Fire up your appetite and join us for an afternoon filled with chili, craft beer, friendly competition, live entertainment, shopping and community fun in Downtown Locust Grove!
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 186 Cleveland Street, Locust Grove, GA 30248
🌶️ Chili Cook-Off Competition | 12:00–5:00 PM
🛍️ Curated Vendor Market | 12:00–5:00 PM
🎶 Live Music 12- 2 PM Elliott Phillips Music and 3- 5 PM Sawgrass Blues Band
🍺 Beer Garden | 12:00–5:00 PM
🏆 Cornhole Tournament | 12:00–5:00 PM
🥄 People’s Choice Chili Tasting | 2:00–4:00 PM
🏅 Chili Cook-Off & People’s Choice Winners Announced | 4:30 PM
Think your chili has what it takes to win? Gather your team, bring your best recipe and join the competition!
Registration is FREE.
🏆 First Place: Trophy + $300
🥈 Second Place: Ribbon + $100
❤️ People’s Choice: Trophy + $100
Registration deadline: Friday, September 18 at 5:00 PM
Register here: https://forms.gle/aDDpaK75FWScLFLVA
🙋 New players register individually
🎲 Partners will be randomly assigned after registration closes
🤝 Teams that registered before the format change may remain together
📣 Partner assignments will be announced before the tournament begins
🔄 Double elimination—one loss won’t send you home!
💵 Entry fee: $25 per person
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/1LYRMwpkibBz81hw8
Come ready to compete, meet new people, and have some fun. Your partner may be a surprise—but your throws are up to you!
🔥 LET THE BAGS FLY! 🔥
Prize information:
🏆 First Place: $300
🥈 Second Place: $150.00
🏆 Third Place: $50.00
We are currently accepting applications from unique makers, artisans, boutiques, specialty businesses and community organizations.
Vendor fee: $50 for one 10’ x 10’ space
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Application deadline: Friday, September 18 at 5:00 PM
Apply here: https://forms.gle/zAqvEjSPsBHb6wwV8
The Chili Cook-Off & Beer Fest is proudly hosted by the Downtown Development Authority, Main Street, Inc. and the City of Locust Grove.
