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100 N. Main Street, Belton SC

Saturday  $5 - 5 Tasting Tickets  or  $15 - Unlimited Tasting Wristband

     The South Carolina State Chili Cook-off Championship is a family-friendly event headquartered in Belton, SC. Held annually in April, the Cook-off offers individuals, teams, and organizations the chance to take home big bucks and beautiful trophies, along with a shot at the ICS World Finals’ $25,000 grand prize. Proceeds from the Chili Cook-off benefit the Belton Center for the Arts, the Belton Area Museum Association, the Belton Masonic Lodge #130  Christmas for Kids program,  and the Belton Interfaith Ministry Association. Put the Cook-off on your calendar now!

     We invite you to come and enjoy a Saturday full of CHILI,  sales by local and regional artisans, informational booths hosted by area businesses and services, homemade baked goods and canned items, a vintage car cruise in,  and special exhibits at Belton's local museum and art center. 

Wonder what others say about our cook-off?

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“We want to thank you both for a GREAT cook-off and the most organized cook-off in the southeast.” – Don and Matt Stuewe, veteran Chili Cooks, Tampa,Fl

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“My Favorite Cook-Off” – Don Smith, Veteran ICS Chili Cook -Marietta, Ga

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“Matt, I thank you for a wonderful and excellent job you and Mike did with the cook-off. It the best cook-off I've ever competed in! Again awesome job to you, your family and Mike! See you next year! …Awesome cook off! Done top notch!” – Henry Stephens, ICS Chili Cook – Horn Lake, MS

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“The SC State is in such a great setting....center of the city, trains going by, church bells going off on the hour, and so much great food”....Michael Freedman, Veteran ICS Cook and 2014 Head Judge

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“I wanted to thank you for such a great cook-off.  I travel all over competing and you guys have one of the best run cook-offs in the country.”  Larry Weltikol, Veteran ICS Cook

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“We could have not asked for a better experience. Everyone made us feel welcome from the start. It was a wonderful and positive product debut. If you ever organize more events in the area we would be more than happy to participate!” -  Chad and Katie Jajczyk - Wanderlust Cannery

 

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