Living North Phoenix 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

Sponsored by Rapid Rooter Plumbing and Air

The Living North Phoenix Chili Cook-Off is a free, family-friendly community event happening Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1–3 PM at Lake Pleasant Brewing in North Phoenix. No registration is needed to attend and sample chili — just show up hungry. Want to compete? Chili entrants must register in advance. Everyone is welcome.

Think your chili can hang with the best in North Phoenix? Or maybe you’re much better at eating chili than making it — either way works here.

Join Living North Phoenix for the Chili Cook-Off, a casual community event bringing together neighbors, local businesses, families and some seriously competitive pots of chili. Come hungry, sample the entries, meet some great people and help us decide who deserves North Phoenix chili bragging rights.

 

Event Details

• Event: Living North Phoenix Chili Cook-Off (2nd Annual)
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Time: 1 – 3 PM
• Location: Lake Pleasant Brewing, North Phoenix
• Cost: Free
• Attendance: No registration required
• Chili entry: Advance registration required
• Organizer: Living North Phoenix
• Sponsor: Rapid Rooter Plumbing and Air

 

Looking for Something Fun to Do in North Phoenix?

If you’re looking for things to do in North Phoenix this October, put this one on the calendar. It’s free, it’s family-friendly and the whole point is showing up, and tasting chili.

Between the local businesses, the neighbors and the sheer number of pots on the table, it’s the kind of easygoing North Phoenix community event that beats scrolling your phone on a Saturday afternoon. No tickets, no pressure — just a solid local food event.

 

What to Expect at the North Phoenix Chili Cook-Off

This is a chili cook-off, not a formal competition show. Expect a fun, casual atmosphere where you can make your way around the event, and sample the different chili entries

Some cooks will be competing for the title. Others may simply be defending their reputation. Either way, you get to eat chili. We consider that a pretty good afternoon.

 

Want to Enter the Chili Cook-Off?

Think your chili has what it takes? We’re looking for North Phoenix residents, businesses and community members who want to put their recipe to the test.

Enter the Chili Cook-Off here

1. Who can enter: local residents, businesses and community members — no sponsorship or membership needed
2. Registration: required in advance to compete (not required just to attend and sample)
3. What to bring: your best recipe, your secret ingredient and whatever confidence you have left once everyone starts judging it

 

Who Should Attend?

Pretty much anyone who enjoys chili, community and meeting people around North Phoenix. That includes:

• North Phoenix residents
• Families
• Local business owners
• Entrepreneurs and professionals
• Food lovers
• Chili enthusiasts
• People who insist their chili recipe is better than everyone else’s
• Anyone looking for something fun and local to do

You don’t need to be a Living North Phoenix sponsor, advertiser or business owner to attend. Everyone is welcome.

 

Why Living North Phoenix Hosts Community Events

Living North Phoenix exists to connect people, businesses and the community. Sometimes that means sharing local news, recommending a great restaurant or helping someone find a local business. Sometimes it means getting everyone together over a bunch of chili.

Events like the Chili Cook-Off give people another reason to meet their neighbors, discover local businesses and feel a little more connected to the community we all share.

 

Before You Go

• Come hungry
• Bring friends, family or neighbors
• Support the businesses and organizations helping make the event possible
• If you’re competing, bring your A-game
• Having seconds is completely acceptable

 

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Frequently Asked Questions About 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off

Is the North Phoenix Chili Cook-Off free?
Yes. There’s no cost to attend.

Do I need to register to attend?
No. Registration is only required if you want to enter chili into the competition.

How do I enter the chili cook-off?
Register in advance through the entry link.

Who can compete?
Anyone who makes good chili. You don’t need to be a Living North Phoenix sponsor or member.

Do I have to enter chili to attend?
No. You can compee, taste, or simply come hang out.

Is the event family-friendly?
100% yes.

Where is the North Phoenix Chili Cook-Off?
Lake Pleasant Brewing in North Phoenix.

When is the chili cook-off?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1–3 PM.

Do I need to be a Living North Phoenix sponsor or member?
No. Everyone is welcome.