Tri-State’s Largest Chili Cook-Off October 1, 2016 at Cable Car Square

The Dubuque Jaycees are pleased to host the Tri-State’s Largest Chili Cook-Off in Dubuque’s historic Cable Car Square on Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 10:00am-5:00pm. This marks the 24th year for the event. The day is full of family-friendly fun & games, live music from the Lonely Goats, and of course chili! The cook-off starts at 10:00am, chili and salsa judging begins at 12:00pm, and the public tasting starts at 1:00pm. Cost for the Public Tasting is $5.00. The event wraps up at 5:00pm. The Proceeds from this CASI sanctioned cook-off will benefit Hills and Dales, a local human services organization that provides care for youth with severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. For more information contact the Dubuque Jaycees at tristates.chilicookoff@gmail.com, visit our website at dubuquejaycees.org/chili or visit our Facebook page Tri-State’s Largest Chili Cook-Off.

CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International), a 501(c)(3), is the world’s largest organization of chili enthusiasts, whose mission is to promote chili and raise money for charity. Visit casichili.net for more information.

The Dubuque Jaycees are a local chapter of Junior Chamber International, a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs with 200,000 active members and millions of alumni, whose mission is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change in our community and beyond. Visit dubuquejaycees.org for more information.