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CHILIFEST 2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | Saturday, October 17th

Join us for ChiliFest, the West Virginia State Chili Championship! Same-Day Registration starts at 8:00 am, kicking off a day full of championship chili cooking and fun activities, all to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huntington. Over the years, our generous cooking teams have helped raise over $993,000 for this great cause. We hope to raise over $1,000,000 with your help!

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8:00 - 9:30 amRegistration for ChiliFest at Judges Tent (8th St. & 3rd Ave.)
9:00 amCooks may start preparation of Home-Style Chili;
Youth division Home-Style Chili preparation starts
9:30 amAll vehicles removed from ChiliFest site
10:00 amCooks meeting at Judging Tent
10:30 amCooks return to start preparation of ingredients and light stoves for Chili Verde
11:00 amPepsi and beer sales begin
11:00 - 4:00 pmMarshall Health Kids Corner events begin at 9th St. and Pullman Square
11:15 amAll judges report to Judging Tent area
11:30 amNational Anthem at Pullman Square Stage
12:00 - 12:50 amString Therapy performs on Pullman Square Stage
12:00 pmHome-Style Chili and Youth Home-Style Chili turned in at Judging Tent
12:10 pmHome-Style Chili judging begins
1:00 pmHot Pepper Eating Contest
1:15 pmChili Verde judges report to Judging Tent
1:35 pmChili Verde judging begins
1:30 - 2:20 pmString Therapy performs on Pullman Square Stage
2:50 - 3:40 pmTri-State ROCK Allstars perform on Pullman Square Stage
2:45 pmICS Red Chili judges report to Judging Tent
3:00 - 3:15 pmICS Red Chili turned in to Judging Tent
3:15 pmICS Red Chili judging begins
3:40 - 4:00 pmBeer Drinking Contest
4:00 - 4:20 pmShot N' Holler Contest
3:45 pmICS Red Finals Judges report to Judging Area
4:40 - 5:30 pmTri-State ROCK Allstars perform on Pullman Square Stage
4:30 pmPeople's Choice tickets turned in at The Ronald McDonald House Tent
5:30 pmAnnouncement of ChiliFest winners and drawing for 2025 Toyota RAV4 winner at Pullman Square Stage