- February 7, 2026
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Rockin Robyn’s dished up its 2025 Florida State CASI Championship winning chili for the guests.
Candace Knight decorated her stand with chili peppers and has continued the chili competition from her parents.
Mr.Pibb refreshed the guests with the cherry flavor in regular and zero sugar.
Live music was performed for the guest’s amusement.
Earl’s No Mumbo Jumbo Chili is taking a stand against childhood cancer after his nephew beat childhood cancer. He rings the bell to beat cancer.
Dr. Disastro served up “toxic” green chili to the guests.
ADROIT Roofing and Alpha Insurance fused together into one team.
Horizon West American Legion was happy to see the turnout of the chili fest.
Volunteers sampled the chili and voted on which one they thought was best.
Kylie Bishop carefully hand drew henna on a guest’s arm. Bishop brought face paint and henna to the cookoff.
The Rotary club was all smiles at the chili cookoff.
Each booth was carefully decorated to match the uniqueness of the chili. On the Chili Trail’s owner has been attending chili competitions since 2012.
Marlene Hengst and Jennifer Dwyre shared laughs as they enjoyed a friendly game of cornhole.
Sandi and Ralph DiSciullo topped their chili with chips to act as scoopers.
Courtney Adams and Xiomara De Gracia supported Horizon High. They were one of many local schools or organizations to attend the chili cookoff.
James and Laura Lynn enjoyed sampling creations with their dog, Pirate, and their daughter.
Dave Ashworth and April Lesage rocked their Chili Cats apparel and decorated their tent according to the them. Lesage won the 2026 Southeast Regional Chili Championship.
State Farm’s Shannon Till, left, and her coworkers came ready to protect everyone’s castle.
Windermere High Parent Teacher Organization repped their Wolverine gear and served its take on chili.
Candace Knight grew up in a chili family. Her parents entered their first chili competition in 1975, decorating their booth with wooden doors to look like a saloon.
Her upbringing took her down the path of chili and she dished up her family’s recipe at the Legacy Events for Education’s Central Florida Chili Cookoff Saturday, Feb. 7.
The cookoff drew out hundreds of guests who scattered around Hamlin’s green space and put their tastebuds to the test against the over 30 booths of Central Florida Chili Cooks. There also was yard activities, drinks and bounce houses for the children to enjoy.
