Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off Set For Oct. 18, 2026
The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. at Flock Food Truck Park & Bar, with 11 teams competing and tickets available at the door.
ALTON - Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, to be held on Sunday, October 18th from Noon until 3:00 p.m. at Flock Food Truck Park & Bar, located at 210 Ridge St. in Alton, Illinois.
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The Chili Cook-Off is a great civic event that encourages local chefs, both amateur and professional, to match their favorite recipe with others in similar categories. Organizers look forward to greeting returning teams and welcoming new participants to this fiery competition. Tickets are $10.00 for adults or $5.00 for kids 10 & under, and will be available at the door. Beverages will be available for purchase, and you’ll enjoy live acoustic folk-rock music from Psychedelic Symphony.
There are 11 teams registered this year; and judges will award $100 prizes to winners in 4 categories:
RESTAURANTS – Hops House at Argosy Casino Alton and Bossanova Restaurant INDIVIDUALS – Dustin Isenhart, Cassie Tarter, Jere Price, and Spoon Fools Chili
ORGANIZATIONS – Jacoby Arts Center, Alton Athletic Association, Alton Township Democrats, and Wood River Business Alliance
BUSINESSES - Toddle Towne Learning Centers
Attendees will vote for their favorite recipe, and the team chosen as “People’s Choice” will receive the coveted silver ladle plaque and bragging rights. There will also be a $100 prize for the best-decorated booth, so check out the fun themed tables while you enjoy the great chili.
Alton Main Street would like to thank the following sponsors who have made this event possible:
City of Alton, Renewal by Anderson, 1st Mid-America Credit Union, BJC Alton Memorial Hospital, Citizens Equity First Credit Union (CEFCU), Chiro One Wellness Centers, AltonWorks, Simmons Hanly Conroy, Fairmount Park Casino and Racing, Argosy Casino, Big Z Media, The Telegraph, and Riverbender.com.
Funds raised will support Alton Main Street’s ongoing efforts to beautify and promote Downtown Alton. For more details, visit the Events page of www.DowntownAlton.com.
Alton Main Street – engaging our community in the continued renewal of our historic downtown district and Mississippi River heritage by cultivating an attractive center of economic and social activity.
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