a fundraiser for local Terlingua charities and organizations and funds CASI's scholarship programs.

FOOD TRUCKS

Interested in bringing your food truck to our event?
Please email us at info@centralfloridachilicookoff.com.

EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH

12PM - 4PM

Chili Tasting, Food Trucks, Live Music, Kids Zone and More


All Ages

PURCHASE TICKETS

GET INVOLVED

Participate or Sponsor The Event
BE A CHILI COOK OR SPONSOR THE EVENT

LOCATION

Street Party On McKey Street In Downtown Ocoee
2 N. Bluford Avenue, Ocoee, FL 34761

FAQs

  • Can I bring chairs and blankets to sit, relax and enjoy the entertainment?

    Yes! Seating is limited, but there is space by the stage and throughout the event area to set up your own chairs and blankets.

  • Are there covered areas for shade at the event?

    There are limited areas for shade, so please be sure to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water while enjoying the event. Umbrellas can be used for shade as long as they are not obstucting stage viewing.

  • Are credit cards accepted for tickets, vendors and food trucks?

    You may purchase tasting wristbands and beverage tickets at the event registration tents via credit card ONLY. Food trucks and vendors may take credit card and/or cash, so please plan accordingly.

  • Are dogs allowed?

    Yes, dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash at all times. You must also bring bags to clean up after them as needed to respect the event and everyone attending.

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