Topeka
Chili Feed
Official Competition Registration Form

Final vote counts: 2025 Vote Counts

Remaining slots: 5 / 15 | Waitlist: 0 | Entries CLOSED

If we’re full, your submission is added to the waitlist automatically.

✈️ Post 8 Chili Cook-Off Rules

👨‍🍳 Contestant Pre-Flight Checklist

Fuel Load: Bring at least 5 quarts of your finest chili.
Ground Equipment: Serve it in your own slow cooker—no open-flame or jet-engine burners allowed.
Operating Temperature: Maintain 145°F+ at all times (165°F for reheats). We want hot chili, not a cold-weather delay!
Flight Manifest: List all allergens, heat level, and vegan/vegetarian status when you register or before you taxi into the event.
Ground Support: Table space, serving spoons, bowls, toppings, and sides will be provided—no need to bring your own ground crew.
Arrival Window: Wheels-down by 10:15 AM (no later than 10:30 AM or you’ll miss your slot on the chili runway).

🏆 Awards and Scoring

Placements: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Positions (+ bragging rights until next year).
Voting: Determined by popular vote—yes, votes can be purchased, so bring your family, friends, and anyone with loose change. 💵💸
Prizes: Currently in the hangar undergoing final assembly—we promise they’ll be plane-awesome when finalized!

Runway Closed: Chili Landings Suspended

Our flight deck is at capacity and we have closed the runway to new chili entries.
But don't taxi away! There's still plenty of potentially delicious air traffic to enjoy!

Come Enjoy the Chili Feed

When: November 15, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (or until we run out of fuel).
Where: Post 8's Hangar Hideout (Follow the aroma to Gate "Yum." (Find map on www.post8.org or in our social media channels)
Mission: Sample, vote, and help our Aviation Explorers soar with your support.

Bring your crew, nominate with your voting tickets, and help your favorite chili climb to cruising altitude. Extra votes available (consider it an authorized afterburner for your favorites!). 🔥

Event Details Questions? Contact Chili Ground Crew

Thanks for your interest and support. See you on November 15. Until then, keep your spoons upright and your taste buds cleared for takeoff. 🛫🌶️