The 16th Annual Downtown Wheaton Chili Cookoff

Saturday, October 5, 2024
1pm - 5pm

$15 Friends of Downtown Wheaton
$20 General Admission
$60 Chili Crew 4-Pack

The Chili Cookoff returns to Downtown Wheaton this October! Your favorite Downtown eateries compete for your vote with their unique spin on this fan-favorite dish. Ticketholders will enjoy unlimited chili tastings before voting on the tastiest recipe. Join us for this festive fall event... admission includes UNLIMITED tastings, so bring your appetite. This event will sell out, so buy your tickets now!

Thank you to our generous sponsors:
The Burger Social, Proof no. 5, Moveable Feast + Co.

Featuring live music by...

The Wheaton Dad Band (@WheatonDadBand)

Check-in begins at 12pm at the W Tent, and at 5pm we'll gather at the Innovator Hale Street Tents to announce the winners of our two awards: Community Champion (voted on by YOU) and Wheaton Winner (chosen by a panel of judges). Ticket holders will be given all event materials at check-in.

Participating businesses* include:

Adelle's Modern Kitchen + Bar
BABAM (in partnership with Luong-Loi)
Billy Bricks
Ditka's Grill
El Zarape
Hale Street Cantina
Ivy Restaurant
Maypole Restaurant
Moveable Feast + Co.
Proof no. 5
Qcurrys Indian Kitchen
Sogno
Sweetchilango
The Burger Social

*Participating businesses subject to change without notice. Unlimited tastings available while supplies last. Voting ballot and specials menu will be accessible on the day of the event.

Policies:

Severe Weather Policy:
Unless otherwise indicated, outdoor events occur rain or shine. If lightning or other dangerous weather is imminent or present, the DWA reserves the right to cancel or delay any remaining event activities. Updates on the status of an interrupted or canceled event will be posted to Facebook and Instagram @downtownwheaton. Please note, event websites and social media pages may not be immediately updated to reflect any weather-related changes. In the event a ticketed event is canceled, the DWA will email ticket holders with options for their unused tickets.

Refund Policy:
All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. If an event is canceled, the DWA will email ticket purchasers to advise of available options.

Photo/Video Policy:
The Downtown Wheaton Association takes photographs and videos of attendees for the purpose of promoting our events, promotions, membership, etc. By attending any DWA events and/or promotions the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) agrees to the use and distribution of their image/likeness (or that of a minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such activities for any purpose without inspection, compensation, or any other consideration now and in the future.