SWC Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser

About this event

When

Sat, Nov 14, 2026

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where

515 West End Ave

Statesville, NC

Good to know

Rain or Shine

Bring lawn chairs

Proceeds Benefit — Bella’s Backpacks

Bella’s Backpacks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will receive a portion of the fundraiser proceeds. They have donated over 1,800 backpacks to children who seek help at the Dove House, Safelight, Dragonfly House, Safe Spot, and other Child Advocacy Centers across North Carolina.

Their mission is to bring hope to these children and spread awareness of child abuse and neglect — to eradicate it someday. Contact: 980-635-8008

Family Fun Highlights

• Emcee & live entertainment, including award-winning musician Rockie Lynne

• Classic Car Show

• Community exhibitors & vendors

• Silent auction & raffle prizes

• ADA-compliant porta-potty

• No coolers · service animals only

Seating is limited — bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the afternoon!

Cook-Off Contestants & Teams

• $20 registration fee. Fee & registration packet due before 10/24/26 .

• Additional categories $5 per entry.

• Contact: Deena Chambers · 704-437-0901

Interested in judging? Contact Jennifer Griffith · 704-657-6870

Live Entertainment

Featuring Award-Winning Artist Rockie Lynne

Enjoy a live performance from acclaimed musician Rockie Lynne while you sample chili and soak up the afternoon.

Buy Tastings & Tickets in Advance

Purchase below to skip the line — or buy at the event. Click any item to pay securely.

New this year: Military discount with proper ID!

Tasting Kits

Tasting Kit 10 tasting cups, 2 waters, 2 chips

$12

Tasting Kit · Veterans Same Tasting Kit — military ID required

$10

General Admission — No Tastings

General Admission No Tasting kit, entry only

$8

General Admission · Veterans No Tasting kit, entry only — military ID required

$6

Snacks & Drinks

Brownie $3

Chips / Fritos $2

Can of Soda $2

Bottle of Water $2

Contestants & Teams — Pay Registration Here

Downloads

Contestant registration packet & rules (PDF)

Download Packet

Event Parking & Entrances

Event Sponsors

Full List Coming Soon!

Bella’s Backpacks will receive a portion of fundraiser proceeds; a 501(C)3 nonprofit who has donated over 1800 Backpacks to children who seek help at the Dove House, Safelight, Dragonfly House, Safe Spot, with other CAC’s in the near future across North Carolina. The Mission of Bella’s Backpacks is to bring hope to these children and spread awareness of child abuse and neglect, to eradicate it someday. Contact # 980-635-8008

Family Fun Highlights

• Emcee & Live Entertainment; including Mr. Rockie Lynne, award-winning Musician

• Classic Car Show

• Community Exhibitors & Vendors

• Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes

• ADA compliant Porty-a-Potty

• No coolers | Service Animals only

• SEATING IS LIMITED : BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS and enjoy the afternoon!

Cook-Off contestants/teams:

• Registration Fee $20 – Fee and Registration packets due before 10/24/26.

• Additional categories $5/per entry (pay above or below).

• Contact: Deena Chambers – 704-437-0901

Interested in Judging? Contact Jennifer Griffith – 704-657-6870

Featuring Award Winning Artist Rockie Lynne

GUESTS MAY PURCHASE TASTINGS OR MAKE A DONATION FOR GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS IN ADVANCE (or at event), CLICK ON ITEMS BELOW!!

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• Buy $12 kit: 10 tasting cups, 2 waters, 2 chips

• Buy $10 kit: 10 tasting cups, 2 waters, 2 chips (VETERANS DISCOUNT – MILITARY ID REQUIRED)

• Buy $8 Entry: Donation for General Admission Only – No tastings

• Buy $6 Entry: Donation for General Admission Only – No tastings (VETERANS DISCOUNT – MILITARY ID REQUIRED)

• Buy Brownie $3

• Buy Chips/Fritos $2

• Buy Can of soda $2

• Buy Bottle of water $2

New this year: MILITARY DISCOUNT WITH PROPER ID!

Contestants Pay Here | Guests Purchase Tastings Above

Contestants Pay Here | Guests Purchase Tastings or Donation for General Admission Tickets Below

DOWNLOADS:

Download Registration Packet Here .

Event Sponsors – Coming Soon!