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Southern Chili
Cooks Association (SCCA)

EXCITING CHILI COOK OFFS FROM GEORGIA TO TEXAS

The Southern Chili Cooks Association organizes thrilling chili cook offs at food festivals and events across the South. Teams compete with signature recipes while attendees sample flavorful chilis and vote for their favorites in a fun, community showdown. Join the heat and discover the South’s best chili!

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Upcoming Chili Cook Offs

The Battle For Southern Chili Supremacy 2.0

The Battle For Southern Chili Supremacy 2.0

Multi State Car Show & Chili Cook Off 2.0 Begins September 19th, 2026 • 11AM - 3PM at The American Legion Lounge, Post 42, Cartersville, GA
BIG POT & CROCKPOT DIVISIONS

Location

The American Legion Lounge, Post 42

525 M.L.K. Jr Dr, Cartersville, GA 30120, USA

Date Time

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM

2026 Iron Mountain Yacht Club Chili Cookout

2026 Iron Mountain Yacht Club Chili Cookout

Ahoy, Iron Mountain Yacht Club sailors and hearty food lovers! As the crisp autumn air starts to settle over the water and the sailing season winds down into cozy evenings, it’s time for one of our most beloved club traditions: the annual Chili Cook-Off!

Location

Iron Mountain Yacht Club

134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR 71923, USA

Date Time

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

About The SCCA

The Southern Chili Cooks Association (SCCA) brings together chili enthusiasts, competitive cooks, and food lovers from Georgia to Texas. Our sanctioned chili cook offs celebrate bold Southern flavors at vibrant food festivals and community events. Whether you're a seasoned cooking team or a hungry attendee ready to taste and vote, SCCA events deliver fun, flavor, and friendly competition.

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Experience A Southern Chili Cook Off

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For Cook Off Hosts

  • Register to Host

  • Enter Your Cook Off Events

  • Create Photo Galleries

  • Add News & Articles

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For Chili Cooks

  • Register For A Cook Off

  • Compete with your signature recipe

  • Win Prizes & Glory

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Why Join The Heat

Signature recipes from across the South

Family-friendly food festival atmosphere

Multi-state competition from Georgia to Texas

Exciting People’s Choice voting Great food, music, and community vibes

Past SCCA Highlights

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taste the best southern chili?

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