Blount County K-9 Chili Cookoff

03/19/2026

🐾 WOW — what an incredible year! 🐾

Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, sponsored, volunteered, and made this year’s event such a huge success. Because of YOU, we raised over $18,000 for the Blount County K9 Association!

These funds will go directly toward caring for our retired K9 heroes and providing essential equipment for the hardworking dogs still in service. 💙🐕‍🦺

We are so grateful for this amazing community and the continued support of our mission.

📅 Mark your calendars:
We’ll see you next year on January 17, 2027!

03/16/2026

🐾 Join Us for a Special Check Presentation! 🌶️🐕 🍻
We’re excited to celebrate the success of the Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off with a check presentation for the funds raised to support the Blount County K9 Association.
📍 Tri-Hop Brewery
📅 Wednesday, March 18
⏰ 7:00 PM
Come out and help us recognize the incredible support from our community, sponsors, and everyone who helped make the event such a success.
We hope to see you there! 🐶💙

02/25/2026

🌶️🐾 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾🌶️

Mark your calendars now — the Blount County K9 Chili Cookoff is coming back on January 17, 2027!

If this year was any indication, next year is going to be even bigger, better, and hotter! 🔥 Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing a recap video from this year’s incredible event so you can relive all the fun.

A HUGE thank you to ModifiCreative for capturing the energy and heart of the day through amazing videography. 🎥

And thank you to every sponsor, chili team, volunteer, and attendee who showed up and made this year such a tremendous success. We truly couldn’t do it without this community’s support for the Blount County K9 Association.

💙 Join us for our official check presentation at TriHop Brewery on March 18, 2026 as we celebrate what YOU helped make possible!

Mark your calendars — January 17, 2027! 🌶️🐕‍🦺

01/21/2026

01/20/2026

🐾 Thank You, Pet Supplies Plus, Maryville! 🐾
THANK YOU Pet Supplies Plus for being our Top Dog Sponsor for the K9 Chili Cook Off! We are so grateful for your incredible support of our K9s and this event.
Not only did they step up as our Top Dog Sponsor, but they also set up a table at the event and handed out awesome goody bags to attendees—spreading smiles to both two-legged and four-legged friends!
We truly appreciate your generosity and continued support of the K9 community. 🐶❤️il

01/19/2026

🌶️🐾 Professional Division Winner – Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off! 🐾🌶️
We are proud to announce the Professional Division Champion of the Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off!

🥇 First Place: Josh Kennedy with Pistol Creek Catering!

Congratulations to Pistol Creek Catering for taking the top spot and impressing everyone with their incredible chili! 👏🔥

A huge thank you to all of our professional contenders for participating and absolutely wowing the crowd with your delicious creations. Your talent and support helped make this event a huge success.

We truly appreciate you and hope to see you all back again next year for another amazing Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off! 🌶️🐕

01/19/2026

🌶️🐾 Amateur Division Winners – Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off! 🐾🌶️
We are excited to announce the winners of the Amateur Division at this year’s Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off! Congratulations to these talented chili makers:
🥇 1st Place: Isaiah & Grace Bourg
🥈 2nd Place: Stephen Gaylon
🥉 3rd Place: Luc & Ashley Hardyn
A huge thank you to all of our amazing contenders who participated and helped make this event such a fun and successful day. Your hard work, creativity, and delicious chili truly made this cook off special!
We appreciate each and every one of you and hope to see you all back next year for another great Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off! 🌶️🐕🎉nf

01/17/2026

We’re setting up and getting everything ready for the Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off tomorrow — Sunday, January 18! 🌶️🐾
The chili is heating up, the weather is perfect, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone out for a fun day supporting our amazing K9s. Come hungry, bring your friends, and join us for great food, great company, and a great cause.
We hope to see you there! ❤️🐕

01/16/2026

❄️🌶️ Chilly weather calls for hot chili! 🌶️❄️
This Sunday is shaping up to be the perfect day for a chili cook-off — crisp, chilly air and plenty of warm, delicious chili to keep you cozy! 🔥🍲
Bundle up, bring your appetite, and come out to support an amazing cause at the Blount County K9 Chili Cook Off. Nothing beats good food, good company, and helping our K9 heroes on a cool winter day. 🐾❤️
We can’t wait to see you there!
📸 credit: Amanda Dipple Photography

01/15/2026

🏡✨ A huge THANK YOU to Coal Creek Rentals for donating 3 nights at one of their four Airbnb properties located in Rocky Top or Oliver Springs to the Chili Cook Off!

This incredible getaway is a perfect chance to relax and explore East Tennessee and Windrock Park while supporting a great cause. Be sure to check it out and place your bid!

We truly appreciate your generosity and support. 🐾🌶️