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Chilly at the Lodge is 3 simultaneous chili cook-offs.
Entrants compete only against others in their division.
What happens to our leftover chili?
What happens to our leftover chili?
We donate it to local first responders and others who serve our community.
Which Division is Best for You?
Which Division is Best for You?
ICS Sanctioned
ICS Sanctioned
Must be an ICS member
Age 18+
Winners qualify to compete at the World Championship Chili Cook-Off
Categories
Traditional Red
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Homestyle
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Chili Verde
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Vegetarian Chili
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Registration prior to 1-15-2026 strongly recommended
Read the rules here
Community Adult
Community Adult
Age 18+
Cook any type chili
Entry fee $30
Prizes TBA
Registration and payment prior to 1-15-2026 strongly recommended
Read the rules here
Community Youth
Community Youth
Age 10-17
Must have an adult supervisor present at all times
Cook any type chili
Entry fee $30
Prizes TBA
Registration and payment prior to 1-15-2026 strongly recommended
Read the rules here
Want to cook both
Want to cook both
Saturday & Sunday?
Saturday & Sunday?
ICS members can compete in both Saturday's Chilly at the Lodge & Sunday's Yellow Rose of Texas! Just join ICS for as little as $10 anytime prior to the event.
Want to compete in
Want to compete in
multiple categories?
multiple categories?
ICS members get to compete in up to 4 categories! You can join ICS for as little as $10 anytime prior to the event.
Only want to cook on Sunday?
Only want to cook on Sunday?
Sunday's Yellow Rose of Texas is open to ICS cooks only. You can join ICS for as little as $10 anytime prior to the event.
No need for dishpan hands.
We do the dishes for you!
No charge, but your tip is a donation to Josey Lodge.
Guests who have purchased tasting kits may sample your chili and cast a People's Choice ballot for their favorite.
The competitor receiving the most votes wins!
$100 prize
$100 prize
Yellow Rose is open to International Chili Society competitors only. ICS welcomes new members for as little as $10. You can join ICS and compete at Yellow Rose anytime prior to the event.
Held the day following Chilly at the Lodge, Yellow Rose is not open to the public and tasting is not available.
Age 18+
Winners qualify to compete at the World Championship Chili Cook-Off
Categories
Traditional Red
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Homestyle
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Chili Verde
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Vegetarian Chili
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Registration prior to 1-15-2026 strongly recommended
Read the rules here
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