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16th Annual SC State Chili Cook-off
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 10 AM - 5 PM
Chili Tasting starts at 11:00 AM
BELTON CITY SQUARE
2025 RESULTS
10th Annual Kegs and Eggs Chili Cook-off
Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 8 am - 3 pm
(Cooks Only, Private Event at Belton Community Center)
2025 RESULTS
Amateur Homestyle Chili Cook-off
Not a professional chili cook? Enter our Community Chili Cook-off. Entry Form
Vendors Wanted
We always like to include interesting craft vendors in our event, especially food-related vendors.
Want to be a vendor? Vendor Application
Sponsors Needed
Not only does your company or business get great publicity and exposure, you help make the event a success.
Want to be a sponsor? Sponsorship Form
April 18,
2026
An International Chili Society Sanctioned Event
100 N. Main Street
Belton, SC
Chili Tasting Begins at 11:00 AM!
Tasting Tickets: 5 tastes for $5
Tasting Bands: $20 for unlimited tastes
Two ticket booths will be available for purchase of tickets and bands.
Both will take cash, and one will be able to take electronic payment.
Thanks to our presenting sponsors:
SCHEDULE
Registration and Set Up
Cook’s Meeting
Belton Bash Collegiate Tennis Tourney
Light the Fires
Cruise In on the Square
BAMA Museum Tours
BAMA Plant Sales
BCA Hospitality Room
Crafter and Food Vendors
Opening Ceremonies, Welcome and Intro of Special Guests
Amateur Homestyle Chili Turn in
Sales of Tasting Tickets and Bands
Tasting Begins
People’s Choice Voting
ICS Vegetarian Chili Turn In
The Combo Kings Perform
ICS Homestyle Chili Turn In
ICS Chili Verde Turn In
ICS Traditional Red Chili Turn In
Awards Ceremony
7:00 - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
11:00 AM
11:00 - Chili runs out
11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
COME, EAT, COMPETE
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