New Year Heat: Chili Cook-Off & NFL Playoffs

🌶️ Join us for this FREE event on January 17th at 3:00 PM as our team and customers compete to see who can cook up the Best Chili of the Year. Bring your appetite, cast your vote, and enjoy great company. We’ll also have the NFL Divisional Round Playoff games on, so come for the chili and stay for the football! Wear your favorite team's jersey! 🏈👕
We provide bowls, spoons, napkins, cups, and other basics.

🏆 Best Overall Chili
• Free Dive Charter Seat Certificate
• $100 Store Credit

🔥 Hottest Chili
• Free Dive Charter Seat Certificate
• BARE Gloves & Hood (to keep you warm!)

• Competitors RSVP on Eventbrite by January 10th
• Chili must arrive fully prepared
• No on-site cooking; crockpots may be used for warming only

• All styles welcome (traditional, spicy, white, meatless, etc.)
• Clearly label any allergens (nuts, dairy, gluten, etc.)

• Arrive between 3:00–3:30 PM for setup
• Bring a serving spoon + a name card with only chili title & heat level

• Voting runs from 4:00–5:00 PM
• One ballot per person
• Judging categories:
• • Flavor
  • Texture
  • Creativity
  • Overall Impression
• Most votes wins

• Announced at 5:30 PM

• Keep it friendly—this is a community event
• Wear your favorite football teams jersey or spirit wear
• Be responsible

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dive Right In Scuba of Orland Park, 16336 104th Avenue, Orland Park, United States

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