We will be hosting our 2026 Chili Cook Off at our Magnolia Market location on October 17, 2026. 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? All attendees are now welcomed to taste the chilis and cast one vote in the People’s Choice category. All voting ends at 1pm.
GPS address for the 2026 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.
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
Chili Cook-off Contestant Fees have been waived as of October 12, 2026 thanks to a sponsor! If you prepaid your fee, please check your email for details on your refund. Please note the deadline to apply as a contestant has now been extended to 5pm on October 16, 2026. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, just let us know! Sponsorship opportunities for the Chili Cook Off are still available.
Page updated on October 13, 2026, to reflect the extended registration, free taste testing, contestant fees being waived and everyone having a vote due to a generous sponsor. We apologize for any issues and hope you can join us in October!