How the Hope Chili Classic Works

Taste. Vote. Give Hope.

Every tasting vote helps strengthen local families.

Come as a taster or enter the Chili Cookoff or Pie Bake-Off. Whether you're competing or simply enjoying great food, every bite makes a difference.

Hope Champion – Awarded to the team that raises the most support through their fundraising link.

People's Choice Chili – Awarded to the chili that earns the most chili tasting votes at the event.

People's Choice Pie – Awarded to the pie that earns the most pie tasting votes at the event.

🥄 Attend as a Taster

General Admission – $0

Your ticket includes:

10 Chili Tasting Cups
10 People's Choice Chili Ballots
5 Pie Tasting Plates
5 People's Choice Pie Ballots

Taste your favorites, then drop your ballots into your favorite chili and pie team's jars.

Kids 6 & under: Free

🍲 Enter the Chili Cookoff

Bring the heat and rally your team.

Entry Fee: $25 per team

Who can enter?

Individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, or church teams.

Each team receives:

Personal fundraising page to compete for Hope Champion
Team listed on the event leaderboard
QR code sign at your table for easy voting and donations

🥧 Enter the Pie Bake-Off

Show off your best homemade pie.

Entry Fee: $15 per team

Who can enter?

Individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, or church teams.

Each team receives:

Personal fundraising page to compete for Hope Champion
Team listed on the event leaderboard
QR code sign at your table for easy voting and donations

🏆 Three Ways to Win

Hope Champion – Top Fundraiser

Share your fundraising link before the event.
Every dollar donated equals one vote.
The team that raises the most support wins Hope Champion.

People's Choice Chili

Guests vote using their People's Choice Chili Ballots
The chili with the most votes wins.

People's Choice Pie

Guests vote using their People's Choice Pie Ballots
The pie with the most votes wins.

🔨 Bid in the Silent Auction

Take home incredible items while making a difference!

Our silent auction features a wide variety of packages, experiences, gift cards, home goods, and more—all donated by generous businesses and supporters.

No event ticket is required to participate. Register for the auction and place your bids from home or in person using your phone. Whether you're attending the Hope Chili Classic or simply supporting the cause from afar, every winning bid helps provide hope and support for local families.

Hope Chili Classic

Chili, Pie, a Silent Auction, and Hope for Local Families.