2025 Chili Cook Off at Peek'n Peak

Think you have the winning recipe? Compete in our 2025 Chili Cook Off. The event will feature:

• Samples of the area's best chili recipes
• The chance to vote for your favorite dish
• DJ Mark playing your favorite hits
• A $500 Grand Prize for the Best Overall Winning Recipe!
• The winning chili recipe will receive a $500 GRAND PRIZE! We’ll also be awarding prizes for the spiciest chili & most unique recipe!
• Register here: https://bit.ly/4h6hRjG
• Location: The Retreat | 12pm - 5pm

There is no entry fee required for your chili recipe (up to 2 vendors per booth waived). An admission fee of $15 for adults and $5 for children 11 & under will be charged to guests, with proceeds benefiting Clymer, Sherman, & Findley Lake Fire Departments.

As a contestant, you would be required to provide the following:

• Enough 2oz samples for approximately 500 guests
• Provide staff to serve your original creation
• Provide serving and heating equipment. Your chili must arrive hot, we cannot heat or cook it for you.
• Provide decorations for your table
• Provide any garnishes to accompany your chili, i.e., saltines, oyster crackers
• Peek'n Peak Resort will be providing the following:
• A skirted 6ft table
• Cups, spoons, and napkins for serving your samples
• Two ballots per vendor to vote for your own favorites
• Signage with your chili's name and ballot number
• Plenty of chili-loving guests to sample your recipe!

On Saturday, February 1

• Vendors may arrive between 9 am and 10 am to check in and begin setting up.
• To enter for set up, please come to the back dock of the Retreat
• All booths must be 100% set up by 11:15 am
• Doors will open to guests at 12:00 noon
• Tasting runs from 12:00 - 4:30pm
• Winners will be announced by DJ Mark at 5pm