We will be hosting our 2025 Chili Cook Off at our Magnolia Market location on October 18, 2025. Come join us for a day of fun and the best chili around!
We will have our amazing local Makers onsite for the entire event, food, free kids craft activities, games for all ages, prizes for attendees and contestants, and more! As always, there are no admission fees or parking fees for our events. We welcome the entire family- including leashed pets- to join us as we find out who makes the best bowls of Texas Red Chili and Homestyle Chili.
Want to taste the chilis and vote for the People’s Choice winner? Wristbands are available onsite or using the link to pre-purchase. Wristband purchase includes unlimited chili tastings from the contestants, a swag bag with a bottle of water, and one vote in the People’s Choice category. All voting ends at 1pm.
GPS address for the 2025 Chili Cook Off is St Paul Lutheran Church, 21088 FM 1488, Magnolia TX 77355. The event is open to the public from 9am until close. Like and follow our Facebook page to see updates, which Makers will be attending, food options and more!
Registration has opened for contestants. Please read all rules before submitting your application and payment. Please note that we have reserved a separate future date in case of weather related issues including rain, hurricanes, high temperatures and the like. Applications can be emailed to Dorothy@TXMakersMarket.com or mailed to us at:
Texas Makers Market
P. O. Box 840214
Houston, TX 77284
Payments can be made through our website links or mailing us a check to the address above. Please note the new deadline to apply is October 12, 2025. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, just let us know! Sponsorship opportunities for the Chili Cook Off or any of our regular events can be viewed on our website here.
Page updated on May 13, 2025 to reflect date change due to weather. Event was originally scheduled for May 17, 2025 and was moved to reserved weather date of October 18, 2025. We apologize for any issues due to the rescheduling and hope you can join us in October!