About this Event
SBNL's 8th Annual Chili Cook-off
Come join us at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum for a spicy showdown on September 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)! Get ready to taste some of the best chili recipes in town and cast your vote for the top chef. It's a fun-filled evening you won't want to miss!
Thank you to our current sponsors:
Carriage and Western Art Museum of Santa Barbara
Chubbies Hamburgers
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
(Extra tickets may be donated.)
“Admiral” Sponsorships $5,000
Recognition on all printed materials and 10 tickets.
“Commodore” Sponsorships $2,500
Recognition on all printed materials and 5 tickets.
“Captain” Sponsorships $1,000
Recognition on all printed materials and 2 tickets.
SANTA BARBARA COUNCIL
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Chili Judging
Info: Contestants' entries are judged and guests get to taste!
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Social Hour
Info: Choose from a fine selection of wine and beer, as well as non-alcoholic choices as you try chili, meet the participants, mix and mingle!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Auction
Info: 20 minutes of opportunity to bid on your favorite package and always entertaining!
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dinner - Chubbies Burgers!
Info: Our local favorite Chubbies Burgers will be handing out Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken-burgers, and Fries!
Event venue & nearby stays
Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum, 129 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, United States
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