The Chincoteague Island Chili-Chowder Cookoff

The Chincoteague Island Chili-Chowder Cookoff – September 28th, 2013

There are a lot of beloved events on Chincoteague Island throughout the year but one of our favorites is the Chincoteague Island Chili-Chowder Cookoff.

Hosted by The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, the 14th annual return of the Chincoteague Island Chili-Chowder Cookoff will bring amateur and professional chefs from all over, all of them just itching to compete and share their delicious, sometimes secret, culinary concoctions, be they chili or be they chowder.

But it’s not all chili and chowder. Gourmands prepare yourselves: other yummy goodies will also be part of the event, including hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice-cream for those not as enthusiastic about the cookoff’s main focus.

Little Miss Chili Pepper & Mr. Hot Stuff of 2012

Little Miss Chili Pepper & Mr. Hot Stuff of 2012


Scheduled attractions also include a live band, a homespun arts and crafts show, and fun activities for all ages. You especially wont want to miss the annual and always adorable Little Miss Chili Pepper & Mr. Hot Stuff competition. Drawn from the area, the participating children, aged 4 to 7, will answer questions and display a talent, if any, onstage. The competition is terribly cute and a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Chincoteague Lodging

Chili and chowder prepared for your tasting pleasure by the Chincoteague Bay could only be made better by a stay at Miss Molly’s Inn. Let our hospitality mingle with that of the rest of the island’s during your visit to The Chincoteague Island Chili-Chowder Cookoff!

The Chincoteague Island Chili-Chowder Cookoff

September 28, 2013 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
Carnival Grounds
3648 Main St.

Little Miss Chili Pepper and Lil Mr. Hot Stuff Pageant
takes place just before the start of the Chili/Chowder cook off at 11:00am.
Kids ages 4-7 are invited to participate – contact Ruthann Mason at 757-894-0887.

For more information, visit Chincoteague.com/cvfc3