A group of metro-east volunteers known as Truman’s 309 won first place in the non-restaurant/caterer division of Belleville’s Chili Cook-Off contest for the fifth year in a row. Formerly known as ...

The grills have cooled, and the judges have spoken after three days of barbecue, music, and celebration at the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, one of the signature kickoff events for the ...

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo begins only after the smoke has cleared, because it starts with fire — hundreds of fires. The 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, the smoky kickoff to ...

While chili and entertainment may headline Hanover's annual chili cook off, a new competition and attraction was a hit among attendees at this year's event. For the first time, the cook off featured a ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — When you think of football in the fall, one of the most coveted tailgate foods has to be chili. Before fans flock to Doyt Perry Stadium on Saturday for the 90th edition of the Battle of ...

What begins as a barbecue contest transforms into a maze of bars, dance floors and donors fueling rodeo season. Here's a look inside.

The Rhinecliff Volunteer Fire Co. & Rescue Squad’s 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Pie Contest took place Saturday, Sept. 6, at Firemen’s Field. The Cornhole Tournament began with eight teams. The ...

All Jacked Up was named Grand Champion Overall at the 52nd Annual World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, with Hardin County ...

The 2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest wrapped up Saturday night, capping three days of food and fun at NRG.

New this year, the fire and ice chili cook-off, where departments fired up their best recipes to compete. A fireman's axe as a trophy, given to the winning department of the ice carving contest. It's ...

Nearly 40 pots of chili filled the Ithaca Commons Saturday as the city’s annual Chili Cook-Off returned, according to WENY. Local businesses and community groups served samples throughout the day ...

Houston’s World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest returns Feb. 26–28 with live music, carnival fun, and public venues across ...