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Think your chili has what it takes? Bring the heat! 🔥Join us for the Scottsdale Elks Lodge #2148 Veterans Day Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, November 7, 2026, supporting our veterans and local community.
🏆 CHILI TEAMS — REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
$20 per team
Only 20 team spots available
• Prepare at least 12 quarts of chili
• 10' x 10' space provided
• Compete for Members’ Choice, Judges’ Choice and Best Theme Booth
• Put your recipe in front of an impressive lineup of celebrity judges
⭐ MEET OUR CELEBRITY JUDGES
🌶️ Paula L. Pedene, APR, Fellow PRSA — U.S. Navy veteran and Founder/Executive Director of Honoring America’s Veterans
🌶️ Chef Dushyant Singh — The Global Ambassador
🌶️ Chef Joey Maggiore — Founder, The Maggiore Group
🌶️ Sterling Smith — 2022 World Barbecue Champion, Loot N’ Booty BBQ and U.S. Navy veteran
🌶️ Matt Carter — Mission • Fat Ox • Zinc
🎟️ PUBLIC TASTING — $10
Sample the competing chilies, meet our judges and cast your vote for Members’ Choice.
Tasting: 12:00–3:00 PM
📣 TASTING TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 1!
For now, we’re looking for our 20 competing chili teams. Once those spots are gone, they’re gone.
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Scottsdale Elks Lodge #2148
6398 E Oak St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257
🌶️ Cook. Compete. Taste. Vote. Support Veterans.
Team registration is open now — tasting tickets go on sale October 1.
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