Chili Cook-Off
Chilly at the Lodge is 3 simultaneous chili cook-offs.
Entrants compete only against others in their division.
Our 2025 Chilly at the Lodge ICS competition is dedicated to the memory of Sara Anderson.
Which Division is Best for You?
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 $55
Prizes TBA
Veggie Chili
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Registration prior to 1-15-2025 strongly recommended
Read the rules here
Community Adult
Age 18+
Cook any type chili
Entry fee $30
Prizes
1st place: 25% of registration fees received + Yellow Rose of Texas Regional Chili Cook-Off entry
2nd place: 15% of registration fees received
3rd place: 10% of registration fees received
Registration and payment prior to 1-15-2025 strongly recommended
Read the rules here
Community Youth
Age 10-17
Must have an adult supervisor present at all times
Cook any type chili
Entry fee $30
Prizes
1st place: 25% of registration fees received
2nd place: 15% of registration fees received
3rd place: 10% of registration fees received
Registration and payment prior to 1-15-2025 strongly recommended
Read the rules here
Want to cook both
Saturday & Sunday?
ICS members can compete in both Saturday's Chilly at the Lodge & Sunday's Yellow Rose of Texas! Just join ICS anytime prior to 7:00 a.m. the day of the event.
Want to compete in
multiple categories?
ICS members get to compete in up to 4 categories! You can join ICS for as little as $10 anytime prior to 7:00 a.m. the day of the event.
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 7:00 a.m. the day of the event. Scroll down to learn more.
No need for dishpan hands.
We do the dishes for you!
No charge, but your tip is a donation to Josey Lodge.
All competitors offer samples of their chili to the public.
Tasting kits are just $5 for 6 tastes or $20 for unlimited tastes and include a People's Choice ballot for favorite chili.
The competitor receiving the most votes wins!
$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 7:00 a.m. the day of 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
Veggie Chili
Entry fee $35
Prizes TBA
Registration prior to 1-15-2025 strongly recommended
Read the rules here