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Winners:

  • Judges Choice: Louie’s Trophy House
  • Overall People’s Choice: Ruggers Up & Under @ Aroma Labs
  • Best Restaurant: ROCA
  • Best Retail: Kalamazoo Public Schools Food Services @ The Spirit of Kalamazoo

Thank you to all who participated!
See you next year!

For 19 years, this free and family-friendly event has been a community favorite for exploring downtown Kalamazoo, sampling yummy chili, and crowning the winner of Overall People’s Choice.

Did You Know?

You can purchase your official Chili Cook-off commemorative spoon in advance. Avoid the lines and get your spoon now so you can start tasting faster!

PURCHASING CLOSED

For 19 years, this free and family-friendly event has been a community favorite for exploring downtown Kalamazoo, sampling yummy chili, and crowning the winner of Overall People’s Choice.

A map to all the sampling locations.

START

TASTE

  1. Start your chili adventure by visiting participating businesses (see below).
  2. Taste & Enjoy
  3. Scan the QR code placed throughout the event to open the voting app and rank each chili as you go.

VOTE

  • To vote, simply scan the QR code at each chili stop or on your bingo card. When you’re done tasting, simply click submit.
  • Winners will be crowned and given their trophy at 2:30pm.
  • 4 trophies being awarded: Best Retail, Best Restaurant, People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice.

Participants

Two-time Winner!

2023 People’s Choice Winner

2023 Best Restaurant Winner

2023 Judge’s Choice Winner

Questions?

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