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Southern Chili
Cooks Association (SCCA)
EXCITING CHILI COOK OFFS FROM GEORGIA TO TEXAS
The Southern Chili Cooks Association organizes thrilling chili cook offs at food festivals and events across the South. Teams compete with signature recipes while attendees sample flavorful chilis and vote for their favorites in a fun, community showdown. Join the heat and discover the South’s best chili!
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Upcoming Chili Cook Offs
2026 Anything Pumpkin & Chili Cook Off
Punkin Chunkin weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the “Anything Pumpkin” and Chili Cook-off competition on the Historic Hayesville Square starting at 6 pm. Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-serve basis at the event. Please come and enjoy the music and dine out at our many restaurants located on the historic downtown.
Location
Historic Downtown Hayesville Square
116 Sanderson St, Hayesville, NC 28904, USA
Date Time
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
30th Annual Douglas County Chili Cook Off
Hosted by Cultural Arts Council Douglasville / Douglas County, Douglasville celebrities present the community with different flavors of chili.
Location
Douglas County High School
Great Hall, 8705 Campbellton St, Douglasville, GA 30134, USA
Date Time
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
About The SCCA
The Southern Chili Cooks Association (SCCA) brings together chili enthusiasts, competitive cooks, and food lovers from Georgia to Texas. Our sanctioned chili cook offs celebrate bold Southern flavors at vibrant food festivals and community events. Whether you're a seasoned cooking team or a hungry attendee ready to taste and vote, SCCA events deliver fun, flavor, and friendly competition.
Experience A Southern Chili Cook Off
Why Join The Heat
Signature recipes from across the South
Family-friendly food festival atmosphere
Multi-state competition from Georgia to Texas
Exciting People’s Choice voting Great food, music, and community vibes
Past SCCA Highlights
