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Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off

Sunday, Oct. 18 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Join us for this “hot” event! Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, RAIN OR SHINE – on the beautiful patio at FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar!

Live music from Psychedelic Symphony from 12-3!

The Chili Cook-Off is a great civic event that encourages local chili chefs (both amateur & professional) to match their favorite recipe with others in similar categories in this fiery competition.

Tickets will only be available at the door: $10.00 for adults & $5.00 for kids 12 & under. Your ticket gets you a sample of chili from each team.

Judges will award $100 prizes to winners in 4 categories: Individual, Organization, Business, and Restaurant. The team chosen as “People’s Choice” will receive the coveted silver ladle and bragging rights. In addition to awards for the best chili, we are also giving a $100 prize for the best-decorated booth, so come prepared to put your theme as well as your chili on display!

Teams can choose an electric set-up (crock pot, roaster, etc.) or a gas set-up (propane stove or grill).

CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER A TEAM: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSefE21KoWfl7j.../viewform

We hope that you will join us as we raise funds to support beautification efforts in Downtown Alton.

We are also offering sponsorship opportunities (which include tickets to the event!) for local businesses who would like to support this community tradition in a big way. See the team registration form at the link above for full details. If you have any questions, please contact info@altonmainstreet.org.

Sunday, Oct. 18 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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210 Ridge Street, Alton, IL 62002