Chili Cook Off by Denham Springs Main Street

09/28/2026

I’m about to complain about Livingston Parish for a second.

And yes, somebody is probably going to get mad at me. 😂

I constantly hear people say, “There’s nothing to do around here.”

Y’ALL.

We put on the events. We shut down the streets. We find the vendors. We book the entertainment. We beg people to enter competitions. We make things affordable. We find community partners. We spend MONTHS planning them.

And then y’all stay home and say there’s nothing to do. 😭

So I’m calling your bluff.

Saturday, October 10, we’re shutting down Mattie Street in Downtown Denham Springs for the Chili Cook-Off. And this year, we’ve partnered with the Denham Springs Fire Department and the Red Cross to have Touch-A-Truck going on right alongside it.

There will be chili. A LOT of chili. We’ll have local vendors set up, live entertainment, fire trucks and other vehicles for the kids to check out, and plenty of people fighting for the very serious and prestigious honor of saying their chili is better than everybody else’s.

Basically, we planned you something to do. 😂

And before somebody says, “Well I don’t like chili.”

Fine. Come walk around.

Don’t like crowds? Come early.

Don’t know anybody? You will by the time you leave.

Think your chili is better than everybody else’s? PROVE IT. We still need teams.

Own a business? Get a vendor spot.

Just want to eat? Perfect. Honestly, you have the easiest job here.

But I better not see anybody on Facebook October 11 saying, “I wish we had more stuff like this around here.”

WE DID. YOU WERE INVITED. 😂

Local events only keep happening when local people show up.

So this is me personally challenging Livingston Parish: get off the couch, bring your family, bring your friends, come eat some chili, climb on some fire trucks, shop with local businesses, and spend a Saturday afternoon with your community.

October 10. 11 AM to 2 PM. Downtown Denham Springs.

There. That’s my rant.

Now share it so I can offend the rest of the parish. 🌶️😂

09/24/2026

Lizzie is busy but apparently marketing still has to be done 🙄

so here’s your reminder to sign up for the Chili Cook-Off on 10/10 🌶️

I did my best with the pot.

📍115 Mattie St, 11-2, October 10th

09/17/2026

We’re doing things a little differently this year, and we’re pretty excited about it! 🌶️

This year, our Chili Cook-Off is teaming up with the Denham Springs Fire Department and the Red Cross to bring a Touch-A-Truck event to Mattie Street alongside all the chili, vendors and fun!

What does that mean? This year’s event is going to be even MORE family friendly. Bring the kids, check out the trucks, taste some chili and spend the afternoon with us downtown!

Kids wristbands are just $5 for ages 10 and under.

BUT, with everything we’re adding this year, space is limited. We are only accepting 46 TOTAL entries between chili cooking teams and vendors.

Once those spots are gone, they’re gone, so if you’ve been thinking about signing up your business, becoming a vendor or putting together a chili team, I wouldn’t wait!

Sign-up link will be in the comments! 🌶️

09/06/2026

The Denham Springs Main Street Chili Cook-Off is back October 10, and we’re gearing up for an even bigger day this year!

Come hungry and spend the afternoon with us for chili, live music, local vendors, and plenty of community fun. This year, we’re also partnering with the Denham Springs Fire Department and the American Red Cross for a Touch-A-Truck event right alongside the cook-off!

Think your chili has what it takes? 👀 Team registration is only $25, so grab your crew, your favorite recipe, and come compete!

Just coming to eat? Even better. Tasting tickets are only $10! 🌶️

We’re also still looking for local businesses who would like to sponsor this year’s event. Sponsorships help us keep events like this affordable, fun, and right here in the heart of Denham Springs. If you know a business that loves supporting our community, tag them below!

📍 115 Mattie Street, Denham Springs
📅 October 10
⏰ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come cook, come eat, or just come hang out with us on Mattie Street! 🌶️❤️

09/01/2026

Things are getting hot on Mattie Street! 🌶️

Our annual Chili Cook-Off is coming up October 10 from 11-2, and this year we’re excited to be partnering with the Red Cross and Denham Springs Fire Department to add a Touch-A-Truck event to the day!

With everything we’re adding this year, we could really use a little help from our local businesses. We are looking for sponsors! If your business would like to help us put on a fun, affordable event for the community, we would be so grateful to have you involved.

And y’all know somebody who knows somebody, so tag your business owner friends who might want to help us out!

Tasting tickets are only $10, and if you think your chili has what it takes, team sign-ups are only $25!

October 10 | 11-2 | Mattie Street 🌶️

Message us if you’d like to sponsor or sign up a team!

07/17/2026

The wait is over… 🌶️

Registration for the 2026 Hot & Spicy Chili Cook-Off is officially OPEN!

Everything is in one place this year. Whether you’re entering a chili team, signing up for the 5K & Fun Run, becoming a sponsor, applying as a vendor, or just looking for event details, you’ll find it all at the same link.

We can’t wait to bring everyone back to Downtown Denham Springs on Saturday, October 10, 2026 for another day of incredible chili, live music, shopping, and community fun.

Businesses interested in sponsoring should remember the September 20 recognition deadline.

Grab your spot now, and we’ll see you in October! 🌶️🏆🔥

https://bontempstix.com/events/hot-spicy-chili-cook-off-2026-10-10-2026

06/13/2026

Hey guys! Have yall seen this? Help a fellow good cause out! They raise money for local high school sports teams! Lizzie sure is entering a team. August 1st.

🚨 REMINDER: REGISTER TODAY! 🚨

To register your team, email:
📩 [email protected]

🔥 1st Annual Sports Talk 225 Cares – Battle for the Paddle 225 🔥

📅 Saturday, August 1st
📍 Denham Springs Antique Village

Join us for a great day of food, fellowship, competition, and giving back as we work together to help fight student hunger across the 225.

🏆 Competition Categories

🥩 Category 1: Chicken, Beef, Pork, or Seafood

🦌 Category 2: Wild Game

💰 Entry Fees

• Single Category Entry: $100

• Dual Entry (Two Categories): $175

🛍️ Vendor Fee: $50

💵 Registration Payment
Venmo: -Puffer

📧 Registration & Vendor Information

Email:
📩 [email protected]

Vendor & Sponsor Questions:
📩 [email protected]

Every dollar raised helps support local student-athletes and efforts to combat student hunger throughout our communities.

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

Let’s fill Downtown Denham Springs with great food, great people, and a great cause!