Ironworks Plaza to host 27th Annual Michiana Chili Cook-Off

South Bend ACF Chefs & Cooks Association

MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The 27th American Culinary Federation South Bend Chefs and Cooks Association Michiana Chili Cook-Off is set to take place Sunday, Oct. 26 at Ironworks Plaza in Mishawaka from noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

Several local restaurants and organizations will be in attendance with sample-sized portions of their own chili to compete for the coveted 2025 Michiana Chili Cook-Off Traveling Trophy.

Celebrity Judge and People's Choice voting results will be announced at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are $10 per adult which includes all you can eat plus one voting ticket, and $5 for children under 10.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the ACF Local Chapter.

In addition to all you can eat chili samples, there will be live music performed by The Jetta Cruse Band.

Not a fan of chili? There will also be a caramel apple and hot cider booth along with a Biergarten hosted by Sun King Brewery

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